ETAS INCA Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ETAS INCA
Goran Popovic
Last position:
Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH
Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.
Responsibilities:
- Test planning, test execution
- Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
- Requirements analysis
- Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
- Carrying out regression and integration tests
- Defect analysis
- Simulation and validation
- NetSniffer Wireshark
- Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
- Reporting
- Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
- V-Model
- CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)
Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)
Kapil Bhayani
Last position:
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer at BMW group
Testing and verification of high-voltage systems
- Performed integration and system tests for control units in PHEV/EV vehicles using ECU-TEST (TraceTronic), Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, Tornado, E-Sys, and EDIABAS.
- Analyzed the interaction of high-voltage control units (including CCU, BMU, inverter, IPB, and IPF) and carried out software updates and flash processes to verify new software versions.
- Worked closely with software, system, and integration teams in an agile development environment to analyze issues and verify new software versions.
Olfa Azzabi
Last position:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)
- Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
- Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
- Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
- Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
- Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
- Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
- Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
- Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)
Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git
Jonathan Moreau
Last position:
On-Site Coordinator at Freelance
- Customer interface and relationship management
- Requirements management and work coordination
- Technical and functional support focusing on automotive Ethernet
Michael Löbbecke
Last position:
CTO at SNIPE Germany GmbH
Software service provider for AI solutions, automation, and custom software.
Team: built from 2 to 10 developers, 8 direct reports, partly remote · Portfolio: 6 parallel projects (€25k–€250k), scaling > €1M
- Ensured delivery capability for 6 parallel customer projects: role model, capacity planning (510–660 productive person-days/year), hiring roadmap with €380k–€440k/year personnel budget
- Established SDLC framework from scratch in under 6 months: REQ/SPEC structure, V-model gates, GitHub Issues as specification, Definition of Done, release process; consistent, auditable development process across all customer projects
- Prepared large program (3,000–4,000 person-days over 18 months) for decision readiness: AI-native industry platform for the construction sector; scoping, team profile for 8–10 developers, phase 0 budget €390k
- Designed and introduced self-hosted AI platform: vLLM, LiteLLM, Qdrant, Supabase; agent architecture, MCP integration, OCR pipelines; prepared GPU investment with break-even model (month 15–16)
- Systematized presales end to end: lead qualification with maturity scoring, discovery workshops, own sizing model, costing with loaded hourly rates, structured handover to development
- Tangibly improved the security level of a customer platform: penetration test incl. re-verification of all findings
Kristin Schroeder
Last position:
Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing at SonnPower GmbH
Prepared specifications and processes to optimize request specs for energy containers. Created a guide for environmental certification and for pressure testing of fuel lines on construction sites.
Moulay Driss Sennaoui
Last position:
Project Safety Manager at Harman Automotive International
- FuSi requirements engineering in Doors for tell-tales, reverse camera and chimes
- Draft system requirements specification
- Maintain and review requirements in Doors (DNG)
- Coordinate HW, system and SW architecture teams
- Safety work product roadmap and delivery planning according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE
- Track deadlines with functional safety gate assessments
- Project capacity planning and coordination up to series release
- SW/system planning and coordination with counterparts in India, Romania, China and USA
- Track SOP milestones with customer
- Bug tracking and follow-up with Jira
- Safety analyses and HSIS requirement traceability
- Plan organizational work packages using sprints
- Coordinate ISO 26262 and ASPICE work products in the V-model development process
- Create the safety plan and the safety-critical plan
- Interface between functional safety management, HW development and software development
- Clarify and align requirements regarding quality, FuSi, standards and A-SPICE
- Coordinate between different suppliers for SoC, HW and SW quality and KPIs
Nino Sandmeier
Last position:
Freelancer in Data Science at International Companies
Proceeding what was started in 10/2023, offering data science development skills fulltime to international clients
Helping companies learn more about their existing (unstructured) data, optimize processes and technical systems, and derive solutions for their problems
Tools and technology used: Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, Django, sqlAlchemy, pyTorch), Matlab, Docker, AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, SQL, MySQL, Hadoop & Spark, Machine Learning, DNN, AI, Jira, Confluence, Git, CI/CD, GitLab, Jenkins
Martin Mittermeyer
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at MCM Modern Engineering UG HB
- Analysis of the current process
- Development of the target processes
- Support for the implementation of improvements in an SAP-enabled program
- Simplification of customer contact initiation
- Streamlining internal processes through automated real-time verification of claim relevance
- Creation of use cases
Frédéric Fokou
Last position:
Resident Engineer at Audi AG
- Prototype test drive
- Tests (SW/HW) on dynos, HIL/SIL and vehicles
- Inverter updates (flashing of EOL, boot manager, software…)
- Software commissioning
- Attending task force meetings
- Daily project management meeting
- Generation, tracking and updates of Jira tickets
