Computational Fluid Dynamics Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Computational Fluid Dynamics
Philipp Grunert
Last position:
Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Data-Science Factory GmbH
- Building, implementing and selling automated Data Science solutions such as Scorecard Factory and Forecast Factory
- Implementation of automated end-to-end cloud processes
- Development of LLM and NLP models
- Creation of interactive reports
- Support for national and international large corporations as well as medium-sized companies in implementing ML projects
Benjamin Rähmer
Last position:
Technical Director at maincubes Holding & Service GmbH
- Development and implementation of technical guidelines for electrical and mechanical systems
- Development of the electrical safety organisation as responsible electrician (gVEFK)
- Implementation and oversight of DCIM and related technical software solutions
- Design of technical solutions for lifecycle infrastructure and customer projects
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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Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
Dirk Markus M.
Last position:
Scientific Software Consulting Engineer
Technical audit for scientific software.
Jörg Schemminger
Last position:
Engineer & Founder at SchemTech
- Developed hybrid digital twins to enable a deep understanding of processes
- Supported improved decision-making and outcomes in industrial R&D and manufacturing
Celestin Fayet
Last position:
Project Manager & Technical Project Lead at Faycestar-Engineering
- In this role, I led a funded development and prototype project with an external partner.
- I structured processes for time, budget and risk control.
- I coordinated alignments and reports with all stakeholders.
- I systematically prepared the next project phases up to pilot and planned scaling.
André Ullmann
Last position:
RTE / Agile Coach / Full SAFe Consultant at Siemens Energy
- RTE/Agile Coach for the SAFe 6 (Scaled Agile Framework) rollout
- Building and establishing a LACE (Lean-Agile Center of Excellence) for several ARTs
- Using the tools: Azure DevOps with SCALE, Loop, MS Whiteboard
- Building the ART with 7 teams
- Training Product Owners, e.g. through SAFe POPM training and LearnSnacks
- Running the initial PI Planning as a Kickoff Planning Event
- Introducing a demand process
Reuf Kadic
Last position:
Independent Mechanical Design Engineer at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH (Herrenknecht AG)
- Development and design of a new oil drilling machine for the Beatrice oil platform, Scotland
- Concept development of the Pipe-Overdeck work platform with crane, total load 200 tons
- Static FEM calculation and CFD flow calculation for the safe drainage of oil-contaminated wastewater
- CAD: CREO, Model Manager, SAP
Konrad Müller
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
Muhammad Moiz
Last position:
Master Thesis
David Thompson-Ajayi
Last position:
AI Trainer (NLP & LLM Evaluation) at Freelance
- Designed and evaluated high-quality prompts and completions for Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on improving response accuracy, instruction-following behavior, and factual consistency.
- Annotated and rated LLM-generated outputs for grammar, coherence, relevance, and truthfulness.
- Developed RLHF-style preference data by ranking model completions to inform reinforcement learning fine-tuning cycles.
- Participated in prompt engineering experiments to assess the effect of instruction format, verbosity, and phrasing on model behavior.
- Conducted error analysis and quality assurance on large-scale NLP datasets, identifying edge cases and linguistic ambiguity affecting LLM performance.
Qianyan Tan
Last position:
CFD Engineer at Freelance Work
- Conducting CFD simulations for technical systems
- Developing simulation-based analysis and optimization models
- Technical data analysis and visualization
Florian Wirth
Last position:
Managing Director and Independent Engineering Service Provider at Wirth Engineering GmbH
- Engineering and consulting in the areas of simulation, manufacturing technology, and mechanical and plant engineering.
Karzan Mohammed
Last position:
PhD Researcher – HVAC Fault Diagnosis at Eindhoven University of Technology
- Conducting research on HVAC fault detection and diagnosis using Diagnostic Bayesian Networks.
- Developing diagnostic frameworks that combine expert knowledge with data analytics to improve system reliability.
- Integrating occupant feedback as a symptom input for enhanced fault diagnosis.
- Collaborating with industrial partners on real-world system validation.
- Publishing research in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Energy and Buildings) and presenting at international conferences.
