CIM DATABASE Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used CIM DATABASE
Gerold K.
Last position:
Software Project Manager at Pioneer Europe R&D Center
- Field: Automotive / Amplifier
- freelance
- Mercedes Benz AG: MBOS 2.0 Amp581
- Coordination of an international software team
- Setting up and adapting development structures
- Representing software topics in all committees and meetings
- Coordination of various software suppliers
- Software responsibility for VDA 6.3 Audit & ASPICE Assessment
Andreas W.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect at Own development / IP of CAMCO Engineering UG
UEF 3.0 · Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) · Autonomous Systems (UAS / dual use)
- Designed: Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) – AI-guided administration without replacing existing specialist procedures. Read-only semantic layer over registers and specialist processes based on the Federal Information Management (FIM). Decision authority remains with the case worker (architecture principle).
- Developed: Reference architecture with source-backed, derived statements (Executable Ontologies OWL/RDF/SHACL). Technically guaranteed purpose limitation and no-write-path principle in specialist data – auditable, without a central data pool.
- Anchored: Regulation as a design principle: EU AI Act (high-risk obligations for public-sector AI, fundamental rights impact assessment under Art. 27), GDPR, NIS2, and administrative automation limits (§ 35a VwVfG, § 31a SGB X) as technical control points in the architecture.
- Created: Methodical tool for pilot organizations: data pipeline assessment (phase 0), compliance blueprint, and management summary as a decision-ready package for public administration.
- Specified: UEF 3.0 as a successor architecture to TOGAF – decision paper, canonical ontology, six-layer architecture, read/actuate boundary, federation registry, terminology concordance, and release delta as a closed specification status.
- Architected: AI-native mission OS for autonomous UAS and ground robotics as a tactical layer on top of a separately approved autopilot. Run-time assurance according to ASTM F3269-21 (Simplex pattern): the verified safety controller keeps authority, the AI function provides suggestions.
- Designed: Three-tier architecture – Tier 0 autopilot with 650 Hz flight control on RTOS, Tier 1 AI OS with semantic world model and multi-agent cluster, Tier 2 swarm and ground mesh. Zenoh as the primary fabric, MAVLink as the only authenticated command path (single writer). Result: graceful degradation – loss of the mission, not of the aircraft.
- Secured: Two-gate chain on the read/actuate boundary – governance gate (can-question: AI Act risk class per actuation, enforced human oversight under Art. 14, immutable log) before the RTA safety monitor (is-it-correct question: flight envelope, geofence, energy reserve) with revert to the baseline controller.
- Anchored: Dual-use architecture with common core and build-time fork instead of runtime switch. Three separate legal levels: civil variant – UAS under the EASA Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 with the limited applicability under Art. 2(2) of the AI Act, ground robotics under the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 with the full high-risk obligation chain, Cyber Resilience Act for both; unarmed carrier variant as defense material under AWG/AWV and Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821 (BAFA approval); armed variant under KrWaffKontrG. Each variant lives under exactly one dominant legal regime. Evidence base: AI BOM, SBOM, and complete data lineage.
- Analyzed: System analysis and realignment of grown engineering system landscapes. Approach concept for consolidation without migration – semantic layer over the existing sources instead of data transfer. Result: decision-ready implementation concept including an evaluation model for the target architecture.
Konrad M.
