dSPACE ControlDesk Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used dSPACE ControlDesk
Saurabh Helambe
Last position:
Master Thesis, Simulation at AVL in Germany
- Engineered and validated a full-vehicle thermal management system in MiL simulation, achieving 95% correlation accuracy against real-world vehicle measurements, directly supporting virtual calibration and reducing dependency on physical test benches.
- Led end-to-end Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) simulation development using AVL CruiseM and MATLAB/Simulink, covering system architecture, parameterization, and validation.
- Acquired and analyzed vehicle sensor measurements (temperature, volumetric flow rate) using dSpace MicroAutoBox (HiL) and IPEmotion, translating raw data into actionable calibration insights.
- Calibrated and optimized critical actuators and thermal components - pumps, valves, electric heaters, heat exchangers, and refrigerant circuits and identified/integrated previously missing physical behaviors to close the gap between simulated and real vehicle performance.
- Designed and tuned an integrated actuator controller with precisely calibrated parameters, producing a high-accuracy virtual model adopted for downstream development use.
Achim B.
Last position:
Software Developer / Integration, Test & MBSE
- Integration of ADAS components in different project roles as integrator, tester and debugger, including BMW KAFAS4 camera system and ZF Full Range Radar.
- Connection and visualization of radar sensor data via ROS2 (Linux) to support sensor fusion and...
Mustafa Kablan
Last position:
Senior Consultant SCCM, SCOM, SCSM, SCVMM / Software packaging at LfSt - Bavarian State Office for Taxes
- Further development of the existing SCCM 2509 implementation
- Schema extension, CAS extension
- Creating task sequences, in-place upgrade
- Patch management (WSUS)
- Security updates, feature updates
- Emergency fixes, application updates
- Incident, change, and problem management (3rd level)
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPMC
- Managing users, groups, OUs, computers
- Setting up GPOs
- Senior consultant for software packaging in an SCCM 2509 environment
- Project management ITIL standards
- Defect management
- SIT (Software Integration Test)
- SAT (Software Acceptance Test)
- UAT (User Acceptance Test)
- Adjusting Windows 11 25H2 client deployment
- Secunet SINA management systems administrator
- Secunet SINA Workstation 3.5.4
- Maintenance and configuration work in SINA management
- Importing and adjusting IPsec policies
- Retrieving and documenting status, firmware versions, and configurations of individual SINA devices
- Consulting and implementation in fault and incident management
- Implementation of documentation and rollout of new software versions
- Creating software packages based on PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit, Flexera AdminStudio for the W11 64-bit platform and Server 2025 / 2022
- Number of PC systems: approx. 1,850.
Label: PowerShell, VBS, Batch scripting
Label: SCCM 2503, Windows 11 64 Bit, Windows 2025 Server, Windows 2022 Server, Windows 2019 Server
Saadat Hussain
Last position:
Motor Development Intern at Denso Europe
- Carried out FEM simulations of a novel brushless externally excited synchronous motor with JMAG to reduce iron losses by 8%
- Developed MATLAB scripts to optimize the total loss profiles based on machine parameters
- Developed a Python-based GUI tool for calculating optimal motor design parameters
- Created Python scripts in JMAG to automate and improve simulation processes
Josef Abou El-Naga
Last position:
System and Function Developer 12V Battery at Mercedes-Benz AG
- Responsible for the development and support of diagnostic and OBD functions
- Working as a cyber security engineer in embedded systems
- Coordinating and managing suppliers, as well as liaising with customers
- Preparing certification documents and supporting OBD certification
- Conducting tests for diagnostic and OBD functions, and flash processes
- Tools: JIRA, Vector CANoe, Vector vFlash, Vector CANape, Matlab/Simulink, CANdelaStudio, DiagRA, 1699-5 Test, Softing DTS, DNG, IC5000 Debugger
Satish Parapur
Last position:
Project Lead at L&T Technology Services
- Tested Body Control Module (BCM) software using dSPACE, Control Desk and EXAM in GHIL (Gesamt HIL).
- Led a team of 8 engineers and managed end-to-end software execution for each release, from requirement analysis to final validation and release.
- Coordinated with function specialists to analyse requirements and derive test cases.
- Developed test specifications and maintained bidirectional traceability between requirements and test cases.
- Automated test cases and built library functions using EXAM (Audi and VW customer-specific tool for test automation).
- Organised GHIL testing activities for both manual and automated test execution.
- Evaluated and analysed test reports generated from night runs in EXAM.
- Identified software and GHIL issues based on report analysis and created bug tickets for traceability.
