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Joachim Q.

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Managing Director & Project Manager

Heiligenhaus
Joachim Q.

Last position:

Managing Director & Project Manager at POWERJO GmbH

  • Project planning and project management of packaging lines
  • Support of the entire project process and optimization through claim management, open points list, regular project meetings, stakeholder management
  • Feasibility analysis, packaging development and tendering of a packaging line for frozen baked goods for a large bakery
  • Technical consulting on the process and production of a circular packaging solution
  • Support for startups (design office, food producer, consulting company, ...)
  • Project manager on the customer side for a heating equipment manufacturer, packaging technology/central palletizing
  • Technical sales in packaging technology in northern and western Germany
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Rachid R.

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Self-employed

Neuss
Rachid R.

Last position:

Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH

  • Development and programming of PLC controllers and servo drives, such as TIA Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
  • Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
  • Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
  • Script programming (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
  • Selection of electrical components and systems
  • Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex plants and machines
  • Planning and creation of electrical schematics
  • Preparation of installation plans
  • Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
  • Feasibility studies
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Peter K.

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Freelance Design Engineer

Solingen
Peter K.

Last position:

Freelance Design Engineer at Johnson Controls

  • Confident use of Autodesk Inventor 2010

  • Revision and update of existing designs

  • Converting existing 2D drawings into 3D models with drawing derivation

  • Redesign and further development of existing 3D designs

  • New 3D design development

  • Creating drawings, lists, and plans

  • Confident use of Productstream Professional

  • Data preparation and import into PSP from external design offices

  • Supporting the system administrator

  • Creating templates for 3D Inventor and Excel (parts lists)

  • Exporting data from Inventor as PDF, DXF, XLS

  • Preparing training materials

  • Training design staff and project managers on introducing 3D design and using Productstream Professional and Inventor 2010

  • Supporting project managers with technical problem-solving

  • Supporting production planning

  • Supporting the special machine construction department

Verified expert

Hasan K.

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Low Voltage Switchgear Design

Duisburg
Hasan K.

Last position:

Low voltage switchgear design at Elpro GmbH

  • E-Plan Pro Panel, MS Office
  • Design and sizing of switchgear based on equipment lists
  • Creating electrical schematics and parts lists in E-Plan P8
  • Sizing, definition and standardization of electrical components
  • Creating documentation
  • Preparing technical documents for manufacturing, assembly and service
  • Macro creation

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Statistics of experts using AutoCAD

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

27 years (Germany: 21 years)

AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf have 27 years of professional experience on average. It is 6 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 21 years.

Position duration

4 years (Germany: 3.4 years)

AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf stay in a single position for 4 years on average. It is 0.6 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.4 years.

Positions per freelancer

10 (Germany: 11)

AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf have completed 10 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 11.

Top business areas

Product Development, Procurement, Production

AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Procurement, and Production.

Top industries

Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy

AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf are most in demand in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy.

Bachelor's degree or higher

60% (Germany: 85%)

60% of AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 25% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 85%.

Master's degree or higher

20% (Germany: 57%)

20% of AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf hold at least a Master's degree. It is 37% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 57%.

Certifications per freelancer

0 (Germany: 3)

AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf hold 0 professional certifications on average. It is 3 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf most often speak German, English, and Arabic.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 96%)

100% of AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf speak two or more languages. It is 4% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 96%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf charges less than €640 per day.
One of the AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf charges between €640 and €800 per day.
2 of the AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf charges between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the AutoCAD experts in Düsseldorf charges €1120 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Düsseldorf are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

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Average rates of experts in Düsseldorf using AutoCAD

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

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Daily rate avg. 830 €
Germany avg. 707 €

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

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Median rate 800 €
Germany median 720 €

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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

AutoCAD experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Manufacturing (100%)
  • Automotive (50%)
  • Energy (50%)
  • Food and Beverage (33%)
  • Information Technology (33%)
  • Utilities (33%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (17%)
  • Agriculture (17%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

AutoCAD work

AutoCAD is used to produce precise technical drawings, floor plans, sections, elevations, and fabrication files. It supports both 2D drafting and 3D modeling, so experts can cover design changes, documentation, and revisions in one workflow. Companies bring in AutoCAD specialists when accuracy and clean handoff files matter.

Typical deliverables

  • Architectural plans, layouts, and as-built updates
  • Mechanical and electrical drawings for coordination
  • Detail sheets, title blocks, and plotting standards
  • 3D part models and assembly views where needed
  • DWG and PDF files prepared for review or production

Skills around the tool

Strong AutoCAD professionals know layers, blocks, external references, dimension styles, layouts, and plotting settings. Many also work with Autodesk AutoCAD toolsets, AutoLISP, sheet sets, and CAD standards used across teams. They keep drawings organized so others can edit, review, and reuse them without confusion.

When to hire

Bring in freelance AutoCAD expertise when drawings need to be created, cleaned up, redlined, or converted to a consistent standard. It also helps when internal teams are overloaded, a project needs a quick turnaround, or legacy DWG files must be updated without breaking existing references.

Düsseldorf projects

In Düsseldorf, AutoCAD work often supports architecture, interior fit-out, manufacturing, plant planning, and building services. Many projects can be handled remotely, but site visits help when measurements, existing conditions, or stakeholder reviews need local presence. Clear German or bilingual communication can be useful on mixed teams.

What good experts do

Good specialists do more than draw lines. They check scale, layer logic, line weights, file naming, and plotting output before delivery. They also ask about downstream use, because a file meant for permit review, fabrication, or coordination must be set up differently.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to AutoCAD.

AutoCAD is used for technical drawings, plan sets, layouts, and 3D models that need precise dimensions and clean file structure. It is common in architecture, construction, manufacturing, and building services where teams share DWG files and review markups.

AutoCAD is the product people usually mean when they say Autodesk AutoCAD. In practice, searchers often use both names for the same drafting tool and its drawing workflow, including DWG files, layouts, and plotting.

AutoCAD is stronger for detailed drafting, 2D documentation, and flexible file cleanup. Revit is better when a project needs a model-driven building information workflow, while other CAD tools may fit niche mechanical or electrical tasks. The right choice depends on whether the team needs drawings, models, or both.

A strong AutoCAD specialist should understand drafting standards, layer management, dimensioning, and file hygiene. Useful adjacent skills include technical drawing reading, basic 3D thinking, PDF markup handling, and coordination with BIM or fabrication workflows.

A AutoCAD task can be simple or highly technical, so the right level depends on the deliverable. Clean redrafting or file cleanup may need a specialist with solid production experience, while complex coordination sets require someone who understands standards, revisions, and downstream use.

Yes, AutoCAD work is often done remotely because drawings, markups, and file reviews move easily by email or shared storage. For Düsseldorf projects, on-site work becomes useful when measurements, existing site conditions, or local coordination meetings matter.

With AutoCAD, quality shows in the file itself: correct scale, organized layers, clean linework, consistent blocks, and reliable plot output. Ask for sample drawings, check whether the person follows your standards, and review how they handle revisions and references.

A AutoCAD project usually starts with DWG files and often ends with PDF plots, clean layouts, and sometimes DXF or other exchange formats. A good specialist will confirm which format the next team needs, then prepare the file so it opens and prints correctly.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 830 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and Arabic (33%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (50%), and Energy (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Procurement (67%), and Production (67%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used AutoCAD

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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