Christian Eigner - Managing Director

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany .

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Managing Director at Eigner Elektro .

Q: What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Eigner Elektro , ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH , and ALTEN GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Aerospace and Defense , and Manufacturing . Christian also has some experience in Information Technology , Biotechnology , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Project Management . Christian also has some experience in Operations , Procurement , and Production .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Aerospace and Defense , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Procurement .

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Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

Managing Director

Eigner Elektro

Leading the company
Strategic planning and business development
Overseeing operational processes

Jan 2023 - Jul 2025

2 years 7 months

Project Associate

ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH

Independently handling and coordinating electrical/electronic tasks for custom configurations on MAN military vehicles
Collaborating with departments, external partners, and clients to ensure smooth project workflows
Organizing and facilitating regular meetings, creating agendas, and maintaining LOP lists
Identifying and solving technical issues during development, conducting targeted developer workshops
Supporting troubleshooting of complex onboard electronic systems and managing MAN and customer tickets via Gira
Reviewing, validating, and approving development and test results in electrical/electronic systems
Presenting new electrical/electronic topics at the EE steering committee and developing concepts for software and hardware adjustments
Documenting changes to all BMW vehicle components in ongoing production, analyzing changes, and translating documents
Creating and structuring bills of materials and designing necessary vehicle parts lists
Cross-functional management and oversight of technical project tasks as a Project Device Engineer at ANNAX GmbH
Reporting, scheduling, and ensuring progress according to phase plans

Oct 2016 - Dec 2022

6 years 3 months

Project Associate

ALTEN GmbH

Hardware project management and control for component proposals (curtain airbag protection) at BMW AG
Coordinating and managing interfaces between users, purchasing, and specialist departments
Working at Veoneer on prototype vehicles for autonomous driving
Designer for IBIS hardware at Daimler/EvoBus GmbH: reviewing, requesting, and documenting requirements for supplier part certificates
Senior Engineering Consultant/Resident Engineer at Aptiv Deutschland GmbH: diagnosing and coordinating the BMW xPAD ADAS control unit, conducting major fault simulations and repairs on test benches
Electrical/electronic design planner for MAN city buses: coordinating functions of the IBIS onboard information system and exchanging information with the operations control center

Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

10 months

Operations Manager

Eigner & Pelz GmbH

Planning and coordinating electrical systems for customer orders
Managing and coordinating staff
PLC programming (S7, QNX)

Sep 2012 - Dec 2015

3 years 4 months

Process/Analysis Engineer

Alpine Electronics (Europe) GmbH

Quality assurance analysis (electrical lab) for the BMW Business NBT product
Serving as interface for software issues with Harman Becker
Developing BMW testbench concepts and adapters for NBT, UKL, Champ2
Performing vehicle analysis and replicating sporadic faults, including test drives
Developing specialized tests for fault symptom analysis
Reconfiguring and advancing infotainment control unit test benches
Developing and coordinating remanufacturing processes for BMW and Daimler control units
Reporting, meetings, and teleconferences

Mar 2009 - Aug 2012

3 years 6 months

Release Technician

Mpx Entwicklung GmbH

Perform new, series and change releases in coordination with specialist departments
Review vehicle descriptions and project addenda based on bills of materials
Attend module meetings and incorporate the results
Support body scope for series production at Rolls-Royce
Release series and spare parts

Jun 2002 - Aug 2008

6 years 3 months

Release Specialist, Vehicle Analysis, Resident Engineer

Service Provider

Interface between BMW development and production for electrical and mechanical vehicle components
Test driver for stage I software testing
Resident Engineer for Harman Becker at Audi

Aug 2001 - May 2002

10 months

Service Engineer

BioTek Instruments GmbH

Field service for microplate readers and washers as well as liquid handling systems
Repair of devices and systems
Installation and instruction in the operation of devices and software
Maintenance and testing of complete systems including certification

Jan 2001 - Jun 2001

6 months

Service Engineer

Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbH

Service work on plasma etch systems from manufacturers LAM and TEL
Repair and maintenance of semiconductor production equipment
Training of service technicians for maintenance of semiconductor production equipment

Nov 1999 - Dec 2000

1 year 2 months

Data Mining Manager

Vivendo Internet AG

Research online shopping portals, data maintenance and market monitoring
Design, planning, implementation and control of data integration processes

Jul 1999 - Oct 1999

4 months

Software Tester

Prüftechnik AG

Creating a test concept for database and measurement data analysis software for machine condition monitoring
Function testing of the software based on test specifications
Documenting and managing software errors in a network database (Dev Track)

Sep 1995 - Jun 1999

3 years 10 months

Electronics/Electrical Technician

DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG

Integration of electrical and mechanical components into radio data equipment cabins (Shelter)
Complete assembly and alignment work on equipment racks
Installation of basic equipment according to drawings, parts list, and manufacturing plan
Complete wiring of the cabins

Sep 1995 - Jun 1999

3 years 10 months

Production Electrician, Test Field Technician

Siemens AG

Production of communication cabins and testing of radar and armor equipment in the military systems sector
Functional testing and electrical engineering in production

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Information Technology, and Construction.

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Manufacturing

Biotechnology

Information Technology

Construction

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations, Procurement, and Production.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Procurement

Production

Skills

Core Competencies

Over 30 Years Of Professional Experience
Resident Engineer
Quality Assurance
Project Management And Coordination
Areas Of Expertise: E.g., Ecu Development, Software Testing, Bmw Test Drives, Release Engineering, Infotainment

Knowledge

Communication / Bus Systems: Can, Ethernet, Ethernet Ip, Most, Lin
Operating Systems: Ms Windows
Simulation / Testing: Canoe, Labview
Erp / Sap / Data Management: Pdm / Plm, Sap Erp Central Component (Ecc)
Programming Languages: Xml
Software Development Tools: Obd Odx, Mentorgraphics
Hardware: Microcontrollers, Dsps, Fpgas
Project Management: Jira
Hardware Development Tools: Eagle
3d Cad: Catia V5
Automotive E/e: Electrical/electronic Systems, Wiring Harness / Cable Loom Design, Instrument Cluster / Human Machine Interface (Hmi)
Special Experience: Project Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1995 - Jul 1998

Staatliche Elektrotechnikerschule/Städtische Fachschule München

State-certified Electrical Technician, focus: Communication Technology · Electrical / Communications Engineering · Munich, Germany

Sep 1991 - Feb 1995

Siemens AG

Energy Electronics Technician (IHK) · Plant Engineering · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

State-certified Electrical Technician

Staatliche Elektrotechnikerschule/Städtische Fachschule München

Energy Electronics Technician (IHK)

IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Automotive 21.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Project Associate, Operations Manager

Main industries Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Neufahrn bei Freising, 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 30 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. 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: Managing Director, Project Associate, Operations Manager.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Managing Director at Eigner Elektro.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Eigner Elektro, ALTEN Consulting Services GmbH, and ALTEN GmbH.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Manufacturing. Christian also has some experience in Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Construction.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management. Christian also has some experience in Operations, Procurement, and Production.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Construction.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Procurement.

What is Christian's education?

Christian attended Staatliche Elektrotechnikerschule/Städtische Fachschule München for Electrical / Communications Engineering.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 2 certificates. These include: State-certified Electrical Technician and Energy Electronics Technician (IHK).

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

Christian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.