Battery Technology Experts in Germany
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Fred K.
Last position:
Project Manager Digital Restructuring at Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH
Assignment focus: Leading digital restructuring in a highly regulated Defence and Aerospace environment. Focus areas: improving data flows and data quality, introducing paperless data collection in production, integrating machine data for automatic SPC calculation and process control, as well as cybersecurity analyses.
Main objectives:
- Analyze, structure and improve data flows and data quality in production
- Introduce paperless data collection in manufacturing areas
- Integrate machine data for automatic SPC data calculation and process control
- Implement digital restructuring while meeting regulatory requirements in the Defence environment
Measures and results:
- Analyzed and structured existing production data flows as a basis for control and reporting
- Established mechanisms to ensure data quality and availability across manufacturing areas
- Introduced paperless data collection in production — replacing manual and paper-based processes
- Integrated machine data for automatic SPC data calculation (control charts, Cp/Cpk) and real-time process control
- Conducted cybersecurity analyses in the production and IT environments
Area of responsibility: Project management for digital restructuring, paperless production, data management and data quality in a highly regulated Defence and Aerospace environment.
Muhammad Tanveer B.
Last position:
Embedded Systems Consultant / Architect | Integration and Validation Engineer / Manager at Ingenieurbüro Baig
Led the hardware development and validation of a safety-critical 400-V battery management system (BMS) for the TOGG SUV program; performed system architecture reviews, schematic validations, EMC and reliability tests, and root cause analyses in compliance with relevant automotive standards (ECE-R10, CISPR25, ISO-26262). Coordinated cross-country EU engineering teams, customer reviews, and technical documentation to deliver a production-ready, validated system.
Architected and integrated 22 state-of-the-art ADAS validation vehicles for BMW ADCAM and LIDAR programs at Magna Electronics; synchronized up to 26 heterogeneous sensors (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, GNSS/INS) using PTP-based timing architectures. Defined the system architecture, HW/SW interfaces for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) rework, sensor integration strategies, and data acquisition frameworks. This enabled scalable vehicle-level validation, improved validation efficiency by 25%, and reduced project costs by €1.45 million.
End-to-end validation and integration of automotive radar platforms for a Daimler project at Continental. Developed automated open-loop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to accurately test target tracking KPIs, field-of-view limits, and thermal and voltage-related ECU state machines. Skilled use of a highly complex toolchain consisting of CANoe, Lauterbach Trace32, RADAR target simulators, and EMC shielding chambers for RF and system validation. Synchronized global, interdisciplinary teams to speed up troubleshooting and close critical technical gaps.
Reconstructed and validated the product architecture of an electromechanical e-bike by integrating and troubleshooting critical subsystems (BMS, motor control, sensors, HMI, electronic locking systems). Built a comprehensive system-level test bench for functional testing, fault reproduction, and performance analysis; coordinated suppliers and implemented corrective actions to improve reliability and traceability.
Defined the system architecture and validation strategy for a LIDAR platform developed in cooperation with Elmos Semiconductor; evaluated optical measurement concepts, SPAD detector integration, and system requirements, and created technical recommendations for product development and verification.
Developed LabVIEW-based automation and verification software for a high-precision hydraulic and electromechanical test system for FTE Automotive; integrated NI DAQ hardware for high-frequency real-time capture of physical measurements. Developed automated test sequences, programmable endurance tests, troubleshooting routines, data logging, and analysis tools to improve test efficiency and traceability.
Successfully delivered full engineering life cycles for well-known industrial customers (Magna, Continental, Farasis, FTE Automotive, BMW, Daimler, TOGG) – from requirements engineering and proof of concept to system integration and validation, technical documentation, supplier coordination, and user training.
Kristin S.
Last position:
Consulting and optimization in the area of request specifications, environmental certificates and construction site tests at SonnPower GmbH
Preparation of specifications and processes to optimize request specifications for energy containers. Preparation of guidelines for environmental certification and pressure testing of fuel lines on construction sites.
Olfa A.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)
- Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
- Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
- Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
- Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
- Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
- Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
- Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
- Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)
Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git
Stephan J.
Last position:
Technical Writer at pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer, implementing the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation in the technical documentation and moderating FMEAs. Role: Technical Writer and FMEA Moderator
Kapil B.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer at BMW group
Testing and verification of high-voltage systems
- Performed integration and system tests for control units in PHEV/EV vehicles using ECU-TEST (TraceTronic), Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, Tornado, E-Sys, and EDIABAS.
- Analyzed the interaction of high-voltage control units (including CCU, BMU, inverter, IPB, and IPF) and carried out software updates and flash processes to verify new software versions.
- Worked closely with software, system, and integration teams in an agile development environment to analyze issues and verify new software versions.
Oliver M.
Last position:
Project Supply Quality Manager (PSQM) at TKMS
- Quality management
- Preparation of templates and review minutes
- Preparation of FAT documents
- Support during hardware tests and FAT
- Verification of test results
Thorsten B.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Codegy
- Developing Kotlin/Spring Boot microservices deployed on Kubernetes and AWS Lambda
- Implementing monitoring solutions
- Backend development for Traigo platform (booking/analysis for freight wagons)
- Determining wagon stays in geofences
- Routing of position data
- Forwarding position data and geofence events to clients using ITSS
- Developing and deploying services in both Kubernetes and AWS Lambda environments
- Tech stack: Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Protocol Buffers
Harald T.