Nayyar Rahman
Last position:
Project Manager at Borsi GmbH & Co. KG
- Technical project management from inquiry to series release
- Monitoring project progress in terms of cost, schedule and quality
- Design of deep-drawing tools and conceptualization of plastic parts and tooling
- Development of manufacturing concepts and coordination with specialist departments
- Performing feasibility analyses and cost calculations, technical support for proposals
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Statistics of experts using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years
Position duration
6.7 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Research and Development, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Education, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
74%
Doctorate
30%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 Computational Fluid Dynamics
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
CFD scope
Computational Fluid Dynamics, or CFD, is used to predict how fluids move and how they carry heat, pressure and particles. Companies use it to test designs before building physical prototypes. It helps answer questions that are hard or costly to measure in the lab.
Typical uses
- Airflow around vehicles, drones and industrial equipment
- Cooling of electronics, batteries and power systems
- Mixing, pumping and piping in process plants
- Smoke, ventilation and comfort studies in buildings
Tools and methods
Strong specialists work with meshes, boundary conditions, solver setup and post-processing. Common tools include ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+ and COMSOL, depending on the problem and internal stack. They also know when to use steady-state, transient, laminar or turbulent models.
What good work looks like
Good CFD work is not just a pretty contour plot. It starts with clear assumptions, clean geometry and a mesh that fits the physics. The result should be traceable, repeatable and tied to measurements, test data or known engineering limits.
When companies bring help
Teams usually look for freelance CFD experts when a project needs faster setup, an independent review or extra hands for a deadline. In Germany, this often comes up in automotive, energy, manufacturing and industrial equipment projects. Remote work is common, but on-site sessions help when geometry, test data or plant constraints need direct review.
Skills around CFD
- Geometry cleanup and meshing strategy
- Fluid mechanics and heat transfer
- Turbulence, multiphase or conjugate heat transfer
- Validation, reporting and design recommendations
A strong professional can explain model limits in plain language and show where the results are reliable. That matters when CFD is used to support product changes, process decisions or engineering sign-off.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Computational Fluid Dynamics is used to simulate how air, water or other fluids behave in a design or process. It helps teams study drag, pressure drop, cooling, mixing, ventilation and heat transfer before they build or change anything. That makes it useful for product design, plant work and troubleshooting.
CFD focuses on fluid flow, pressure and thermal effects, while FEA usually targets stress, strain and structural response. They are often used together when a flowing fluid also loads a part or heats it up. If your project involves airflow or pumping, CFD is the right starting point.
A strong Computational Fluid Dynamics specialist often works with ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+ or COMSOL, depending on the job. They should also know meshing tools, post-processing workflows and how to check results against measurements. Tool choice matters less than sound modelling choices and clear validation.
A CFD project works best when the specialist gets the geometry, operating conditions, fluid properties and the decision the simulation must support. If boundary conditions, material data or test measurements are missing, the first step is usually to close those gaps. Clear scope saves time and avoids misleading results.
Computational Fluid Dynamics work is stronger when the expert also understands thermodynamics, numerical methods and engineering reporting. For some projects, experience with CAD cleanup, scripting, test correlation or process engineering is also valuable. Those skills help turn simulation output into decisions.
Yes, CFD work is often done remotely because most of the job is model setup, solving and review. On-site time can help when the expert needs to inspect hardware, production constraints or test rigs. Many teams use a mix of remote analysis and in-person design reviews.
Look for a Computational Fluid Dynamics specialist who explains assumptions, mesh quality, solver settings and validation clearly. Good work shows sensitivity checks, sensible boundary conditions and results that connect to real engineering questions. If the conclusions are vague or impossible to trace, treat that as a warning sign.
CFD can be done in both open-source and commercial tools, and the better choice depends on the problem, support needs and internal workflows. Open-source options like OpenFOAM can be flexible, while commercial suites may offer stronger user interfaces, solvers or vendor support. The software matters, but the modelling skill matters more.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Computational Fluid Dynamics in their recent projects is 79 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 629 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Computational Fluid Dynamics in their recent projects, 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 74% hold at least a Master's degree, and 30% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Computational Fluid Dynamics in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Computational Fluid Dynamics in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Computational Fluid Dynamics in their recent projects are Manufacturing (67%), Education (54%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Computational Fluid Dynamics in their recent projects are Research and Development (92%), Product Development (88%), and Quality Assurance (50%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Computational Fluid Dynamics
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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