Last position:
Managing Director/Entrepreneur at M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR
- External engineering services and project support for automobile manufacturers and their suppliers according to their standards and specifications (e.g. Alfa-Romeo, Audi, Daimler AG, BMW, Ford, Fiat, General Motors, Hyundai, Land-Rover, Mahindra, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Nissan, Iveco, MAN, PSA, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Smart, Suzuki, Tata Motors, Volvo, VW)
- Cooperation with MHG Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, BorgWarner Turbo Systems GmbH, Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KG, BorgWarner Emission Systems GmbH, BIN Boysen Innovationszentrum Nagold GmbH & Co. KG, Miccavonics GmbH, Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG
- 3D modeling and development taking into account:
- Costs: short, targeted, efficient, scientific, innovative and competitive planning with little rework
- CFD (flow distribution, pressure loss, flow around and speeds in steady-state, unsteady, laminar, turbulent and multiphase flows)
- FEM/FEA (strength, modal, thermomechanical, fatigue and operational analyses, linear, nonlinear as well as static and dynamic structural assessments)
- Acoustics (flow-induced noise and vibrations)
- Manufacturing requirements (simplification of common-part concepts, material selection, integration of existing processes)
- Packaging compliance with suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvement
- Projects included:
- Exhaust manifolds for gasoline and diesel engines (3, 4, 6, 8 cylinders)
- Close-coupled and underfloor catalyst systems with SCR, urea injection and mixing chambers
- Compact commercial vehicle catalyst systems (one-box design) with fuel processor
- Catalyst systems in muffler systems for passenger cars
- Active Noise Cancelling (patented design and arrangement, prototype development and acoustic analysis)
- Development of test fixtures, prototypes and SCR distribution scanners
Hans M.
Last position:
Technical Writer / CE Coordinator / Consultant for Multilingual Information Management at Self-employed
- Creating and translating technical documentation and software with regard to regulatory requirements
- Organizing the language components of board and supervisory board meetings
- Leading and coordinating multilingual documentation and translation projects externally
- Achieving annual cost savings
- Advising SMEs and global players on optimizing the workflows of multilingual documentation creation
- Developing efficient terminology and translation management
Michael B.
Last position:
Developer/Consultant at Fresenius Medical Care
- Development of automated end-of-line tests (functional tests) for dialysis machines on a PLC test bench in a production environment
- Introduction of new technology based on Vector vTestStudio, CANoe, and Siemens S7 PLC
- Creating test concepts
- Implementing test cases and libraries in CAPL and C#
- Touch screen emulation and proprietary RPC (Remote Procedure Call) via CAN
- Connecting to the PLC (Siemens Simatic)
- Defining interfaces for device communication (vCDL)
- Defining user interfaces and linking to the frontend (JSON)
- Agile work using DevOps (Azure)
- Skills: CAPL, .NET, C#, vCDL, CANOpen, DevOps, PLC
- Tools used: Vector CANoe 18, vTestStudio 4, MS Azure DevOps, MS Visual Studio 2022, Mosquito MQTT, Git, Siemens TIA Portal
Konstantin P.
Last position:
Development Engineer at Jungheinrich AG
- General development and design topics
- Design of all components made of metal or plastic
- Changes to existing components, assemblies and drawings
- Drawing creation
- Data maintenance in SAP
Philipp K.
Last position:
Junior In-house CAD/PDM Consultant at Erwin Hymer Group
Harry F.
Last position:
Freelance Designer at Felger Engineering
- Freelance design office in the field of design and engineering
- Consulting and sales of CAD software
- Software used: SolidWorks (3D), Inventor (3D), Creo Dynamics, Creo Elements, Siemens NX, Solid Edge (3D), AutoCAD (2D), Vellum / Draftboard (2D), Microsoft Office, SISTEMA
- Software training: SolidWorks (3D), Inventor (3D), AutoCAD (2D), Solid Edge (3D), Siemens NX, PTC Creo Dynamics and Creo Elements
Wito J.
Last position:
Freelance Design Engineer at ENGGESA Maschinenbau GmbH
- Sheet metal design
- Design of various individual test fixtures for the automotive industry
- Test fixture for connectors
- CAD systems: SolidWorks
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Statistics of experts using CIM DATABASE
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
31 years
Position duration
6.9 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Customer Service
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Afrikaans
Speak two or more languages
89%
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 Germany 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 Germany using CIM DATABASE
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.
