Design Engineers in Germany
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Nazif Küçükkoc
Last position:
Self Employed at Self Employed
Providing services to cover the complete electronic product design process.
- Requirement validation
- Creating / re-writing / breaking down requirements
- Requirement analysis and functional partitioning
- Component selection and risk assessment
- Component library management
- Schematics design
- Safety and reliability assessment
- HDI PCB design
- Design review against requirements
- Readiness for manufacturing review
- Readiness for testing review
- Readiness for verification review
High Power Density BLDC Driver Module with MCU as controller:
- PCB module with heatsink
- L47mm x W36mm x H19mm compact sizes
- Nominal input voltage: 48V
- Sinusoidal continuous RMS current: 50A
- STO, Digital input and outputs
- Analog signal inputs
- CANBUS interface
- RS232/RS485 interface
- Multilayer FR4 design (No aluminum PCB)
Integrated Mission Computer & Smart 5kW PDU
- Featuring 3 different current limits, in total 63 power outputs
- Featuring programmable current amplitude and on-time, in total 84 CC power outputs.
- Ethernet, CANBUS, MIL-BUS, RS485 communication interfaces
- In total 120 Open-Short, Open-GND, 28V-GND types discrete I/O interfaces
- BIT and CIT solutions to monitor output voltage, current and board temperature
Rafal Kaniecki
Last position:
Development Engineer at Hexagon Purus
- CAD system: SolidWorks 2021
- PDM database: HXP SolidWorks
- Product: mobile hydrogen refueling station
- Handling and implementing change requests
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Reviewing and approving production and assembly drawings
- Providing technical support to engineering service providers
- Collaborating closely with purchasing and quality teams
- Developing and achieving cost reduction goals
- Planning and executing concept validations
- Independently creating solution proposals and technical concepts for new ideas
- Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships
Thomas Peter
Last position:
Lifting Device Designer at TP-Produktdesign
- Design of a 3-point quick coupling for tractor lifting attachment
- Development of a bracket for a tow flange device
Björn Kunz
Last position:
Development Engineer Control Concepts at TU Chemnitz
- Development and validation of control concepts for grid stabilization with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Modeling of converters (VISMA), grids, and loads to study frequency and phase behavior during load steps.
- Analysis of the influence of inertia, damping, and controller parameters on stability, power output, and ROCOF.
- Development of adaptive control strategies to improve synchronization and dynamic grid support.
- Creation of automated simulation and evaluation tools to assess different scenarios and parameters.
Vaibhav Ganvir
Last position:
Expert Software & Functions Engineer at AVL Software & Functions GmbH
E-Drive Control
- Performed Model-Based Development (MBD) of application software (ASW) functions for E-Drive control using AVL & customer toolchains
- Translated product requirements into scalable, high-performance Simulink models for high-visibility projects, ensuring compliance with V-Model, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MAAB, MISRA, MXAM
- Automatic code generation (.c, .h, .arxml) using Embedded Coder
- Analyzed and derived system and ASW requirements, along with test cases, using PTC Integrity, CodeBeamer & PikeTec TPT
- Performed Verification & Validation of ASW using MIL/SIL/HIL, model/code coverage, exception report, req. & test case traceability
- Reviewed requirements, test cases and ASW, providing feedback to testing & development teams to drive bug fixes & improvements
- Created signals in Visu-IT-ADD & Vector DaVinci Developer Classic
- Documented ASW functions using Visu-IT-FunDoc & customer tool
- Updated enterprise architecture (EA) framework for system & ASW
- Created whitebox specifications for Inverter subsystem using Visio
- Commissioned & tested Inverters on Power HIL
- Mentored colleagues to foster collaboration & knowledge sharing
Nomaira Fariah
Last position:
Freelance Product Designer / Design Engineer at Independent
- Design and build client web apps and self-directed products end-to-end, covering product design, design systems, and full-stack front-end on React, TypeScript, Tailwind, and Supabase.
- Designed and shipped a compliance and staff-records web application for a UK transport operator, covering data modelling, UX, and front-end build on Supabase with row-level security and Edge Functions.
- Built Merita, a private-by-default achievement-tracking and performance-review app, in a 48-hour hackathon (SheBuilds). It covers win logging linked to goals and competency frameworks, AI-assembled review packets with token-gated sharing, and a Promotion Readiness view, and is built on React, TypeScript, Tailwind, shadcn/ui and Supabase with row-level security and Edge Functions.
- Designed and built Pantressa, a grocery-tracking, meal-planning and budgeting app, owning product design through front-end delivery on React, TypeScript, Tailwind and Supabase.
