Computer-Aided Design Experts in Austria
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Meris Besirevic
Last position:
Owner, CAM Technician at CNC BRUDER e.U.
- CAD/CAM/CNC services with own TopSolid license
- Parametric CAD design
- CAM programming for turning and milling machining centers
- CNC contract manufacturing
Marian Cucu
Last position:
Mechanical Development Staff Engineer at Flex
- Develop mechanical requirements in alignment with customer specifications.
- Design and simulate mechanical components and assemblies using PTC Creo, including:
- 2D/3D CAD capabilities including advanced surfacing
- Model based geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
- Linear static FEA analysis.
- Perform tolerance analysis using TSA spreadsheets and CETOL 6σ.
- Represent the department in project meetings and collaborate with design teams to ensure project alignment.
- Participate in prototyping activities, optimizing designs for manufacturability.
- Conduct testing, verification, and documentation per industry standards.
- Completed training in X-ray inspection (X-ray analysis) for mechanical and electronic assemblies.
- Support system engineers in customer requirements analysis and feasibility evaluation.
- Assist electrical engineers by designing the mechanical layout of the PCBA, ensuring collision-free integration of electrical components.
- Apply Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt Certified) and use Minitab for statistical analysis.
- Support risk management activities (dFMEA).
- Gained practical knowledge of PCBA production processes through regular visits to SMT production lines, enhancing understanding of design-for-manufacturability.
- Work closely with international teams (Italy, Romania).
Georg Oberdammer
Last position:
CIO / CDO at TroGroup
- Design and execution of the transformation journey of IT & digitization and enablement of the further development of the group
- Development of the global IT & digitization strategy (motto: “ahead of the wave”) based on group standards and USP-driven digital solutions
- Definition of the digital strategy as part of the company’s 2030 strategy with a focus on the value disciplines “operational excellence,” “customer intimacy,” “product leadership”
- Design and implementation of a business-focused, global IT organization, including existing shadow IT parts
- Digital product development with a focus on IoT, data science, AI, software development (DevOps), cloud architecture, and Azure cloud services
- Initiation and ramp-up of the CoE for artificial intelligence and data analytics, including several agentic AI projects
- Definition and global rollout of the enterprise, infrastructure, and application architecture
- Cloud transformation including setup and execution of the global S/4HANA rollout, introducing new capabilities and modules
- Global business process standardization, automation, and end-to-end digitization within and across divisions
- IT/OT integration (shop floor, CAx integration)
- P&L responsibility and further development of digital marketing & sales channels, SEO/SEA, online product configuration, PIM/DAM, eBusiness/eCommerce systems
- Implementation of a global intranet portal and several digital solutions like Workday, Concur, Softconcis, Tacto, xFlow
- Further development of Salesforce beyond CRM into a sales backbone
- Support of M&A and divestiture
- Cyber security excellence, data protection, and NIS2 preparation
- Ramp-up of nearshore and offshore locations (Poland, India)
- Evaluation and implementation of business-value–driven IT innovation like RPA, business process AI, and low-code
- IT budgeting and controlling, KPI reporting, and negotiation of large IT contracts
- Global recruiting, people retention, and development
- Stakeholder management with executive management and heads of divisions
Walter Grosshammer
Last position:
Contractor at Self Employed
- Project scheduling in Primavera P6
- Project control
Wolfgang Gärber
Last position:
Harman-Becker GmbH
- TI-DSP Audio Framework
- Fixing runtime / performance problem on a hybrid multicore SoC DRA787
- Handling, tuning and optimization for online AVAS speaker impedance monitoring
- Alternate detection algorithm developed and proposed
Martin Trebichavský
Last position:
Project Manager, Product Developer at APA GmbH
- Concept and redesign of tree guards and harvest aids for fruit trees
- Drafts, design and studies of parts and assemblies
- Documentation
- System environment: SolidWorks 2023; MS Office
Alexander Gonsior
Last position:
Development, Sales, Marketing at GECKO SPA GMBH
- development of walk-on pool covers
- design of automated assemblies in CAD (Creo Parametric)
- rendering with Keyshot and creating AR files (AR360.io)
- marketing, sales, manufacturing and assembly
Matthias Meyer
Last position:
IT Consultant at Backup4U Datenverarbeitung GmbH
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for dmTECH in the DM group as a whole (2024–2026)
- Completion of the Lotus Notes replacement for R-IT (2023–2024)
- Further development of IAM for dmTECH (2023–2024)
- Reorganization of test infrastructure and test management for dmTECH/IAM (2023–2024)
- Further development of IAM for 28,000 employees (project for dmTECH, Germany, 2023)
- Completion of the Lotus Notes replacement for R-IT customers Raiffeisen Landesbank and branch offices (2023)
- Completion of the implementation of IAM for >50,000 employees (2022)
- Replacement of a remote access in-house solution with PAM/CyberArk (2022)
- Implementation of IAM for <1,000 employees (project for card complete, Austria, 2022)
Yash Waware
Last position:
R&D Support at HILTI Austria Industrie GmbH
- Conducted literature reviews on current research topics (EN 1090-2) and helped formulating technical guidelines for integration into ongoing applications.
