Autodesk Inventor Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Autodesk Inventor
Eugen P.
Last position:
Project Manager / Program Management at SMART-INTERIM Management GmbH
- Development, industrialization and production of helicopter seats (military)
- Responsible for an innovative seating system: weight < 15 kg, 100% crash safety according to EASA, side-facing, from concept to SOP
- Complete recovery of a project two years overdue: concept approval and prototype testing in 4 weeks, certification testing in 8 weeks, 100% EASA certification
- Management of global BCC development resources (> 60% share) and optimization of development cycles including FEM
- Streamlining the supply chain, on-time EASA and series approval, compliance with the NRE budget, timely delivery including FAI
Kevin L.
Last position:
Interim E-Commerce SME Consultant – Special Accounts at LÖWENSTARK Online Marketing GmbH
- Support of strategic clients 7-8 digit revenue (FMCG, textile & household goods) for marketplaces such as Amazon, ebay, Otto Markets, Conrad, Kaufland
- Strategic consulting, expansion workshops & campaign management
- Management of interfaces & listing feed tools: Channable, Perpetua, Magnalister, Marketplace Connect, Mirakl
Jürgen B.
Last position:
Design Engineer at LidroTec GmbH
- development of wafer manufacturing with cleanroom technology
- Tools: Inventor
Martin A.
Last position:
Martin Aicher
Main areas of activity ⋅ Martin Aicher
Areas of expertise
Medical technology
Sensor technology
Technical optics
Mechatronics
Microsystems technology
Biocompatible materials
Implants and endoprosthetics
Project management
Quality management IPMA
Regulatory affairs
Education
Dr.-Ing. Medical Technology
M.Sc. Medical Technology
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Medical Technology
Surgical mechanic, precision mechanic
Methodical product development
26 years of research, development, verification and agile product development
5 years of hands-on manufacturing of micromechanical instruments and implants
Projects
Development and verification of technical optics
Microscopy
Endoscopy
Immersion optical systems
Optical sensors
Light guides
Device development — medical electronics, active medical devices
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Electric drives, precision mechanics motors
Embedded devices, Medicine 4.0 / Industry 4.0
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electromechanical, chemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Structural integration of motors for pump systems
Integration of motors for catheter drives
Implantable drive systems with motors
Bone saws with Maxon motors
Osteosynthesis implant (bone implant) with linear drive
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Characterization and development of battery cells and Li-ion batteries
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Vacuum device with pumps for wound healing
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses)
Shaft instruments and trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Analytical instruments, sensors and fluid preparation
Monitoring systems
In vivo diagnostics (IVD)
Inline measurement systems for monitoring and analytical devices
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electrochemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Electrochemical deionization (EDI) as a monitor
Membrane technology
Measurement method and control of carbide saturation in cooling water
pH sensor
Optical sensors with laser diodes and LEDs
Dissolved O2 sensor
CO2 sensors
Ion-selective sensor (ISE)
Conductivity sensors
Turbidity sensor according to ISO 7027
Biosensors
Flow and pressure sensors
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Design of plastic injection-molded components and housings
Calculation and design of fluid channels
Design of metal die-cast components
Design of sheet metal parts
Implants and prostheses
Endoprosthetics: knee and hip endoprostheses
Bypass implants
Nitinol stents
Bone plates
Dental implants
Precision meshes
Instruments for medical technology
Angioplasty: PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with balloon catheter
Catheter system as minimally invasive heart pump
EN ISO 10555-4: intravascular catheters
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses through precision meshes)
Thrombectomy with rotablation catheter
Trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Endoscopes ISO 8600-1, EN 60601-2-18, EN 62471
Regulatory affairs for medical devices
CE for Europe (Class II and III), EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR)
EU Regulation 2017/746 for in vitro diagnostics (IVDR)
Ensuring complete documentation according to current regulatory requirements
FDA registration and approval 510(k), PMN, PMA, Class II, III
Design History Files (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), Device History Record (DHR)
Internal and external audits
FDA and CE audits
Mock audits
Requirement engineering, user requirement specifications, functional requirement specifications
Quality management and relevant standards for medical technology
EN ISO 9001:2015
EN ISO 13485:2021
USA FDA 21 CFR 820 Quality Management System
FDA 21 CFR §§ 803, 806, 807, 830
In vitro diagnostics (IVD, IVDR) FDA 21 CFR §§ 600, 610, 660
USA FDA risk management for medical devices DIN EN ISO 14971:2019
P-FMEA for production
Usability of medical devices EN 62366-1:2021
CAPA (Corrective and preventive action) and GMP
Medical electrical equipment EN 60601-1:2013
EMC for medical devices DIN EN 60601-1-2:2022
Medical device software EN 62304:2018
Cell culture in cleanroom with different cell lines for biocompatibility testing of polymers and alloys
Biological evaluation of medical devices EN ISO 10993
Clinical investigation of medical devices ISO 14155
Manufacturing technology and processes
Process qualification and validation
Injection molding technology
CNC micromechanical manufacturing
Microsystems technology, printed circuit boards (PCB)
Joining technologies: laser welding of titanium, stainless steel, plastics as well as gluing and ultrasonic welding
Evaluation, setup and qualification of equipment
Thin film and surface technology
Coating of implants and tribological surfaces with chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD), sputtering of precious metals, stainless steels, nitinol, titanium alloys, polymers and ceramics
Plasma technology for functional coatings: hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces
Nanotechnology: surface functionalization: self-assembled monolayers (SAM)
Product Life Cycle Management
Finite element method
ANSYS FEM
Structural mechanics, statics
Fluid mechanics, flow simulations
Electrical engineering, electromagnetic fields
Characterization and testing of microelectronics
PCB (printed circuit board)
Sensor technology
Microcontrollers
CAN bus: ISO 11898, SAE
Control and data management with LabVIEW and Matlab
Programming language
Python 3.14
CAD
Autodesk Inventor
Pro/ENGINEER, PTC Creo Parametric
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
Solid Edge
Standards-compliant technical drawings
Endurance tests, mechanical, fluid mechanical, electrical and chemical characterization
Verification, V-Model, End of Line (EOL) testing
Writing work instructions for production, English regulatory documents and scientific articles
Support of clinical studies
Data processing, digital data management and statistics
Professional handling of Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word and macro programming for Excel
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Kushanthan S.
