Drive Technology Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Drive Technology
Rafal K.
Last position:
Development Engineer at Hexagon Purus
- CAD System - SolidWorks 2021
- PDM Database - HXP SolidWorks
- Product - Mobile Hydrogen Filling Station
- Processing and implementing change instructions
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Reviewing and releasing manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Providing technical support to engineering service providers
- Working closely with the Purchasing and Quality departments
- Developing and implementing cost reduction targets
- Planning and carrying out concept validations
- Independently developing proposed solutions and technical concepts for innovative ideas
- Establishing and maintaining contact with suppliers
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.
Ömer G.
Last position:
Project & Sales Manager Industrial Heat Pumps (10–150 MW) at MAN Energy Solutions (today Everllence)
- Responsible for two to three large heat pump projects, each with a volume of €20–40 million
- Managed all phases: preliminary concept, case study, full concept with system design and cost-benefit analysis, proposal and contract process through commissioning
- Applications: district heating, paper industry, Food & Beverage, hot water and steam generation from industrial waste heat
- Coordinated thermodynamics, standards, safety concepts, buildings, logistics, and quality
Josef E.
Last position:
Managing Director at CAE Consulting & Engineering GmbH
I work as managing director – organization and active development engineer
Recently completed or nearing completion (2023, 2024):
- Projects in the field of wafer production at Hittec Prontor GmbH (apertures for ZEISS SMT GmbH)
- Micromanipulator concepts with flexure joints for ZEISS SMT, arranged through HAYS AG)
- EVE Innovativ GmbH (combined heat and power plants)
- Kraftblock GmbH, (renewable energy storage)
- CAE Consulting Eng. GmbH, European patent for hybrid robot, market development
- TQ Systems GmbH (gearbox technology)
CE is a supplier of development services in the broad field of mechanical engineering. 30 completed projects in the D-A-CH region. Development and patent exploitation company for R&D, products, cutting and welding robots, conveyor technology ... etc.
My most important results:
- Small selection - results of research and development activities led to the international patent application for cutting and welding robots and to the German patent application for the rotary lifting hanger as well as the spherical joint for combining 3 rods at one point for the parallel kinematics robot, push chain, own European patent for hybrid robot, combustion engines
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
Mikalai P.
Last position:
Managing Director at IPMS UG
- Project and construction management in the fields of steel production, mining, drive technology and power quality
- Consulting and sales in the fields of medical technology, security equipment and video surveillance
- Wholesale of machinery / technological equipment and medical technology
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)
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
Jean Erge E.
Last position:
Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH
- Plan and design complex production facilities as part of a team
- Prepare and modify electrical circuit diagrams
- Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
- Analyze faults in electronic assemblies
- Create PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
- Identify and implement optimization measures
- Prepare operating instructions
- Ensure IT security for the entire operational technology
- Support building technology
- Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
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
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
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.
Hector V.
Last position:
Automation Engineer at Self-employed
- Development and implementation of customized automation solutions
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
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Drive Technology
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
4.8 years
Positions per freelancer
11
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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 (62%)
- Energy (50%)
- Professional Services (35%)
- Construction (27%)
- Information Technology (27%)
- Aerospace and Defense (23%)
- Chemical (19%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Drive Technology Covers
Drive technology covers the components and control methods that convert electrical energy into controlled mechanical movement. It includes motors, frequency converters, servo systems, gear units, inverters, motion controllers and the software that coordinates them. These systems run machines, production lines, conveyors, pumps, fans, robotics and material-handling equipment.
Systems and Applications
Companies use drive technology where speed, torque, position and energy consumption must be controlled reliably. Typical work includes selecting components, sizing motors, integrating safety functions and tuning motion for demanding industrial processes.
- Machine and plant drive systems
- Servo motion and positioning
- Conveyor, pump and fan applications
- Robotics and automated handling
Ecosystem and Tooling
Specialists work across hardware and software from suppliers such as Siemens, SEW-Eurodrive, Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff, Lenze and Rockwell Automation. Relevant environments include PLC and motion programming, fieldbus and industrial Ethernet, HMI systems, electrical CAD, simulation tools and commissioning software. Experience with PROFINET, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS and OPC UA often supports integration across the plant.
When Companies Need Specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team must modernize a machine, resolve recurring faults or deliver a new production cell without slowing daily operations. In Germany, specialists may support automotive, manufacturing, logistics, food production, energy and process-industry sites. Remote preparation can cover design and diagnostics, while commissioning usually requires coordinated on-site work.
- Motor and inverter selection
- Drive parameterization and tuning
- PLC, safety and motion integration
- Fault analysis and commissioning
Skills That Matter
Strong professionals understand the relationship between electrical design, mechanics, control logic and production targets. They can read schematics, calculate load requirements, configure protection and safety functions, and diagnose problems from measurements rather than guesswork. Clear documentation and careful change control matter as much as technical execution.
Choosing the Right Professional
Assess whether a specialist has worked with the relevant motor types, drive families, control architecture and machine environment. Ask for examples of commissioning, retrofit or optimization work that resembles the planned project. German-language communication can help on local sites, while remote collaboration works well when documentation, access procedures and escalation paths are defined clearly.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Drive Technology.
Drive Technology controls how motors start, stop, accelerate, brake and hold position. It is used in conveyors, machine tools, robotics, pumps, fans, production lines and automated logistics systems.
Drive Technology focuses on controlled mechanical movement, including motors, inverters, servo systems and motion control. Industrial automation is broader and also covers PLC logic, sensors, safety, visualization and plant communication.
A strong Drive Technology specialist often combines electrical engineering with PLC and motion programming, industrial networking, functional safety and mechanical load assessment. Experience with commissioning, HMI systems and fault diagnosis is also valuable.
The right level depends on the scope. A parameter adjustment may need focused commissioning expertise, while a plant retrofit calls for someone who can handle electrical design, controls integration, safety validation and production handover.
Drive Technology planning, documentation, simulation and some diagnostics can often be handled remotely. Physical installation, measurements, safety checks and final commissioning usually require coordinated on-site work, especially at German production facilities.
A capable Drive Technology professional may work with Siemens, SEW-Eurodrive, Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff, Lenze or Rockwell Automation. Knowledge of PROFINET, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS and OPC UA helps when drives must communicate with PLCs and wider plant systems.
Ask how the specialist approaches sizing, parameterization, safety and fault isolation before reviewing past results. Good answers connect measurements and operating conditions to a documented solution, rather than relying on trial and error.
Before accepting Drive Technology work, clarify the machine state, drive and motor inventory, control platform, site access, safety responsibilities and commissioning window. Also confirm who provides schematics, backups, test equipment and approval for production changes.
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 4.8 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 (62%), and Energy (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Drive Technology in their recent projects are Operations (85%), 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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