Drive Technology Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Drive Technology
Volker W.
Last position:
Analyst – Platform Optimization at TradingView ProRealtime
Programming custom indicators with ProBuilder (for the ProRealTime platform)
6 months at RCP - Rabe Academy (basics - trading account - TWS Interactive Brokers) Focus: ETH price history - NVIDIA stock (NASDAQ and CBOE)
- 500 hours total (TradingView & ProRealTime), including approx. 1,500 hours of tick data analysis using ProRealTime
Systematic market analysis, development of custom indicators, pattern recognition.
Youness R.
Last position:
Communication modernization and recipe management between S7-300, S7-1500 and WinCC V7 at Siemens AG
- Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
- Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
- Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
- Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
- Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
- Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
- Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
- Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation
Antje G.
Last position:
Senior Project and Requirements Manager – B2C Transformation Project at Telefónica Germany
- Responsible for the comprehensive integration of partner incentive compensation management into a transformation project based on a scaled agile framework (SAFe), ensuring consistent end-to-end implementation.
- Managed project activities and held functional responsibility as Business Requirement Owner to ensure consistent, business-oriented solutions in the transformation context.
- Analyzed, structured and quality-assured business requirements and business user stories using an internal company AI tool, including the definition of acceptance criteria.
Jürgen R.
Last position:
Founder / Managing Partner at RAUSCH Unternehmensberatung GmbH
- Business consulting, process consulting, digitalization consulting, and funding consulting as well as coaching for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Rafal K.
Last position:
Development Engineer at Hexagon Purus
- CAD system: SolidWorks 2021
- PDM database: HXP SolidWorks
- Product: mobile hydrogen refueling station
- Handling and implementing change requests
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Reviewing and approving production and assembly drawings
- Providing technical support to engineering service providers
- Collaborating closely with purchasing and quality teams
- Developing and achieving cost reduction goals
- Planning and executing concept validations
- Independently creating solution proposals and technical concepts for new ideas
- Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships
Frank B.
Last position:
Subproject Lead Control Technology at Aumann Beelen GmbH
- Concept creation and detailed design for a battery module assembly line
- Commissioning coordination at a large Bavarian automotive manufacturer
Mikalai P.
Last position:
Managing Director at IPMS UG
- Project and site management in steel production, mining, drive technology, power quality
- Consulting and sales in medical technology, safety equipment and video surveillance
- Wholesale of machinery/technological equipment and medical technology
Christel T.
Last position:
Project Management and Controlling at WTS Group AG
- Leading international tax consultancy with 14 locations in Germany
- Property tax reform project with eight project streams
- Independent project management and control of client projects
- Sole responsibility for ensuring project success and making decisions
- Tracking open to-dos
- Risk management according to MaRisk
- Reporting, creating status slides and project documentation
- Designing an Excel matrix for consolidation match (advanced) of customer data
- Moderation of video conferences
- Project controlling
- Use of MS Teams, MS Office 365, and Excel
- Working according to ITILv3 and agile methods
Josef E.
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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Start: by agreement, based on your wishes and needs, fully flexible, permanent or fixed-term, temporary work, … etc. Compensation: within your planned budget for the position, by agreement
Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
Marian L.
Last position:
Founder at Smart Mode Engineering e.K.
Commissioning of all types of machine tools with Sinumerik 840d PL & SL controls with up to 56 axes including Safety Integrated
PLC programming with Step7 in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
PLC programming in TIA Portal in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
NC programming (automation cycles, measurement cycles, and machining cycles)
Visualization using HMI Pro, Easy Screen, Sinumerik Operate & WinCC
Software development in interface programming (communication with ABB/Fanuc/KUKA robots, measuring machines, washing machines, tool monitoring systems and transport systems)
Cycle time optimization and drive optimization
Successful business founding
Successful building of a customer base
Expanded knowledge of other machine tools (Chiron, Stama, Index, Magdeburg, Boehringer, EMAG, Schuster, DMG MORI, Schaudt, Mikrosa, Felsomat, Risomat)
Successful completion of each individual project
Jean Erge E.
Last position:
Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH
- Plan and design complex production systems as part of a team
- Develop and modify electrical circuit diagrams
- Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies
- Develop PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
- Identify and implement optimization measures
- Create operating instructions
- Ensure IT security of all operational technology
- Support building services
- Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
Leonardo H.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Logic-Core GmbH
Logic-Core GmbH specializes in industrial automation technology and offers tailor-made solutions and comprehensive project management from the initial idea to execution.
Custom, client-focused freelance engineering services in the field of automation technology.
Development of custom PLC programs and modern visualization systems using TIA Portal, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Design, creation and optimization of electrical schematics with WS-CAD Electrix, consistently taking into account and complying with current SIL and ATEX standards.
International commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems in the chemical, food, recycling, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries.
Personal technical consulting, reliable customer support and extensive staff training.
Many years of cross-industry experience in commissioning complex technical systems.
Andrzej M.
Last position:
External Lecturer in Applied Computer Science at Fulda University of Applied Sciences
- Neural networks
- Data structures and software algorithms
Mirko H.
Last position:
Cybersecurity Manager at Joynext GmbH
Cybersecurity for RTCU project for the Stellantis Group.
The management of cybersecurity was strongly criticized by the customer Stellantis, questioning competence. Requirements were missing or incomplete, the architecture for cybersecurity controls was non-existent, and documentation such as cybersecurity plans and concepts were incomplete and formally incorrect.