Last position:
Head of Plant Engineering Division, Member of the Executive Board at King Dynamics AG
- Overall responsibility for the division's operational results and related decisions
- Developing the business unit according to the mid-term plan and budget
- Achieving specific sales and margin targets per customer
- Conducting customer meetings at all levels (from department heads to CEOs) and negotiating technical and commercial terms
- Preparing cost estimates and offers
- Monitoring project, customer, and market outcomes and taking corrective actions when necessary
- Developing marketing plans for specific markets
- Managing direct reports
- Close collaboration with procurement, engineering, and design
- Maintaining level-appropriate, professional reporting
- Deputizing for the production manager
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Autodesk Inventor
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Product Development, Operations, Production
Top industries
Manufacturing, Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland 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.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Autodesk Inventor
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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.
Autodesk Inventor 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%)
- Healthcare (60%)
- Aerospace and Defense (40%)
- Automotive (40%)
- Construction (40%)
- Food and Beverage (40%)
- Transportation (40%)
- Metals and Mining (40%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Mechanical design
Autodesk Inventor is used for 3D mechanical design, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings. It fits product development work where parts must be dimensioned, checked for fit, and released cleanly to production. Teams use it for machines, fixtures, enclosures, and custom equipment.
What professionals deliver
- Part modeling and parametric design
- Assembly structure and constraint setup
- Sheet metal design and flat patterns
- Technical drawings with clear tolerances
- BOMs and design documentation
Strong professionals keep models stable when changes come late. They know how to work with design intent, reuse features, and avoid broken assemblies.
Ecosystem and files
Inventor sits in the Autodesk ecosystem and often works alongside AutoCAD, Vault, and CAM tools. It is commonly used with DWG and other exchange formats in mixed engineering teams. Good specialists understand how files move from concept to review to release.
When companies bring in help
- A new product needs a clean CAD structure
- Legacy models are hard to edit
- Drawings do not match the current design
- Sheet metal or assembly work is slowing delivery
- Data needs to be organized for manufacturing
Companies in Switzerland often need support when internal teams are busy or when a project must move between office and plant locations. Remote work is common, but on-site review can help with hardware, prototyping, and shop-floor coordination.
Skills that matter
A strong Autodesk Inventor specialist combines CAD discipline with practical engineering judgment. They should understand constraints, iProperties, drawings, revision control, and how to prepare files for fabrication or vendor handoff. The best experts ask how the part will be made before they model it.
Signs of quality
Good work is easy to maintain. Models are named clearly, assemblies stay predictable, and drawings carry the right views and notes. You should see fewer manual fixes, fewer broken references, and a smoother path from design to manufacturing.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Autodesk Inventor, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Autodesk Inventor is used for 3D mechanical design, assemblies, sheet metal, and production drawings. It is a good fit when a company needs precise parts that can move from concept to fabrication without guesswork. Many teams also use it for equipment design, fixtures, and custom machinery.
Inventor is often chosen for structured mechanical design work, detailed drawings, and Autodesk-based workflows. Compared with SolidWorks, the day-to-day approach is similar, so the decision often depends on existing tools and team habits. Compared with Fusion 360, Inventor is usually a better fit for more formal mechanical documentation and complex assembly work.
A strong Autodesk Inventor specialist should know parametric modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, and drawing creation. Useful adjacent skills include AutoCAD, Vault, CAM basics, and an understanding of manufacturing methods. That mix helps them create models that are not only clean, but also practical to build.
The right level depends on the work. Simple part modeling or drawing updates may only need a specialist who is comfortable with the software and your file standards, while complex assemblies or redesigns need deeper engineering judgment. The more parts, revisions, and manufacturing constraints you have, the more you should value proven Inventor experience.
Yes, most Autodesk Inventor work can be done remotely because the core tasks are digital. Remote collaboration works well for model updates, drawing packages, review cycles, and file cleanup. On-site time can still help when a project needs access to equipment, prototype parts, or close coordination with production.
A Inventor project can become messy when file naming, references, and version control are not managed well. Watch for broken links, duplicate parts, unclear drawing revisions, and inconsistent properties in BOMs. A good specialist will set up a cleaner structure and keep the data easy to maintain.
Look for clean models, stable assemblies, and drawings that a manufacturing team can use without extra rework. A strong Autodesk Inventor expert explains choices clearly, understands tolerances and material behavior, and keeps files organized. Past work should show consistency across revisions, not just attractive screenshots.
Yes, Autodesk Inventor is relevant in Switzerland wherever mechanical products, special-purpose machines, and industrial equipment are designed. It is useful for teams that need precise documentation and coordination between design, procurement, and production. Swiss companies often value specialists who can work in English and collaborate smoothly across locations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Autodesk Inventor in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 946 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Autodesk Inventor in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Autodesk Inventor in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Autodesk Inventor in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Autodesk Inventor in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Healthcare (60%), and Aerospace and Defense (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Autodesk Inventor in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Operations (60%), and Production (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Autodesk Inventor
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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