Electric Motor Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Electric Motor
Norman R.
Last position:
Self-employed Management Consultant and University Lecturer at Rexin Solutions e.K.
Project management: Project leadership and coordination, consulting on project management methods
Process management: Analysis, design and implementation of processes through to operational use
Organizational development: Training and coaching for teams and leaders, maturity development
Selected consulting and project leadership experience:
ZEISS SMT: Technical project lead for the development and industrialization of a transport system for high-performance optics, using a development process based on the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook and MIL-STD, including maintenance, repair and cleaning concepts and transition to line operations
ZEISS SMT: Process architecture for a generic set of rules that guides projects in procuring or developing transport systems to meet their needs
CARIAD: Process Manager for Change Request Management (SUP.10) in a SAFe environment, aligning the process with ASPICE Level 2
Luxair/LuxairCargo: Stream Lead Customs for replacing the Cargo Management System, with an interface to the Luxembourg customs system
GEODIS: Consulting on the design of a pharma cross-dock in line with IATA CEIV Pharma
Selected teaching assignments at Hochschule Fresenius:
Freelance lecturer in the Business and Media department, supervising bachelor's and master's theses and student project groups
Bachelor's lectures (in person):
Project Management and Presentation Skills
Digital Leadership and Collaboration
Digital Program and Project Management
Digital Product Management
Master's lectures (online, Fresenius Online Campus):
- Quantitative Decision-Making – Models, Concepts and Methods
Peter F.
Last position:
Subproject Manager and Solution Architect - Microsoft 365 Transformation at Automotive Industry
Integration of highly regulated countries such as China and South Korea into a company-wide M365 tenant.
Technical contact for integrating special requirements for the executive board and German subsidiaries that are subject to BaFin compliance requirements.
Subproject management.
Coordination of requirements within the overall architecture.
Design of the use of DLP features from Microsoft Purview.
Design of special access restrictions via Entra ID Conditional Access.
Support in designing the provisioning of Teams teams and SharePoint sites with higher compliance requirements.
Technical support for implementing information classification with sensitivity labels for SharePoint Online and Teams.
Technical support for the subproject introducing CoPilot for M365.
Skills: M365, Purview, DLP, Entra ID, Sensitivity Labels, CoPilot, Teams, SharePoint Online.
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
Christian O.
Last position:
Managing Partner & Head of Electrical Engineering at B&O Automation GmbH
- Implementation of several automatic milling fixtures for metal processing in the automotive industry
- Implementation of various punching and bending machines, including interlinking
- Electrical design of a production line for surface treatment of roasting ovens for the food service industry
Daniel K.
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
Animesh B.
Last position:
Internship Data Science / Data Analytics at Grob Werke GmbH
- Developed, designed, and implemented ETL pipelines for the automatic extraction, transformation, and updating of machine data via REST APIs (Python, OOP)
- Analyzed and processed large volumes of sensor and machine datasets with Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) to identify patterns and time-series-based anomalies in industrial system data
- Developed and implemented machine learning methods (Clustering, XGBoost, Regression) for data-driven time series analysis of technical processes and predictive quality analysis
- Ensured data quality through validation, plausibility checks, and error analyses
- Prepared and presented analysis results for non-technical stakeholders
- Contributed to interdisciplinary IT and data projects in close cooperation with developers, project management, and specialist departments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and applied software engineering best practices (Git, code reviews, Agile/ Scrum methods, version control)
Josef S.
Last position:
Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools at Satisloh GmbH
- Development, design, and detailing of custom machine tools (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
- 3D modeling of assembly designs, modules, and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
- Creation of assembly drawings including bill of materials structures and detailed part drawings.
- Coordination with suppliers and support for specialist departments.
- Support during prototype build and test processes.
Izet B.
Last position:
Field Service Technician at Fibronet GmbH
- Installation of fiber-optic distribution (network level 4) in accordance with planning documents in apartment buildings
- Laying, assembly and installation of fiber-optic cables
- Assembly of racks/cabinets, patch panels and multimedia sockets
- Assembly and splicing of optical fibers in splice distribution boxes, as well as building and apartment connections
- Installation of internet and TV connections at customers’ premises
- Operation and maintenance of fiber-optic blowing equipment
- Use of IT systems for order planning, processing, documentation and appointment tracking
- Processing and transmission of information and data in compliance with data protection regulations
Manfred B.
Last position:
Freelance Development Engineer / Designer at corpuls | GS Elektromedizinische Geräte G. Stemple GmbH
- Further design development of a modular patient monitor and defibrillator
- Planning and conducting tests.
Ilhan C.
Last position:
Senior Battery Systems Expert at Freelancer
400V 50A LFP (LiFePO4) 20 kWh home PV solar hybrid ESS energy storage system with inverter, MPPT, charger and battery pack
ESS systems testing and battery systems consultancy for Senec GmbH – Leipzig, Germany
48V 100A and 60V 120A Li-Ion battery pack design and BMS integration project with direct liquid immersion cooling technology for industrial mobile machinery battery pack at HyperX GmbH – Kornwestheim, Germany
Olaf S.
Last position:
Head of Material Management at Innomotics
- Support of the operational purchasing team as head of material management for a manufacturer of electric motors and medium voltage drives.
Rainer N.