- Building customer trust and de-escalation
- Sprint planning with the customer based on SAFe
- Task-force management
- Switching planning and control to an agile approach
- Review and update of cybersecurity documents
- Communication and problem solving with suppliers, particularly Rolling Wireless and Autocrypt
- Internal workshops and coordination across various hierarchy levels from developers to CTO
- Coordination of work packages and implementation across locations in Dresden, Ningbo, and Oborniki
- Reporting and support of cybersecurity audits
- Coaching of Joynext cybersecurity managers
- De-escalation of critical customer issues
- Acceleration of requirement creation and release by a factor of 5
- Timely provision of 3rd party components
- Reduction of vulnerability management effort by factor 3
- Creation of cybersecurity documents conformant to existing standards
- Technologies and Methods: V-Modell, ASPICE, IREB, ISTQB, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, PMP, IPMA, BPMN 2.0, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Siemens Polarion, Dependency Track
Umit G.
Last position:
Project Procurement and Contract Management at TotalEnergies
Project procurement and contract management in CAPEX projects in petrochemicals – FEED-Phase and EPC-Phase with engineering partners, contractors and supplliers Tenders is SAP Ariba
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Statistics of experts using Drive Technology
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
6.9 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Operations, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
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 Drive 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Drive Technology experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (58%)
- Energy (46%)
- Professional Services (35%)
- Information Technology (31%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Chemical (23%)
- Construction (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Drive Technology Covers
Drive Technology combines motors, power electronics, control systems and mechanical transmission to create and regulate motion. It is used in production lines, robotics, conveyors, machine tools, packaging equipment and mobile industrial systems. The field includes electric drives, servo systems, variable-frequency drives and motion control.
Systems and Applications
Companies use Drive Technology to control speed, torque, position and energy use across individual machines or connected production cells. Specialists work with induction motors, synchronous motors, servo motors, gearboxes, braking systems and regenerative solutions. In Germany, this expertise is common in manufacturing, logistics, process industries and industrial automation.
- Configure motor and inverter combinations
- Design coordinated servo axes
- Improve machine motion and energy efficiency
- Integrate drives into production equipment
Ecosystem and Tooling
Drive Technology projects connect electrical engineering with PLC programming, industrial networks and mechanical design. Relevant tools and environments include Siemens TIA Portal, SINAMICS, Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT, PROFINET and OPC UA. Strong specialists also understand safety functions, parameter management, commissioning and diagnostic data.
When Companies Need Specialists
External expertise helps when a machine retrofit, new production cell or recurring drive fault requires focused knowledge. Companies also bring in freelance professionals for commissioning, control cabinet changes, performance tuning and documentation. Remote preparation can cover software, parameters and analysis, while on-site work may be needed for wiring, testing and machine acceptance.
- Replace obsolete drives without disrupting production
- Tune servo motion and reduce vibration
- Diagnose faults across drives, PLCs and networks
- Prepare commissioning and maintenance documentation
What Strong Professionals Deliver
A capable Drive Technology specialist begins with the machine sequence, load profile and safety concept rather than selecting hardware in isolation. They document parameters, explain failure modes and validate behavior under realistic operating conditions. They can work across electrical, mechanical and software interfaces and communicate clearly with German-speaking site teams when required.
Choosing the Right Expertise
Match the specialist to the drive family, controller, fieldbus and machine type already in use. Ask for evidence of comparable commissioning, retrofit or optimization work and clarify access to hardware, drawings and test environments. For remote collaboration, define secure access, handover documents and the points that still require physical presence at the site.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Drive Technology.
Drive Technology controls how machines generate and regulate motion. It supports motors, inverters, servo axes, gearboxes and braking systems in equipment such as conveyors, robots, machine tools and packaging lines.
Drive Technology covers the complete motion system, including power electronics, feedback, control logic, communication and mechanical transmission. Basic motor control may only switch or regulate a motor, while a drive system can coordinate position, torque, speed and safety behavior.
A strong Drive Technology specialist often works with PLC programming, industrial Ethernet, electrical schematics and functional safety. Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, SINAMICS, Beckhoff TwinCAT, EtherCAT, PROFINET or OPC UA can be important depending on the machine.
The right Drive Technology experience depends on the scope, not a fixed duration. A parameter change may need focused commissioning knowledge, while a retrofit or multi-axis machine requires proven work across motor selection, control software, safety, networking and site acceptance.
Drive Technology planning, parameter analysis, software preparation and documentation can often be handled remotely. Wiring checks, live commissioning and machine acceptance usually require on-site collaboration, with clear access rules and German or English communication agreed in advance.
Drive Technology is often preferred when a machine needs precise positioning, variable speed, energy recovery or coordinated axes. Pneumatic systems can remain suitable for simple, fast linear movements, so the choice depends on load, accuracy, cycle behavior and maintenance conditions.
Ask a Drive Technology freelancer to explain a comparable machine problem from diagnosis through validation. Look for structured parameter handling, safe commissioning practices, clear fault analysis and documentation that another specialist can use for maintenance.
The main challenge in Drive Technology is the interaction between electrical hardware, mechanics, PLC logic, networks and safety functions. A change to acceleration, feedback or torque limits can affect the whole machine, so specialists must test changes systematically and understand the production process.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Drive Technology in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 797 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Drive Technology in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Drive Technology in their recent projects have 27 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 Drive Technology in their recent projects are German (92%), English (88%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Drive Technology in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (58%), and Energy (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Drive Technology in their recent projects are Operations (88%), Product Development (81%), and Project Management (81%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Drive Technology
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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