ETAS INCA Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ETAS INCA
Goran P.
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 B.
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 A.
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 M.
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 L.
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
Gildas D.
Last position:
System Team Lead Diagnostics – Hybrid & Electric Drives (HEV/MHEV/PHEV) for Transmission and Engine (NA/SA) at Stellantis e-transmission
- Technical lead of diagnostics activities for eDCT transmissions and drive systems in the area of hybrid (HEV), mild-hybrid (MHEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
- Responsibility for the development and validation of DTC strategies (OBD / EOBD) for markets in North and South America and the EU
- Coordination between interdisciplinary teams (system development, software, safety, calibration, after-sales)
- Creation and maintenance of diagnostic specifications (DID, DTC matrix, snapshot, freeze frame) according to STLA standards
- Support with troubleshooting, validation tests, EOL processes, and internal audits
- Technical interface to suppliers (Bosch, Valeo, etc.) in the area of actuators, sensors, and electric pumps
- Creation of diagnostic RFQ
Kristin S.
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 S.
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 S.
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 M.
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
Hendrik W.
Last position:
Software Test and Maintenance Support at Anton Paar ProveTec GmbH
- Add/create test specifications
- Conduct regression tests
- Conduct release tests
- Analyze Jira tickets
- Identify software defects and fix them with C#
Roland R.
Last position:
Support in Ongoing Project at Automotive Supplier
- closing the safety case
- creation of meaningful traceability matrices and targeted test expansion
- transferring requirements into other database systems
- structuring the requirements, assessing their completeness, and setting up new test cases based on use-case–based test strategies and the results of internal traceability matrices
- partial automation of tasks within a requirement assessment tool
- tools and languages: MS Teams, reqIF, Enterprise Architect, Codebeamer, proprietary tools for creating and evaluating traceability matrices (approx. 1000 x 1000)
Vlad P.
Last position:
Senior Electrical Engineer at BHS Intralogistics GmbH
Sizing of electric drive systems for automated transport systems (AMR/AGV)
Selection and validation of electrical and mechatronic components (BLDC motors & controllers, sensors, batteries) considering system requirements and operating conditions
Integration of electric drive systems into automated transport systems (AMR/AGV) and ensuring functionality
Analysis and correction of malfunctions in existing electrical systems
Design of low-voltage networks (ELV) and implementation of relevant norms and standards (IEC, DIN)
iShuttle 5.0: Optimization of the drive system of an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 4.4 tons
iShuttle 6.0: Selection and integration of a drive system for an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tons
Frédéric F.
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
Alexander B.
Last position:
Owner at PEMA-TEC Alexander Bröcker
- Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
- Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
- Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
- Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
- Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
- Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
- Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)
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Statistics of experts using ETAS INCA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
72%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ETAS INCA experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (100%)
- Manufacturing (68%)
- Information Technology (42%)
- Energy (32%)
- Construction (21%)
- Education (21%)
- Professional Services (21%)
- Aerospace and Defense (11%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core purpose
ETAS INCA is a measurement, calibration and diagnostic environment for electronic control units. It connects to vehicle and test-bench interfaces so teams can observe signals, adjust calibration parameters and validate ECU behavior. The software is widely used across automotive development and production support.
Calibration work
Specialists use INCA to prepare experiments, compare parameter sets and tune control functions against measured results. Typical work includes:
- Creating measurement configurations and signal lists
- Calibrating maps, curves and characteristic values
- Recording and reviewing vehicle or test-bench data
- Reproducing faults during ECU validation
Tools and integration
The ETAS INCA ecosystem includes experiment environments, database management, measurement hardware and interfaces for ECU communication. Work often involves A2L descriptions, XCP, CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay and Ethernet. Strong knowledge of ETAS hardware, INCA add-ons and automation interfaces helps connect calibration tasks with wider test processes.
When companies need help
Companies bring in freelance INCA experts when a calibration program needs additional capacity, a new ECU variant must be integrated or measurement setups require restructuring. They may also need support before vehicle trials, during functional validation or when results from different test environments do not align. In Germany, this expertise is relevant to automotive manufacturers, suppliers and mobility technology teams.
Project deliverables
A capable professional can deliver a clean INCA workspace, documented experiment files, reusable measurement configurations and traceable calibration changes. They can define signal naming conventions, prepare data reviews and support issue analysis with clear evidence. Remote work is practical for configuration, analysis and documentation; vehicle testing and hardware access may require on-site collaboration in Germany.
Signs of strong expertise
Look for professionals who can explain why a calibration change is needed, not only how to enter it in the tool. Relevant evidence includes:
- Experience with ECU measurement and calibration workflows
- Practical use of A2L, XCP and automotive bus systems
- Structured analysis of logs, experiments and parameter variants
- Clear documentation for validation and handover
- Confident collaboration with test, software and vehicle teams
A strong specialist understands the control function behind each signal and can separate tool configuration issues from ECU or vehicle behavior. Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, test automation or model-based development is useful when the project extends beyond manual calibration.
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, change calibration parameters and diagnose behavior during vehicle or test-bench work. It supports experiments for powertrain, electrification, body, chassis and other automotive control functions.
INCA is often considered alongside tools such as Vector CANape or dSPACE ControlDesk. The right choice depends on existing ETAS hardware, ECU description formats, automation needs and the company’s established calibration workflow.
A strong ETAS INCA professional usually understands A2L descriptions, XCP and automotive bus systems such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay or Ethernet. Experience with ECU diagnostics, MATLAB, Python, test automation and measurement data analysis can also be valuable.
The required depth depends on the assignment. A configuration task may need solid knowledge of measurement setups and databases, while calibration strategy, fault investigation or test automation calls for a professional who understands ECU functions, experiment design and validation evidence.
ETAS INCA configuration, data analysis and documentation can often be completed remotely when the required databases and interfaces are accessible. Vehicle tests, bench access and hardware troubleshooting may require scheduled on-site work in Germany, with clear communication in English or German.
Ask for concrete examples of measurement setups, calibration investigations and documented parameter changes. A capable professional can explain signal selection, experiment design, data interpretation and validation decisions without relying only on tool familiarity.
INCA can be connected to automated workflows through its interfaces and compatible tooling. The exact approach depends on the project, but specialists may use scripting, experiment automation, test orchestration or integrations with Python and other validation environments.
Clarify the ECU families, INCA version, ETAS hardware, communication protocols and available A2L or calibration databases. Also define whether the professional will configure experiments, perform calibration, analyze data, support vehicle tests or document the final workflow.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 686 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 72% 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 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (42%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ETAS INCA in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Manufacturing (68%), 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 (95%), and Project Management (84%).
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