Holger Kienlin

About Holger Kienlin

With over 26 years of experience in electrical and application engineering, I currently serve as a Senior Application Engineer at E.G.O. Group, where I lead the development and integration of control systems for global appliance manufacturers. My work focuses on innovation, cross-functional leadership, and product lifecycle management from concept through launch.I thrive at the intersection of engineering precision and entrepreneurial agility, always aiming to deliver high-quality solutions—whether in industrial systems or online marketplaces.

Experience

1. Senior Electronics & Field Applications Engineer

   E.G.O.-Group

   Sep 2008 — Present · Newnan, GA, US

   Serve as the lead for field applications engineering in the development and integration of electronic control systems for induction cooktops and ranges, supporting both North American and European OEM customers. Act as a technical liaison between global clients and internal design teams, ensuring that control solutions meet performance, compliance, and cost targets.• Drive the application and customization of control systems from initial concept through production launch.• Collaborate with R&D, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams to align designs with market requirements.• Provide hands-on technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including troubleshooting, validation, and optimization.• Participate in and lead design reviews to address and resolve complex engineering and programmatic issues.• Develop and maintain key documentation such as PPAP, DFMEA, and robust design records.• Recognized for cross-cultural collaboration, effective communication, and delivering reliable solutions in high-stakes production environments.

Education

• Vocational School for Electrical Engineering

  State-Certified Engineer, Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering

  1994 — 1996

• University of Applied Sciences, Furtwangen

  Computer Science in Engineering

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Program Management
• Vde
• German
• Engineering Management
• Pcb Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Milestones
• Ul
• Zuken
• Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving
• Testing
• Electrical Engineering
• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Product Management
• Spc
• R&D
• Sap R/3
• Product Design
• Six Sigma
• Embedded Software
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Product Development
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Embedded Systems
• Project Coordination
• Troubleshooting
• Fmea
• Project Planning
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Electricians
• Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Team Building
• Continuous Improvement
• Pspice
• Electronics
• Project Management