Last position:
Certified Technical Trainer at Liebherr-Electronics and Drives GmbH
My work at Liebherr Electronics and Drives GmbH was highly rewarding, both professionally and personally. During this time, I was responsible for designing, developing and delivering training measures in the areas of high-voltage technology, energy storage systems and high-voltage battery repair. My responsibilities also included digitizing and optimizing training materials, teaching current safety and quality standards, and providing practical training for specialist staff.
Due to the permanently long commuting distance between my home in Karlstein and my place of work, I decided to focus my professional future on my home region again in the long term.
Activities & Skills:
- Technical training and legally compliant concept development in the following areas: teaching knowledge in electronics, high-voltage systems, high-voltage energy storage systems, high-voltage battery repair
- Structured analysis of technical relationships and troubleshooting
- Creation, digitization and optimization of technical training and work documents
- Reviewing and improving quality standards.
Gerald S.
Last position:
FMEA Moderator / Facilitator at Schneider Engineering
- Facilitation and training of Design-FMEA/DFMEA and Process-FMEA/PFMEA with APIS IQ-FMEA license or Plato e1ns Software including Boundary Diagram
- Facilitated projects mainly in English for Tier1 or OEM:
- Development of AI FMEA software (artificial intelligence) from 2026-05-01
- Process-FMEA seamless stainless steel tubes from 2026-02-01
- Process-FMEA high performance E-drive (Rotor + Stator) (BMW) from 2024-05-01 to 2025-03-31
- System-/Design-FMEA Industry 4.0 digitalisation product from 2022-09-01 to 2023-02-28
- Design- & Process-FMEAs locking and camera systems from 2022-09-01 to 2023-09-30
- Process-FMEAs aviation/aerospace components from 2022-09-01 to 2025-05-31
- Process-FMEA roof systems/sun roofs from 2022-01-01 to 2024-01-31
- System-/Design-FMEA steer by wire from 2022-01-01 to 2023-06-30
- Design-FMEA actuators from 2021-03-01 to 2021-08-31
- Design-FMEA drive by wire system from 2020-03-01 to 2021-12-31
- Design- and Process-FMEA dashboard/IP assembly from 2020-02-01 to 2022-10-31
- Design-FMEA high voltage connector for battery management system from 2020-03-01 to 2020-04-30
- Design-FMEA interior door panels from 2020-02-01 to 2025-04-30
- Design-FMEA domestic appliance from 2019-08-01 to 2020-02-29
- Design-FMEA cobot transmission from 2019-02-01 to 2023-12-31
- Design-FMEA E-drive from 2018-09-01 to 2019-01-31
- Design-FMEA convertible roof system (AMG) from 2018-07-01 to 2019-03-31
- Design-FMEA electrical wheel hub motor from 2017-04-01 to 2018-06-30
- Design-FMEA motorbike frame (BMW) in 2017-06-01
- External member in FMEA circle of experts of a Tier 1 from 2016-01-01 to 2019-12-31
- Design- and Process-FMEA E-axle gearbox from 2016-01-01 to 2018-06-30
- Design-FMEA seating system (AMG) from 2014-11-01 to 2014-12-31
- Design-FMEA electromechanical rolling stabilizer (BMW, Bentley, Porsche, VW) from 2014-09-01 to 2016-06-30
- Requirements analysis Li-Ion battery system from 2014-08-01 to 2014-09-30
- Further facilitation of FMEAs for car body, climatization, roof, light, fuel, gas, ignition systems, plastic moulding, heating systems, ship & stationary engines, turbochargers, reactive power controller, control units, high performance engines, mechatronical chassis actuators, e-mobility and e-drives in marine, motorbike, automotive, rail, aviation/aerospace & energy for customers such as Webasto, McLaren, Ferrari, MAN, Changan, Audi and others.
Sami D.
Last position:
Task Force Leader (Program Management)
Taskforce leadership for the development of a central ECU for autonomous driving levels 23 and 4
Sven A.
Last position:
New Business Support at Syndicate Design AG and Double Q GmbH
Mario G.
Last position:
Software and Data Engineer at Plexify GmbH
- Architecture, design and development of an MVP application for a provider of specialized travel experiences
- Technologies: Python, FastAPI, Firestore, Firebase, Docker
Ralf K.
Last position:
Builder at Solar Energy Trailer Project
- Built a solar energy trailer for decentralized autonomous energy storage and off-grid AC power supply
- Tested solar technology devices
- Conducted battery tests on 200 Ah 48 V systems
- Planned solar plants, storage systems, and distribution systems for solar installations
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Project Management and System Architecture at 3E-motion Ventures GmbH
- Managed and developed the system architecture for the INEOS Grenadier model year 2028/29, ensuring interaction of all E/E system components according to GB/T 32960.
- Developed a product reference model for the entire E/E system of the vehicle.