Chetan Sheshikumar
Last position:
Student Research Assistant at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten (RWU)
- Built and verified Zynq-7000 (Zybo Z7-10) FPGA prototypes in Xilinx Vivado – AXI IP integration, bitstream generation, hardware bring-up, timing-closure checks and waveform-based debug to confirm expected RTL behaviour.
- Set up Cadence Virtuoso schematic/simulation flows and documented settings, results and methodology for reproducible experiments – supporting structured verification and research documentation.
- Wrote Python automation for log parsing, structured data reporting and result analysis; worked daily in version-controlled Linux/Git workflows.
Josef Ezechias
Last position:
Development service provider, mechanical engineering, design, calculation, certified project management at CAE Consulting Engineering GMBH
I am a development service provider in mechanical engineering with experience as interim assignment for all functional areas designer, development engineer design manager development manager calculation engineer, FEM, MKS, CFD, vibrations, kinematics, dynamics, statics certified project manager according to IHK industry standard, patent engineering – invention exploitation technical programmer / MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, MATHCAD technical managing director interim manager
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Start: by agreement, based on your wishes and needs, fully flexible, permanent or fixed-term, temporary work, … etc. Compensation: within your planned budget for the position, by agreement
Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
Valentin Reuter
Last position:
Freelance Hardware Development Engineer at Swarm Biotactics
PCB design with Altium, MCU Programming, Prototyping
Mustafa Kederoglu
Last position:
Senior Network Design and Engineer at Helaba
Designed and specified the technical network integration of a new business-critical application system (MUREX) in the capital markets area in a complex interface and outsourcing environment.
Created component specifications, a catalog of measures and an implementation plan.
Ensured proper integration of the developed results in line with the bank’s framework: IT compliance, IT security, change and release management.
Selected and integrated a new service provider for the bank; moved critical bank applications to the provider.
Designed, implemented and supported the new Cisco network and Fortinet security setup at the service provider data center.
Acted as technical interface between the bank, service providers and consulting partners.
Supported and further developed the network and security infrastructure (clients, servers, networks); performed error analysis and implemented solutions within agreed service levels.
Analyzed and diagnosed all security and network failures, glitches and malfunctions.
Initiated continuous improvements to ensure efficient resource use and acceptable response times for users.
Provided network support in a financial services organization and prepared operational changes on production banking network infrastructure for both large and small projects within strict change management discipline.
Designed, defined, tested, governed and improved engineering standards.
Performed the role of network architect for medium to large projects involving team resources.
Cedric Tiogo
Last position:
B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at FEM-Composites GmbH
- Cost estimation for a hydraulic system, taking into account the costs over the entire product life cycle and optimizing the technical specifications.
Yannide Djache Ngangoum
Last position:
Development Engineer Test Automation at Vorwerk Elektrowerke GmbH & Co. KG
- Project: Thermomix Online Mock
- Manual execution of functional tests
- Implementation of automated end-to-end tests
- Execution of regression tests and analysis of results
- Further development of the QA website on the server using Express.js, Handlebars, and Node.js
- Further development of the test environment
- Technologies: Agile software development Scrum, Robot Framework, Python, JavaScript, Git (GitLab), VS Code, Jira, Confluence, Express.js, Handlebars, Phoenix/Elixir
Mauricio Godinez
Last position:
Design Engineer at Butting CryoTech GmbH
- Creation of complete 3D designs and design drawings
- Evaluation of requirement specifications and customer specifications
- Execution of partial steps in technical work preparation according to specifications and documents, including project support
- Contact person for internal and external customers in design projects
- Design and calculation of piping and components for cryogenic media and low-temperature applications
- Support with finite element calculations
Mohsen Najah
Last position:
Freelance CAD Designer at Thielmann Ucon GmbH
- Design of an IBC container unloading station
- Creation of manufacturing and detail drawings
- Support for the purchasing team
Hüseyin Özgün Gönüllü
Last position:
Freelance Mechanical Engineer - Designer at Gridesign
Conception and detailed design of mechanical systems.
CAD modeling, drawings and calculations.
FEM, motion analysis and reverse engineering.
Preparation of technical proposals and claim management.
AIRBUS A-320 Assembly Station.
AIRBUS A-350 Manual Assembly Station.
FORD Truck R&D Prototype Manufacturing Station.