- Supported product development by designing assemblies and technical drawings using NX CAD with support on tolerance calculations.
- Simulated prototypes using ANSYS and Simcenter Pre/Post to evaluate design feasibility.
- Developed and implemented test setups for new prototypes, enabling validation of design concepts.
- Executed product audits (ISIR) ensuring compliance with quality standards and design specifications.
Michael Grassberger
Last position:
CAD designer at Anonym
Mechanical engineering - startup in transport and conveyor systems Using Creo Parametric
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Statistics of experts using Computer-Aided Design
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
90%
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 Austria 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 Austria using Computer-Aided Design
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
CAD Basics
Computer-Aided Design, often called CAD, is used to create accurate digital models and drawings for physical products, parts, and spaces. It supports concept work, detailed documentation, and revisions when designs change. Strong specialists keep geometry clean and files easy to reuse.
Typical Work
- 2D technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly
- 3D part and assembly models for product development
- Layouts for buildings, interiors, and plant rooms
- Design updates, redlines, and drawing cleanup
- File preparation for review, sharing, and downstream tools
Tools and Formats
CAD work often sits around AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar systems. File handling matters as much as modeling: DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, and PDF are common handoff formats. Good experts know how to move between systems without losing intent.
Where It Matters
Companies bring in CAD specialists when product drawings must be exact, legacy files need to be repaired, or a team is short on drafting capacity. In Austria, that often includes manufacturing, mechanical equipment, construction, and industrial suppliers. Remote work is common, but on-site review can help during design freezes and shop-floor coordination.
What Strong Experts Do
Strong professionals do more than draw shapes. They manage layers, constraints, tolerances, references, and naming so files stay stable over time.
- keep models parametric and easy to change
- prepare assemblies, sections, and exploded views
- check dimensions, tolerances, and drawing consistency
- work with revision control and clear file structure
Hiring Signals
Look for specialists who understand both the tool and the real object being designed. They should ask about manufacturing limits, material behavior, standards, and how the files will be used after handoff. The best CAD experts make drawings clearer, not just prettier, and they reduce back-and-forth before release.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Computer-Aided Design? Start with the answers below.
Computer-Aided Design is used to turn ideas into precise digital drawings and 3D models that can be reviewed, changed, and handed to production. Companies use it for mechanical parts, product assemblies, building layouts, and documentation that must stay accurate through revisions.
CAD is the broader practice of creating and managing digital designs, while AutoCAD is one well-known tool used for it. A freelancer may also work in SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, or Inventor, depending on the project and the file type you need.
Computer-Aided Design support makes sense when your team is overloaded, a design needs to be cleaned up for release, or the file format is not familiar in-house. It also helps when you need a fresh set of eyes on dimensions, tolerances, and documentation before manufacturing or permit submission.
A strong CAD specialist usually understands drafting standards, tolerances, materials, and the manufacturing or construction process behind the model. Depending on the project, they may also need PDM or PLM basics, file conversion discipline, and enough technical communication to work with engineers, architects, or shop teams.
Computer-Aided Design tasks vary a lot, so the right depth depends on the file complexity and the risk of error. Simple drawing cleanup can be handled by a generalist, while assemblies, production-ready parts, or regulated documentation need a specialist who has handled similar work before.
Most CAD work can be done remotely if the expert gets the right sketches, markups, standards, and file access. On-site collaboration helps when the design depends on physical measurements, shop-floor feedback, or close coordination with local teams in Austria.
Review the first sample file carefully. A strong Computer-Aided Design professional delivers clean layers, correct dimensions, consistent naming, and models or drawings that are easy to edit later. Ask for a sample of similar work and check whether the file structure matches your internal process.
A CAD specialist should confirm the target software, file formats, revision rules, required standards, and how the deliverable will be used after handoff. They should also ask whether the task is concept modeling, detailed drafting, conversion, or cleanup, because each one needs a different workflow.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 815 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are German (100%), English (80%), and Spanish (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (60%), and Energy (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (60%), and Information Technology (50%).
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