- Coordinated requirements for Battery Management Systems (BMS) between OEM and suppliers at SYS.1 and SYS.2 levels for VW and Porsche.
- Created and aligned requirements for BMS fan control and OBD within Polarion.
- Developed a secure system architecture for steer-by-wire systems, including ECU hardware, software, and communication.
- Integrated various process design approaches from CARIAD, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), FUSE/FAME, and RFLP, with ASPICE requirements.
- Created a process model in ESCAPE mapping essential components of SAFe onto ASPICE.
- Served as Lead Architect for electric drive development, focusing on parklock and cooling and lubrication functions for Mercedes AMG.
- Analyzed requirements in Integrity and developed functional models in UML using Enterprise Architect.
- Developed generic models for parklock and cooling functions, including sequence diagrams and a navigation model for the overall project.
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Statistics of experts using Battery Technology
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
66%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Battery Technology
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Battery Technology experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (85%)
- Manufacturing (78%)
- Energy (44%)
- Information Technology (33%)
- Healthcare (27%)
- Education (24%)
- Aerospace and Defense (20%)
- Professional Services (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Battery Technology Covers
Battery Technology spans the materials, electrochemistry, electronics and software that store and deliver electrical energy. It covers lithium-ion and emerging chemistries, from individual cells through modules, packs and complete energy storage systems. The work combines performance, safety, durability and manufacturability.
Systems and Applications
Battery specialists help create solutions for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, stationary storage, mobile equipment and industrial backup power. They connect cells with thermal control, mechanical protection, sensing and control logic. In Germany, this expertise is relevant across automotive, manufacturing, energy and mobility projects.
- Cell and module concept development
- Battery pack integration and validation
- Stationary storage and grid-support systems
- Second-life and recycling concepts
Ecosystem and Tooling
The ecosystem includes battery management systems, state estimation, embedded software, power electronics, thermal management and charging protocols. Professionals work with cell testing, laboratory instrumentation, simulation environments, CAD tools and data pipelines. They may also use CAN communication, model-based control and digital twins to connect tests with production decisions.
When Companies Need Specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a new battery concept must move from research into a reliable product, or when an existing system needs diagnosis and improvement. External professionals can close gaps during validation, supplier changes, industrialisation or compliance preparation without reshaping a permanent team.
- Assessing abnormal degradation or thermal behaviour
- Selecting cells and defining pack requirements
- Preparing test plans, reports and technical documentation
- Supporting prototype builds and production transfer
Quality and Safety
Strong professionals understand trade-offs between energy density, power, lifetime, cost and safety rather than optimising one metric in isolation. They define measurable requirements, design controlled tests and trace decisions back to reliable data. They also consider fault detection, thermal runaway prevention, isolation, containment and service conditions from the beginning.
Collaboration and Delivery
Battery projects cross electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing and procurement boundaries. A capable specialist communicates clearly across these disciplines and turns laboratory findings into practical design actions. Remote collaboration works well for analysis, modelling and documentation; cell testing, pack trials and factory support may require on-site work in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Battery Technology.
Battery Technology is used to store electrical energy in vehicles, stationary systems, tools, industrial equipment and backup applications. It covers cell selection, pack design, battery management, charging, thermal control, testing and lifecycle optimisation.
Battery Technology usually offers high round-trip efficiency and direct electrical integration, while hydrogen and fuel cells can suit longer-duration storage or applications where fast refuelling matters. The right choice depends on duty cycle, mass, space, infrastructure, safety requirements and the available energy source.
A strong Battery Technology specialist may also understand power electronics, embedded software, CAN communication, thermal management, mechanical packaging and data analysis. Knowledge of cell testing, state estimation and manufacturing processes is valuable when a project extends beyond the initial concept.
The right level depends on the work. A specialist defining a battery management strategy or investigating safety issues needs proven delivery in comparable systems, while a focused test or modelling task may call for narrower expertise. Ask for evidence of relevant cells, chemistries, voltage ranges and operating conditions rather than relying on a generic profile.
Battery Technology work involving requirements, simulation, data analysis and documentation can often be done remotely from Germany or elsewhere. Prototype testing, laboratory measurements, pack integration and production support usually need access to equipment or a site, so the collaboration model should be agreed early.
Look for clear examples of shipped or tested battery systems, not only academic knowledge. A capable Battery Technology freelancer explains test methods, failure modes, assumptions and trade-offs, and can show how findings changed a design or operating strategy.
Set out the chemistry, cell format, pack or storage application, operating profile, deliverables and available test data. For Battery Technology, it is also important to clarify safety ownership, required interfaces, validation conditions, documentation standards and any on-site access needed.
Professionals may describe Battery Technology through terms such as lithium-ion batteries, Li-ion, battery energy storage systems or BESS, depending on the project. These terms are related but not identical: Li-ion identifies a chemistry family, while BESS usually refers to a complete stationary storage system.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Technology in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 836 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Technology in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 66% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Technology in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Technology in their recent projects are German (95%), English (89%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Technology in their recent projects are Automotive (85%), Manufacturing (78%), and Energy (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Technology in their recent projects are Product Development (87%), Project Management (71%), and Quality Assurance (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Battery Technology
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