Christian Gindorf
About Christian Gindorf
Christian Gindorf is the Business Development Global Group Manager for Automotive Electronics Production Test at NI (National Instruments) in Munich, Germany, with over 20 years of experience in optimizing end-of-line functional test systems.
Current Position at NI (National Instruments)
Christian Gindorf is currently serving as the Business Development Global Group Manager for Automotive Electronics Production Test at NI (National Instruments). Based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, he is responsible for advancing business development strategies that optimize automotive electronics production testing on a global scale. His role focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cost-effective solutions to enhance production outcomes.
Previous Roles at NI (National Instruments)
Christian Gindorf has a long-standing career with NI (National Instruments) spanning over 20 years. His previous roles include Group Manager Business Development for Transportation - EMEA Region from 2018 to 2021, Manager Business Development - Central & Eastern Europe from 2017 to 2018, and Manager Business Development - Germany & Austria from 2015 to 2016. Earlier, he served as Senior Product Manager - Oscilloscopes from 2013 to 2015 in Austin, TX, Manager Systems Engineering from 2008 to 2013, and Business Development Manager Automated Production Test & RF from 2006 to 2008. He began his journey at NI as Systems Engineer Automated Production Test & RF from 2002 to 2006, Project Engineer from 2001 to 2002, and Application Engineer from 1999 to 2001.
Educational Background
Christian Gindorf holds a degree in Engineering Physics (Dipl.Ing FH) from Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. Prior to that, he achieved his Fachhochschulreife from Fachoberschule Technik in 1992. His educational foundation in engineering physics and technical expertise laid the groundwork for his extensive career in the field of electronic systems and production testing.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
Christian Gindorf specializes in reducing testing system costs through the use of commercial off-the-shelf components (COTS). He is proficient in implementing advanced technologies such as parallel testing and user-programmable FPGAs to decrease test times. He possesses extensive knowledge of LabVIEW and TestStand, along with expertise in RF measurements, oscilloscopes, and signal generators. Additionally, he has significant experience in standardizing test systems across multiple production sites to minimize total testing costs.
Career Beginnings and Other Experience
Before joining NI, Christian Gindorf served in the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) for 9 months in Sigmaringen, Germany. He worked as a Software Developer at DESY for 7 months from 1997 to 1998 and completed an internship at the Synchrotron Radiation Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also undertook an apprenticeship as a mechanic at Hebold Apparatebau from 1988 to 1991. These early experiences contributed to the breadth of knowledge and skills he later applied in his roles at NI.