Jaroslav Polacek - Environmental Testing Engineer, NVH

Recommended expert

Starnberg, Germany

Check rate

Experience

May 2025 - Present

1 year 4 months

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Freelance Engineer as Manager Environmental Testing

Rolls-Royce Solutions

Environmental testing, shaker testing up to 100G (Acutronic, LDS, RMS, Vibration Research)
Testing device and temperature (Vötsch VC³7060, Weisstechnik)
Analysis of shaker, temperature and shock tests and documentation of the results

Dec 2020 - Apr 2025

4 years 5 months

Freelance Engineer

Infineon Technologies AG

Development, measurement technology, testing, trials and GIP verification of static parameters (MMCi, Iwatsu, C MP-Agilent, Rth/Zth Textronix) of semiconductor devices in the climate chamber
Consideration of and compliance with specifications and standards in test procedures
Execution of simulation tests and analysis of the results and documentation

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Technical Project Manager

Residence GmbH

Maintenance of electrical and IT systems
Technical and commercial maintenance and conversion coordination
Project management, quality management, logistics, personnel management

Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

1 year 10 months

Liechtenstein

Acoustic Developer for Electromechanical Steering Gearboxes

thyssenkrupp Presta AG

Acoustic development of electromechanical steering gearboxes in passenger cars
Checking the effectiveness of the measures in the vehicle
Execution of measurements and tests on test benches with Head acoustics Artemis and Müller BBM PAK measuring and analysis systems
Development of measures to improve steering gearbox acoustics
Support for production plants with acoustic and vibration-related issues
Preparation of test reports and presentations

Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

2 years 11 months

Technical Managing Director

SEP GmbH

Project coordination of customer projects in the field of mobile communications (Nokia Ulm)
Setup, conversion and site management of LTE test facilities
Acoustic measurement of G5 test facilities and sound insulation optimization
Acquisition of new customers and acceptance of acoustic orders
Coordination, control and support in active customer service

Feb 2013 - Sep 2015

2 years 8 months

Q Specialist Aeroacoustics and NVH Test Manager

BMW AG

Planning of validation scopes for BBG prototype vehicles
Conducting vehicle tests, analyzing faults and reporting them to the reporting line with verification of the fix
Virtual acoustic fault analysis (ViFA-T), static evaluation of CA data
ATG: Static and dynamic evaluation of prototypes and pre-series vehicles, verification of corrective actions
Acoustic measurements on BBG assemblies, analyses using mobile measuring technology (PAK MK II)
Conducting static and dynamic driving acoustic measurements
Processing, interpreting, and assessing measurement results
Support during vehicle launch, vibration comfort measurements, testing and evaluation of vehicles at the Aschheim test track and in the acoustic wind tunnel
Developing measures to achieve interior noise targets for the complete vehicle

Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 11 months

Acoustic Engineer ATG

BMW AG

Analyses using mobile measuring technology (PAK MK II)
Conducting static and dynamic acoustic measurements in the area of aeroacoustics and audio acoustics
Analysis of wind noise
Processing, interpreting, and assessing measurement results
Launch support and series follow-up of vehicles F30 / F31 (CAMS, PQM, IPS-Q)

Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

11 months

Project Coordinator

S.E.P GmbH

Project coordination of customer projects in the fields of mobile communications, acoustic interior optimization, audio acoustics, and acoustic vehicle analyses
Analysis of rattling and squeaking noises

Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

1 year

Acoustic Predevelopment of HVAC Units

Audi AG

Acoustic predevelopment of HVAC units and individual components
Planning and setup of acoustic test benches with adjustable air mass flow
Acoustic analyses of HVAC units and components in the vehicle
Correlation studies between vehicle measurements and test bench setup
Foreign vehicle analysis in the sound measurement room including benchmarking

Jun 2008 - Feb 2009

9 months

Project Coordinator

S.E.P GmbH

Project coordination of customer projects in the fields of mobile communications, acoustic interior optimization, and acoustic foreign vehicle analyses

Oct 2003 - May 2008

4 years 8 months

Acoustics Engineer ATG

BMW AG

Analyses using mobile measurement technology (PAK MK II)
Carrying out static and driving acoustics measurements in aero, powertrain and audio acoustics
Analysis of rattling and squeaking noises
Preparation, interpretation and evaluation of measurement results
Launch support and series tracking of the E90 / E91 vehicles

Jul 1999 - Sep 2003

4 years 3 months

Mobile Communications Test Facility Support

Siemens AG

Planning, commissioning, setup/conversion and site management of pilot test facilities (GSM/LTE/5G)
Customer support (Vodafone etc.)
Test analyses and planning of test capacities

Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

6 months

Test Bench Support Aeroacoustics

BMW AG

Aeroacoustic vehicle analyses in the acoustic wind tunnel
Creation of measurement concepts, data analysis and presentation of the results

Oct 1997 - Dec 1998

1 year 3 months

Acoustics Engineer

BMW AG

Planning, carrying out and evaluating mobile tests with PC-based measurement technology and DAT recorders
Helping to harmonize the test scope
Software: PAK Müller BBM, Anwas, Microsoft Office, Windows NT/95, HP-UNIX