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Design Engineers statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
6.3 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Logistics
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
49%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Design Engineers in Germany
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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.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they do
Design engineers turn requirements into buildable parts, assemblies, and technical drawings. They shape products from early concept to production-ready detail, then support the handoff to manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
- Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawing packages
- Define materials, tolerances, and functional interfaces
- Support prototypes, design reviews, and engineering changes
- Document parts lists, variants, and release-ready files
Core skills
A strong design engineer combines product thinking with precise technical execution. They need solid CAD habits, a structured way of working, and the ability to discuss trade-offs with mechanical, electrical, and production teams.
- Mechanical design and detailing
- CAD systems such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, or AutoCAD
- DFM and DFA thinking
- Tolerance analysis, materials, and manufacturing constraints
- Clean documentation and version control
Where they fit
Companies bring in a freelance design engineer when internal teams are at capacity or a project needs focused support. That often happens in new product development, redesigns, tooling changes, plant engineering, or when a legacy product must be updated without slowing the roadmap.
In Germany, this work often sits close to industrial machinery, automotive supply chains, consumer products, and equipment manufacturers. Remote collaboration is common for CAD work and documentation, while on-site time can help with workshops, measurements, prototype builds, and design reviews.
What good looks like
Strong professionals do more than model parts. They ask the right questions early, understand how a design will be made, and catch issues before they become expensive.
- Translate vague input into clear technical solutions
- Keep drawings consistent and manufacturing-ready
- Spot risks in interfaces, assembly, and sourcing
- Work smoothly with engineers, suppliers, and production
- Stay practical under changing requirements
Typical deliverables
A design engineer may deliver concept sketches, CAD assemblies, detailed drawings, BOMs, update packages, and prototype support. They may also prepare revision notes, design rationales, and technical input for approvals or handovers.
For companies, the key is not only clean files but also dependable progress. The best freelance design engineers can step into an existing process, understand the product context quickly, and keep the design moving without creating rework.
When to hire freelance
Freelance support makes sense when you need specialist capacity for a defined scope, fast backup during a peak phase, or help with a specific tool chain. It also works well when the role is needed for project-based engineering rather than a permanent seat.
If you need a mechanical design engineer, CAD engineer, or product design engineer for a concrete delivery, look for someone who can work with your standards and produce files your team can release with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Design Engineers? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A Design Engineer turns product or machine requirements into technical designs that can be built and released. That usually includes CAD models, drawings, tolerances, material choices, and support during prototype or production handoff. The exact scope depends on whether the project is early concept work, redesign, or detail engineering.
A strong Design Engineer should be fluent in CAD, understand manufacturing constraints, and communicate clearly with engineering and production teams. Look for solid drawing practice, sensible tolerance thinking, and a practical approach to design for manufacturing and assembly. They should also be able to work in your documentation and release process without slowing it down.
A Design Engineer usually carries more responsibility than a pure CAD designer because the role includes technical decisions, not just modeling. Compared with a mechanical engineer, the focus is often narrower and more hands-on around product geometry, detail design, and release work. In practice, the title can overlap, so the real difference is the actual scope of work.
A Design Engineer is a good freelance fit when the need is tied to a project, a product change, or a temporary workload spike. It also makes sense when you need rare tool expertise or short-term support without changing team structure. If the work is ongoing and central to day-to-day operations, a permanent hire may be better.
Yes, much of a Design Engineer's work can be done remotely, especially CAD modeling, drawing updates, and technical documentation. On-site time is still useful for measurements, prototype builds, supplier meetings, and design reviews. For German clients, remote work is common, but clear communication and access to your standards matter.
A Design Engineer often works in SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar CAD systems. Depending on the project, they may also use PDM or PLM systems, drawing standards, and calculation tools for fit, tolerance, or mechanism checks. The most important point is not the logo on the software, but whether the person can deliver in your environment.
Review past drawings, model quality, and how they explain design choices. A good Design Engineer can show work that is buildable, logically structured, and easy to hand over. Also test how they react to changes, constraints, and manufacturing feedback, because that often reveals the real level.
A Design Engineer working in Germany should be ready to collaborate with structured engineering teams and clear release processes. It helps to understand how German industrial clients usually work: defined scopes, detailed documentation, and close coordination with production or suppliers. Language needs vary, but technical English is often enough if the team operates internationally.
The average hourly rate for Design Engineers in Germany is 82 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 660 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Design Engineers in Germany, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 49% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Design Engineers in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Design Engineers in Germany are German (99%), English (92%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Design Engineers in Germany are Manufacturing (83%), Automotive (57%), and Energy (35%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Design Engineers in Germany are Product Development (98%), Quality Assurance (57%), and Project Management (56%).
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