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Christian Höing

Self-Employed

Christian Höing
Wuppertal, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Aug 2025
9 months
Erdweg, Germany

Self-Employed

Minebea AccessSolutions Germany GmbH

  • Set up & develop a HIL system based on the Vector VT System
  • Create & execute system test cases with vTESTstudio
  • Lead 3 team members (automated tests from requirements)
  • Plan & execute software tests including documentation & deviation management
  • Participate in internal & external reviews to check testability
Jan 2024 - Sep 2024
9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Self-Employed

Rheinmetall Technology Center GmbH

  • Create & execute system tests with Vector VT System / vTESTstudio
  • Derive test cases from requirements, including test data definition
  • Requirements management & system design of the control/feedback loop
  • Create stakeholder requirements from legal texts (ECE/StVO)
  • Documentation & participation in review meetings
Dec 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years 1 month
Ehringshausen, Germany

Self-Employed

Küster Automotive GmbH

  • Create & execute system tests (vTESTstudio, Vector VT System)
  • Analyze & derive test cases from Polarion requirements
  • Document & hand over test results to developers
  • Conduct retests & track issues
Jan 2020 - Nov 2021
1 year 11 months
Herzogenaurach, Germany

Self-Employed

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

  • Manage & expand the HIL test environment (dSPACE ControlDesk/Simulink)
  • Automate test cases (AutomationDesk, Python)
  • Create test specifications from system requirements
  • Perform HIL tests & release tests up to production readiness
  • Work in cross-functional teams between system test & development
Feb 2009 - Dec 2019
10 years 11 months
Koblenz, Germany

Self-Employed

ZF Active Safety / TRW Automotive

  • Lead the HIL test team (up to 7 team members)
  • Set up & maintain HIL workstations for product development
  • Define & implement test methods (durability, safety)
  • Plan & execute release tests
  • Automated test procedures (functional & safety-oriented)
  • Documentation, analysis & release reports for customers & internal reviews
Apr 2005 - Jan 2009
3 years 10 months
Koblenz, Germany

TRW Koblenz

  • Setup and maintenance of HIL test environments
  • Performing functional and safety-related tests
  • Documentation and reporting in coordination with development
Nov 2003 - Mar 2005
1 year 5 months

Project Engineer EPB (electromechanical parking brake)

Yacht Düsseldorf GmbH / TRW Koblenz

  • Performing software tests (HIL & vehicle tests)
  • Scheduling and organizing test rigs
  • Developing and adapting test procedures
  • Documentation and communication with developers

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (21.5 years) and Manufacturing (2.5 years).

Automotive
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (21.5 years), Product Development (15.5 years), and Project Management (1.5 years).

Quality Assurance
Product Development
Project Management

Skills

  • Automotive Spice
  • Iso 26262 (Project Experience Asil B/d)
  • Matlab / Simulink
  • Dspace Controldesk
  • Automationdesk
  • Vector Flexray
  • Vector Canoe
  • Vector Vteststudio
  • Testing & Simulating In Electronics Development
  • Vector Canape
  • Dspace Controldesk
  • Matlab
  • Simulink
  • Polarion
  • Doors
  • Codebeamer
  • Ptc Windchill
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1997 - Jun 2003

Bergische University – University of Wuppertal

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Automation Technology · Electrical Engineering · Wuppertal, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1997

Comprehensive School Wuppertal – Vohwinkel

General University Entrance Qualification · Wuppertal, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Automotive SPICE

ISO 26262

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Wuppertal, Germany.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-Employed, Project Engineer EPB (electromechanical parking brake).

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Self-Employed at Minebea AccessSolutions Germany GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Minebea AccessSolutions Germany GmbH, Rheinmetall Technology Center GmbH, Küster Automotive GmbH, and Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Project Management.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) and Product Development.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Electrical Engineering from Bergische University – University of Wuppertal.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 2 certificates. These include: Automotive SPICE and ISO 26262.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available for suitable projects.

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