CIM DATABASE experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (78%)
- Manufacturing (78%)
- Aerospace and Defense (44%)
- Information Technology (44%)
- Construction (22%)
- Food and Beverage (22%)
- Healthcare (22%)
- Professional Services (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Product data foundation
CIM DATABASE is a product lifecycle management system from CONTACT Software. It centralizes product structures, technical documents, specifications, changes and project information across the product lifecycle. Companies use it to create a consistent information base for engineering, production, service and related business functions.
Where it fits
The system supports complex products and configurable variants in industrial environments. Typical applications include:
- Managing bills of materials, items and product structures
- Controlling documents, revisions, releases and changes
- Coordinating product development and manufacturing data
- Supporting service information and project-related records
Ecosystem and integration
CIM DATABASE is closely associated with CONTACT Software and its PLM ecosystem. Projects may involve CONTACT Elements, workflow configuration, classification, rights management and document handling. Specialists often connect it with ERP, CAD, manufacturing, service or identity systems through available interfaces and carefully governed data models.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance professionals during PLM rollouts, data migrations, process redesigns and integration work. External expertise is also useful when an existing installation has inconsistent structures, slow approval flows or limited user adoption. In Germany, collaboration may require coordination with local production, engineering and service teams, either remotely or on site.
Core capabilities
Strong CIM DATABASE professionals understand both the product model and the business process around it. They can translate requirements into classifications, workflows, permissions, forms and reports while protecting data quality. Useful adjacent skills include SQL, ERP or CAD integration, scripting, API work, migration planning and user enablement.
Choosing a specialist
Look for evidence of comparable PLM environments rather than familiarity with the product name alone. A capable specialist explains how they handle versioning, access rights, change control, data cleansing, testing and rollback plans. Ask for a clear delivery approach, realistic dependencies and examples of how they made the resulting system usable for different teams.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with CIM DATABASE? These answers cover the essentials.
CIM DATABASE is used to manage product data and processes across engineering, manufacturing, service and project teams. It can hold product structures, documents, classifications, revisions, changes and approvals in one controlled environment.
CIM DATABASE is often evaluated against PLM suites from larger enterprise software vendors and against custom document or product-data solutions. Its fit depends on the required product model, workflow depth, integration landscape, governance needs and the organization’s familiarity with CONTACT Software.
A strong CIM DATABASE specialist may also bring SQL, data migration, CAD or ERP integration, API and scripting knowledge, workflow design and identity management skills. Experience with classification, permissions and document control is particularly useful for complex implementations.
CIM DATABASE projects can range from targeted workflow or data-quality improvements to broad PLM transformations. The right level of experience depends on the scope, the number of connected systems, the quality of legacy data and how much process change the company expects.
CIM DATABASE work can often be performed remotely when secure access, clear ownership and reliable testing environments are available. On-site workshops may still help with process discovery, data review and coordination across German engineering or production teams, while language needs should be agreed at the start.
A CIM DATABASE migration typically covers source analysis, mapping, cleansing, transformation, import testing and reconciliation. The specialist should define how product structures, documents, revisions, classifications and relationships will be preserved and how users will validate the result.
Look for a CIM DATABASE professional who can show structured work on data models, workflows, permissions and integrations. Ask how they test changes, document decisions, manage exceptions and involve business users before a production release.
CIM DATABASE is part of the CONTACT Software ecosystem, so familiarity with related CONTACT Elements capabilities can be valuable. Freelancers should also understand the client’s CAD, ERP, service and identity landscape because the quality of the overall solution depends on these connections.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used CIM DATABASE in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 700 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used CIM DATABASE in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used CIM DATABASE in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used CIM DATABASE in their recent projects are German (100%), English (89%), and Afrikaans (11%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used CIM DATABASE in their recent projects are Automotive (78%), Manufacturing (78%), and Aerospace and Defense (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used CIM DATABASE in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (67%), and Project Management (56%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CIM DATABASE
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