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Daniel Karge

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Technical Project Manager & Interim Manager

Berlin
Daniel Karge

Last position:

Technical Project Manager & Interim Manager at Remmert GmbH

  • Project volume in €: ~15 million
  • Number of employees: 8
  • Managing strategic projects & leading procurement
  • Outsourcing standard products abroad
  • Process optimization in quality management
  • Interim manager for purchasing & procurement
  • Planning and implementation of optimization measures
  • Material flow in production
  • Warehouse management
  • Process automation
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Basel Jaber

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Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager

Berlin
Basel Jaber

Last position:

Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager at Altran Magnetics LLC

  • Oversee development and optimization of key products, including DP contactors, EMI filters, and circuit breakers.
  • Lead certification processes ensuring compliance with UL, TÜV, and VDE standards.
  • Act as technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and manufacturing to deliver customized solutions.
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Reuf Kadic

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Independent Mechanical Design Engineer

Berlin
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
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Mendel Heit

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Lecturer for 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding

Berlin
Mendel Heit

Last position:

Lecturer for 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin

  • Semesters 1 to 3: 3D modeling, rendering and animation with Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects
  • Semesters 1 to 3: Fundamentals of design and graphic design, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
  • Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
  • Workshops on 3D printing with theory and practice for the Communication Design and Fashion degree programs
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Adam Baranski

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EHS Manager

Grossbeeren
Adam Baranski

Last position:

EHS Manager at Dematic

  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive EHS strategy for complex conveyor installations on a 95,000 m² project site with over 16 km of conveyor network
  • Fully integrated EHS components into all project phases through close collaboration with interdisciplinary project teams in a multi-shift operation
  • Established and continuously developed an integrated safety management system for up to 300 employees with ongoing optimization of safety standards
  • Responsible for coordinating recurring startup meetings for the EHS-compliant implementation of large-scale conveyor sections
  • Proper development and management of safety documentation (RAMS, EHS plans, work permits) for large industrial systems
  • Regularly performed EHS inspections and comprehensive site coordination in a continuous shift operation
  • Led the Lock-out/Tag-out (LoTo) process to ensure maximum equipment safety
  • Planned and delivered targeted EHS training and toolbox talks for teams in a large project environment
  • Successfully introduced Dematic EHS guidelines with structured reporting and ongoing performance monitoring
  • Led strategic EHS meetings to continuously reinforce the safety mindset in a dynamic work environment
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Arianna Paglia

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Nonlinear and Complex Systems Analyst (Scholarship)

Berlin
Arianna Paglia

Last position:

Nonlinear and Complex Systems Analyst (Scholarship) at National Technological University

  • Analyzed multi-source datasets using information-theory metrics such as permutation entropy, informational complexity, and decision-support models.
  • Developed algorithms and data visualizations in MATLAB and Python.
  • Conducted research and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications based on the findings.
  • Electrical project design and execution
  • Digitalization and smart systems integration
  • Supplier and contractor coordination
  • Risk and quality management
  • Strategic decision making
  • Financial and ROI perspective
  • Analytical and systemic thinking
  • Data-driven decision support
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Influential leadership
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Jürgen Groen

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Data Analysis & Harmonization

Berlin
Jürgen Groen

Last position:

Data Analysis & Harmonization at Various clients/consulting partners

  • Analysis and harmonization of master data
  • Analysis of product and customer portfolios and KPI identification
  • Preparation and harmonization of raw material master data for migration
  • Marketing and customer support as well as organization at real estate agencies
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Sowmya Nandeesh

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Structural Engineer

Berlin
Sowmya Nandeesh

Last position:

Structural Engineer at Schöne Neue Welt Ingenieure

  • Performing structural designing and formulating detail analysis report using euro code (Service Phase 2) for commercial buildings in Berlin
  • Performing structural designing and formulating detail analysis report using euro code (Service Phases 3 & 4) for a commercial building in Munich
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Philipp Helldorfer

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Freelance Mechanical Engineer

Berlin
Philipp Helldorfer

Last position:

Freelance Mechanical Engineer at Helldorfer Engineering

  • Product development, CAD design, production management, technical documentation, prototyping, kinetic installations
  • Recent projects: Kinetic Art Installation 'MULTIPOLAR' (Atelier E), Art Sculpture 'Portal' (Augmentl Studio), Electronic IP 68 Enclosure (Agurotech)
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Erik Schulze

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Freelance Project Manager & Project Consultant

Berlin
Erik Schulze

Last position:

Freelance Project Manager & Project Consultant at Self-employed

  • Project support from initial design to handover
  • Cross-trade consulting, concept development, planning, design, project & site management in areas of residential, office & workspaces, hotel & hospitality, retail, data centers and industry
  • Preparation of documents during the project phases including 2D/3D drawings, technical calculations, cost estimation and final revision of documentation after project completion
  • Conceptual planning and integration of modern technology systems into the design & building concept
  • Consulting on business & service level agreement strategies
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Shubham Tatpalliwar