Christian Höing
Last position:
Self-Employed at Minebea AccessSolutions Germany GmbH
- Set up & develop a HIL system based on the Vector VT System
- Create & execute system test cases with vTESTstudio
- Lead 3 team members (automated tests from requirements)
- Plan & execute software tests including documentation & deviation management
- Participate in internal & external reviews to check testability
Michael Scherer
Last position:
Electrical Technician / Master Electrician
- 21 years of experience in the chemical/petrochemical industry in planning, installation, execution and commissioning
- Operation and control desk for German Aviation and Space Technology in Lampoldshausen (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
- Retrofit and commissioning of a gel furnace for Audi in Neckarsulm (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
- Mercury separation plant at MHD in Duisburg (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
- Fine zinc washing plant at MHD in Duisburg (Eplan 5.5-5.7)
- Gas, measuring and control systems in Cairo, Egypt (Eplan P8)
- Automation of a gas rail switching system in Suez, Egypt (Eplan P8)
- Planning and project engineering of a sludge incineration plant in St. Petersburg, Russia (Eplan P8)
- Planning and project engineering of a sludge incineration plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Eplan P8)
- Planning and project engineering of a gas, measuring and control system in Malmö, Sweden (Eplan P8)
- Pilot plant test setup for Outotec's Enefit facility in Frankfurt
- Eight pumping systems with redundant S7-400H control by Sulzer in Bruchsal (Eplan P8)
- Eplan projects for Intervet in Leverkusen (Eplan P8)
- Plant and automation concept for a lubricating oil production plant in Kaiserslautern (Eplan P8)
- Planning of battery test benches for Akasol in Darmstadt (Eplan P8)
- Planning and commissioning of various remote control pump stations and gas stations for RheinEnergie (Amperesoft ProPlan; 2003-2008, 2012-2014, since 2023)
- Planning and project engineering of Project Poly 9 for Wacker Chemie in Nünchritz using COMOS-PT (2 years)
- Planning for Wacker Burghausen (COMOS-PT; 2 years)
- Retrofit of HIMA safety concept for the Vinnolit plant in Cologne (Prodok; 2 years)
- Planning for the process industry at BASF site in Ludwigshafen (Prodok; since 2023)
- Project management and leadership of planning teams at SGL Carbon in Augsburg for plant conversions to PCS7-H (Eplan P8)
- Project management for Linde AG in Duisburg, conversion of air separation plants to PCS7-H (Eplan P8)
- Sinter plant in India with ABB control system (Eplan P8)
- Paper sludge incineration at Eren Çorlu in Turkey (Eplan P8)
- Flue gas cleaning at LKAB in Sweden (Eplan P8)
- Contact person for an automation concept at the Frankfurt/Höchst chemical park (Eplan P8)
- Experience in explosion protection, including calculation of intrinsic safety proof
- Experience in electrical engineering, design of switchgear
- Experience in commissioning of process engineering and chemical plants
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using dSPACE ControlDesk
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years
Position duration
5.6 years
Positions per freelancer
6
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
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 dSPACE ControlDesk
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
What it does
dSPACE ControlDesk is the workspace many teams use to operate measurement and experiment setups around dSPACE systems. It is used for ECU testing, calibration, signal observation, and automated test execution on bench and HIL rigs.
Typical work
- Build and adjust experiment layouts for test runs
- Monitor live signals and stimulus responses
- Support calibration, measurement, and validation tasks
- Connect ControlDesk with dSPACE test hardware and models
Skills that matter
Strong specialists know the ControlDesk workflow, not just the interface. They understand measurement concepts, ECU communication, signal naming, and how to organize repeatable test procedures.
They often work with dSPACE toolchains, automation logic, and data analysis steps that sit around the test bench. Clear documentation and careful traceability are part of the job.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance expertise when a test setup must be stabilized, extended, or handed over quickly. That is common in automotive development, supplier projects, and validation work in Germany where teams must keep bench and HIL activity moving.
It also helps when internal specialists are focused on release work and the ControlDesk environment still needs cleanup, scripting, or new measurements.
Common ecosystem
- dSPACE hardware and HIL benches
- ECU test and calibration workflows
- Measurement and automation scripts
- Signal mapping, logging, and experiment handling
What good professionals deliver
Good experts keep setups usable, understandable, and repeatable. They document experiment logic, check signal integrity, and make sure test steps behave the same across sessions.
They also spot problems early, such as wrong channel mapping, unstable measurements, or poor workspace structure. That reduces rework and keeps validation progress steady.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with dSPACE ControlDesk? These answers cover the essentials.
dSPACE ControlDesk is used to operate measurement, calibration, and test setups around dSPACE systems. Teams rely on it to observe signals, run experiments, and work with ECU and HIL environments in a controlled way. It is especially relevant when a project needs repeatable bench tests and clear traceability.
Yes. ControlDesk is the short name many specialists use, while dSPACE ControlDesk is the full product name. Searchers often use both terms when looking for people who can support test benches, experiment setups, and measurement workflows.
dSPACE ControlDesk sits close to the experiment and measurement side of the workflow, while other dSPACE tools may focus more on model integration, automation, or test execution. In many projects it works together with those tools rather than replacing them. Good specialists know where ControlDesk ends and the surrounding toolchain begins.
A strong ControlDesk specialist usually understands ECU communication, signal mapping, measurement concepts, and test bench structure. Experience with dSPACE hardware, logging, calibration tasks, and basic automation is very useful. Clear documentation and disciplined setup work matter just as much as tool knowledge.
Bring in dSPACE ControlDesk expertise when a setup needs to be delivered fast, fixed, or handed over cleanly. That often happens during new test bench bring-up, project peaks, or when internal teams are busy with validation and release work. Freelancers are also useful for short-term cleanup and process improvement.
Yes, much of the dSPACE ControlDesk preparation can be done remotely, such as workspace design, script review, and documentation. But access to the bench or HIL rig may still require on-site time for signal checks, hardware alignment, and live troubleshooting. In Germany, many projects use a hybrid setup.
Look for someone who can explain the experiment setup clearly, not just operate the software. A good ControlDesk expert shows structured thinking, clean signal handling, and a habit of documenting changes. Ask for examples of test bench work, calibration support, and how they handled faults or unstable measurements.
With ControlDesk, the main deliverables are usually usable experiment layouts, stable measurement views, test procedures, and clear handover notes. In many cases you also get improved traceability, better signal organization, and fewer manual steps in the workflow. That makes later validation work easier for the whole team.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE ControlDesk in their recent projects is 80 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 642 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE ControlDesk in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE ControlDesk in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE ControlDesk in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Arabic (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE ControlDesk in their recent projects are Automotive (88%), Manufacturing (50%), and Information Technology (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used dSPACE ControlDesk in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (88%), Product Development (75%), and Information Technology (50%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used dSPACE ControlDesk
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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