Last position:
Embedded Software Developer at Bühler Motoren
- Architecture-based software refactoring of pump firmware (sensorless BLDC FOC) on an NXP MC9S12ZVM controller and an Elmos E53306B controller (ARM Cortex) following an ASPICE-compliant process
- New development of individual components and drivers, including a task scheduler and a driver for a sin/cos angle sensor
Markus S.
Last position:
Helmut Müller Automotive GmbH
- Test organization for the European automotive industry
- Transport management and provision of testing solutions
Martin B.
Last position:
Technical Writer at ATS Industrial Automation GmbH & Co. KG
- Created and managed operating manuals for various production plants.
Cemil S.
Last position:
Configuration management support, change request and defect management at Hanon-System
- Support for configuration management according to A-Spice
- Management and preparation of reports for internal and customer-specific change requests according to A-Spice
- Management and preparation of reports for internal and customer-specific defects according to A-Spice Sys
- Tracking of project activities in PTC Windchill
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Statistics of experts using Electric Motor
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3.9 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
91%
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 Electric Motor
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.
Electric Motor experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (91%)
- Automotive (73%)
- Energy (32%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Education (23%)
- Information Technology (23%)
- Transportation (18%)
- Pharmaceutical (18%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Electric Motors Do
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical motion. It drives pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, machine tools, robots, household appliances and electric vehicles. The right design balances torque, speed, efficiency, noise, thermal limits and service life.
Motor Technologies
Projects may involve induction motors, permanent-magnet synchronous motors, brushless DC motors or switched reluctance motors. The choice depends on power demand, control requirements, operating conditions, cost, maintenance and available space. Experts compare motor topologies with the complete drive system in mind.
Systems and Tooling
Electric motor work connects mechanical, electrical and embedded disciplines. Specialists use motor data sheets, electromagnetic simulation, thermal analysis, CAD, laboratory instruments and control software. They integrate inverters, sensors, gearboxes, batteries, power electronics and safety functions, then validate the complete system under realistic loads.
- Select motor topology and operating points
- Size the motor, inverter and cooling concept
- Tune speed, torque and position control
- Measure efficiency, vibration, temperature and noise
When Expertise Matters
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a new drive must move from concept to a tested prototype, or when an existing system needs better efficiency, reliability or controllability. External expertise is also useful during production transfer, failure analysis, platform development and the integration of electric drives into automated equipment. In Germany, on-site collaboration can matter for laboratory testing and factory commissioning, while remote work suits modelling, documentation and control development.
Strong Professional Practice
Strong professionals connect calculations with measured behaviour. They define requirements clearly, challenge unrealistic duty cycles and document assumptions behind motor and inverter choices. They understand electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical and acoustic trade-offs, and can explain results to hardware, software, manufacturing and product teams. Good specialists also plan tests that reveal faults before field deployment.
Choosing the Right Specialist
Look for evidence of complete drive-system work rather than isolated motor selection. Relevant experience may include inverter commissioning, field-oriented control, sensorless operation, functional safety, EMC testing, battery systems or industrial communication. Ask how the specialist handled heat, overloads, harmonics, vibration, start-up behaviour and production constraints. A strong project fit includes the motor technology, power range, operating profile, tools and required level of hands-on access.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Electric Motor.
An electric motor converts electrical energy into rotation or linear motion for equipment such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, robots, machine tools and electric vehicles. The motor is usually part of a larger drive that includes an inverter, sensors, control software, mechanical transmission and cooling.
An electric motor delivers torque through electromagnetic forces and can respond quickly to control commands. Compared with an internal combustion engine, it usually has a simpler mechanical arrangement and different requirements for power electronics, thermal management, energy storage and control.
An electric motor specialist often needs knowledge of power electronics, inverter design, embedded control, field-oriented control, sensors, electromagnetic simulation and thermal analysis. Mechanical design, battery systems, EMC testing, functional safety and industrial communication can also be important.
An electric motor assignment may need focused experience when the task is modelling, documentation or test automation, but complex product work calls for experience across motor, inverter, mechanics and validation. Assess the specialist against the duty cycle, power level, control method, safety needs and maturity of the prototype rather than a generic experience label.
An electric motor project can often be handled remotely for simulation, control development, requirements, data analysis and documentation. On-site time may still be needed in Germany for laboratory measurements, prototype changes, commissioning, production support or access to specialised test equipment.
An electric motor specialist should explain design decisions using torque-speed curves, thermal limits, efficiency, control behaviour and measured test results. Review examples of complete drive systems and ask how the specialist investigated vibration, overheating, EMC problems, overloads and unexpected field behaviour.
An electric motor type should be selected from the operating profile and system constraints, not by popularity alone. Permanent-magnet synchronous, induction, brushless DC and switched reluctance motors each bring different trade-offs in efficiency, control complexity, materials, maintenance, noise and cost.
An electric motor freelancer may deliver a motor and inverter specification, sizing calculations, simulation models, control software, test plans, measurement reports and commissioning documentation. The exact scope can also include failure analysis, supplier evaluation, prototype integration and recommendations for production readiness.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Electric Motor in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 727 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Electric Motor in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Electric Motor in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Electric Motor in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and French (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Electric Motor in their recent projects are Manufacturing (91%), Automotive (73%), and Energy (32%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Electric Motor in their recent projects are Product Development (95%), Project Management (73%), and Operations (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Electric Motor
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