Jul 1997 - Sep 1997

3 months

Project Manager Acoustic Test Benches

BMW AG

Coordination and support of conversion work on acoustic radiator and climate roller test benches
Software: MS Project

Jul 1996 - Jun 1997

1 year

Management of Development Processes in Vehicle Acoustics

BMW AG

Interpretation of measurement results to define targets for acoustics and vibration comfort
Software: ADS-Akustik, Word, Corel Draw

Nov 1995 - Jun 1996

8 months

Acoustics Engineer Wind Noise

BMW AG

Planning and carrying out wind noise investigations on the complete vehicle
Developing measures to improve wind noise characteristics
Mobile measurements with a binaural measurement system (dummy head)
Software: ADS-Akustik

Jul 1995 - Oct 1995

4 months

Commissioning and Preparation of Operating Instructions for Acoustic-Mechanical Test Bench

BMW AG

Analysis and measurements of sound insulation, counterforce, and leak tightness of various sealing systems
Software: HP-Paragon, PC-DIA, AutoSketch, ADS-Akustik

Jan 1993 - Jun 1995

2 years 6 months

Acoustics Developer Vehicle Physics

BMW AG

Test preparation and carrying out acoustic/vibration-related investigations on the complete vehicle and components
Measurements and presentation of body operating vibration patterns, modal analysis on the shaker test bench
Software: Anwas, Amadeus, ADS-Akustik, LMS, Cortex

Jan 1990 - Dec 1992

3 years

Acoustics Engineer Sound Measurement Rooms

BMW AG

Test preparation and carrying out acoustic tests in sound measurement rooms
Software: ADS-Akustik, Anvas

Industry Experience

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

Experienced in Automotive, Telecommunication, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Real Estate.

Automotive

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Project Management, Customer Service, and Sales.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Project Management

Customer Service

Sales

Summary

Projects: acoustics / NVH / overall vehicle acoustics, measurement & field test engineer, testing and trials, ET / measurement technology,

Languages

German

Native

Slovak

Native

Certifications & licenses

Certificate of measurement lab safety training, Campeon

How to use a Shaker

Acutronic

Certificate “How to use a Shaker”

Certificate of cyber and information security training

Certificate of training for electrically qualified persons

Certificate of workplace safety training, Campeon

Certificate of cyber and information security training

Certificate of lab safety training, Campeon

MMCI static semiconductor tester, Thermostreamer, HW/SW training

Cyber and information security training, certificate

Certificate of data protection at Infineon (Data Protection - German)

E-Mobility Days: University of the German Federal Armed Forces Munich

PAK – advanced day, Müller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme

PAK – day and PAK – advanced day, Müller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme

Leipzig, 3-day BMW workshop: acoustics & vibrations T-department.

PAK – day and PAK – advanced day, Müller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme

Certificate of information protection, BMW

Training on operating electrified test vehicles, BMW

Certificate The Aschheim test track, BMW

PAK – day and PAK – advanced day, Müller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme

Functional acoustics and quality of vehicle systems, Munich University of Applied Sciences

First aid training to become a first aider at work

Certificate of basics of fiber optic technology

Certificate of LAN measurement technology

PAK - course V. 5.5, Müller-BBM Vibro-Akustik Systeme

PAK - seminar V. 5.4, Müller-BBM Vibro-Akustik Systeme

BMW class B2 internal driving license. Training: intensive AG.

BMW class B1 internal driving license. Training: advanced.

Software seminar: MS Windows XP Level 3

Seminar: Tektronix K1297-G20

Seminar: The protocols in the GSM system

Siemens Training Institute; BSS Delta training

Siemens Training Institute; UMTS course

Seminar: protocol analysis in GSM with protocol tester K1205

Siemens Training Institute; D900 BSS commissioning specialist course

Seminar: “PAK basic training”, Müller-BBM Vibro-Akustik Systeme

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Automotive 23 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Liechtenstein)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Engineer as Manager Environmental Testing, Freelance Engineer, Technical Project Manager

Main industries Automotive, Telecommunication, Manufacturing

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 37

Profile

Created

September 2025

Last Update

July 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

Jaroslav is based in Starnberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Jaroslav speaks the following languages: German (Native), Slovak (Native).

Jaroslav has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Jaroslav has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Jaroslav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Jaroslav would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Engineer as Manager Environmental Testing, Freelance Engineer, Technical Project Manager.

Jaroslav's most recent position is Freelance Engineer as Manager Environmental Testing at Rolls-Royce Solutions.

In recent years, Jaroslav has worked for Rolls-Royce Solutions and Infineon Technologies AG.

Jaroslav is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Telecommunication, and Manufacturing. Jaroslav also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Real Estate.

Jaroslav is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Jaroslav also has some experience in Project Management, Customer Service, and Sales.

Jaroslav has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense.

Jaroslav has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance and Product Development.

Jaroslav has 37 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate of measurement lab safety training, Campeon, How to use a Shaker, and Certificate “How to use a Shaker”.

Jaroslav will be available full-time from October 2026.

Daily Rate Distribution

0 1 2 3 4

<€720 €720-800 €800-880 €880-960 €960-1040 €1040-1120 €1120+

The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.

Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1000

750

500

250

Daily rate avg. 885 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

1000

750

500

250

Median rate 840 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.