- Support resolution of soft-hardware issues (troubleshooting)
- Participation of national and international test drives in Germany (Neustadt PGN), Italy (Nardo – Porsche Engineering NTC), Finland (Muonio WTCS), Sweden (Arvidsjaur)
- Performing coding (CP-Tool) and calibration activities (Vector/Inca)
- Implementing component protection VKMS via Fazit-ODIS (with UDS request) or learning/married/pairing (using PKI card)
- Recording traces for defect analysis
- Producing test reports and test summary reports
- Delivering broken hardware to the factory location and changing it with new or refurbished hardware
- Collaborating with client stakeholders and development teams
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
Dennis Gratza
Last position:
Technology Consultant at Salt and Pepper Technology GmbH
- Definition and operationalization of an evaluation process based on financial, legal, technical, strategic and sales aspects to enable a qualified approval of the relevant functional requirements for MB.OS
- Managing the timely evaluation and processing of new and modified functional requirements for MB.OS
- Interface to Systems Engineering
- Coordinating with stakeholders from various departments to meet project milestones
- Defining a global rollout process for beta software features
- Facilitating and leading cross-functional workshops
- Providing continuous reports to top management
- Creating dashboards in eazyBI based on solid data analysis to derive actions
- Setting up and maintaining the JIRA backend
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Statistics of experts using ETAS INCA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ETAS INCA
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 INCA is
ETAS INCA is a calibration and measurement environment for automotive control units. Teams use it to read signals, adjust parameters, log data, and verify ECU behavior during development and validation. It is common in powertrain, ADAS, and embedded vehicle projects.
Typical work
- ECU measurement and signal acquisition
- Calibration of maps, parameters, and variants
- Test runs with data logging and automation
- Hardware and protocol setup for lab and vehicle work
Ecosystem
Strong INCA work usually touches ETAS hardware, measurement chains, and vehicle communication standards such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet. Specialists also work with A2L files, MDF data, and scripts that support repeatable test and calibration tasks. Good professionals know how the tooling fits into the broader ECU development flow.
When to bring in specialists
Companies bring in freelance INCA experts when a project needs hands-on support fast, or when internal teams need extra depth on a specific ECU program. In Germany, this often comes up in automotive suppliers, test labs, and OEM-facing projects where on-site work, German communication, and close coordination with hardware teams matter.
What strong professionals deliver
A strong ETAS INCA specialist is careful with signal integrity, measurement setup, and calibration traceability. They can work with existing baselines, debug communication issues, and document changes clearly for later review. They also understand how to keep test work stable across different vehicles, ECUs, and tool versions.
How teams use it
INCA is used to support development from early bench tests to vehicle validation. It helps teams compare variants, confirm software changes, and track behavior under real driving conditions. Many projects use it together with ETK, bus interfaces, and scripts that repeat the same calibration steps reliably.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to ETAS INCA.
ETAS INCA is used to measure ECU signals, adjust calibration values, and record test data during development and validation. Teams rely on it when they need direct insight into control-unit behavior on the bench or in the vehicle. It is especially relevant in powertrain, chassis, and ADAS work.
Yes, INCA is the common shorthand, while ETAS INCA is the full product name. In project searches, both forms usually point to the same skill set. When you hire, look for experts who can work with the tool and the ECU environment around it.
ETAS INCA is often compared with CANape because both are used for measurement and calibration tasks. The right choice depends on the OEM process, existing hardware, and the scripts or files already in use. A good specialist can work within the toolchain your team has standardized on.
A strong ETAS INCA expert usually knows ECU basics, calibration workflows, and vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet. Familiarity with A2L, MDF, ETK hardware, and scripting is also valuable. These skills help them move from simple measurement tasks to full test support.
You do not need a large program to justify bringing in ETAS INCA expertise. A short setup task, a difficult signal issue, or a calibration handover can already need a specialist. The more custom the test bench or ECU interface, the more useful an experienced freelancer becomes.
ETAS INCA work can be partly remote when the task is documentation, script review, or calibration analysis. Hands-on measurement, hardware setup, and vehicle testing often need on-site access, especially in Germany-based automotive projects. Many teams use a mixed setup with remote preparation and local test sessions.
Look for clear examples of measurement setup, signal troubleshooting, and calibration work on real ECUs. A strong INCA specialist explains why a parameter changed, how data was captured, and what was validated. Good documentation and calm handling of lab or vehicle issues are strong signs.
Depending on the task, a ETAS INCA freelancer may deliver setup documentation, measurement templates, calibration changes, logged test runs, or issue analysis. In larger projects, they may also support validation plans and handover notes for internal teams. The best results are practical, traceable, and easy to reuse.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects is 84 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 673 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (42%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Manufacturing (58%), and Information Technology (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (92%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used ETAS INCA
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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