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Design Engineer

Berlin
Shubham Tatpalliwar

Last position:

Junior Design Engineer at Siemens AG

  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Product Support
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Nejc Likar

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Co-founder, Manager and Instructor

Berlin
Nejc Likar

Last position:

Co-founder, Manager and Instructor at Kalamata Freedivers

  • Used engineering knowledge to design motorized safety systems for freediving
  • Built a website and custom CRM
  • Designed corporate identity

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Statistics of experts using Computer-Aided Design

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years (Germany: 22 years)

Position duration

3.8 years (Germany: 5.6 years)

Positions per freelancer

8 (Germany: 11)

Top business areas

Product Development, Operations, Project Management

Top industries

Manufacturing, Energy, Construction

Certification focus areas

Human Resources, Information Technology, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

80% (Germany: 86%)

Master's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 48%)

Doctorate

20% (Germany: 7%)

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

Most common languages

English, German, French

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 96%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin 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 Berlin using Computer-Aided Design

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 763 €
Germany avg. 722 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 784 €
Germany median 716 €

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

What CAD covers

Computer-Aided Design, or CAD, is used to create accurate digital drawings and models for products, machines, buildings, and technical parts. Strong professionals turn ideas into clear files that teams can review, test, quote, and manufacture from.

Common tools

  • AutoCAD for 2D drafting and technical documentation
  • SolidWorks for mechanical parts and assemblies
  • CATIA and Siemens NX for complex product design
  • Revit for building-focused design workflows
  • DWG, DXF, STEP, and STL handover files

When companies bring in help

Companies often need freelance CAD specialists when internal teams are overloaded, a project needs a specific tool, or legacy drawings must be cleaned up. They are also useful for tender packages, redesign work, vendor handoff, and short-term support in Berlin teams that work with English-speaking partners.

What strong specialists do

Good experts work with dimensions, tolerances, layers, assemblies, and change control without losing consistency. They understand how design intent, manufacturability, and documentation fit together, so the file is useful beyond the screen.

Typical project work

  • 2D drafting and plan updates
  • 3D part and assembly modelling
  • Revision cleanup and drawing standardisation
  • Export files for manufacturing or review
  • Coordination with engineering, architecture, or production teams

Why quality matters

Poor CAD work causes mistakes in fabrication, installation, and procurement. Strong professionals keep naming clean, layers logical, and revisions traceable, so teams can trust the files in quoting, approval, and production.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with Computer-Aided Design? These answers cover the essentials.

Computer-Aided Design is used to create precise digital drawings and models for products, parts, buildings, and technical systems. Teams rely on CAD files for review, measurement, revision control, manufacturing, and handoff to other specialists. In many projects, the output becomes the source of truth for the next stage of work.

CAD covers both. Many projects still start with 2D plans, sections, and detail drawings, while others move into 3D parts, assemblies, or building models. The right mix depends on whether the work is for documentation, coordination, simulation, or fabrication.

Computer-Aided Design focuses on drawing and modelling technical objects, while BIM is usually centered on building information and coordination data. The difference matters most in architecture and construction, where teams may need CAD for detailing and BIM for model-based collaboration. Many projects use both together.

A strong CAD specialist often understands drafting standards, geometry, tolerances, file formats, and revision workflows. Depending on the project, adjacent skills may include product design, mechanical reasoning, architecture, technical documentation, or basic manufacturing knowledge. Clear communication is just as important as tool knowledge.

Computer-Aided Design projects vary widely. A simple drawing update may only need someone who knows the tool and the standard, while a complex assembly or building package needs a specialist who can manage dependencies and documentation carefully. The harder the handoff, the more important proven project work becomes.

Yes, CAD work is often done remotely because files, markups, and revisions can be shared digitally. Berlin teams may still want on-site time for measurements, workshops, factory visits, or design reviews with hardware and physical samples. A flexible setup usually works best.

Look at the clarity of past drawings, file discipline, and how they handle revisions. A strong Computer-Aided Design professional keeps layers, naming, tolerances, and exports consistent, and can explain why they made certain choices. Good samples should show clean structure, not just attractive visuals.

A good CAD specialist should ask which software, file formats, standards, and review steps are required. They should also confirm whether the task is drafting, modelling, cleanup, or support for production or permitting. In Berlin projects, it also helps to know whether meetings will be in English, German, or both.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 763 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and French (31%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are Manufacturing (77%), Energy (46%), and Construction (38%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Computer-Aided Design in their recent projects are Product Development (85%), Operations (77%), and Project Management (77%).

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