EU Machinery Directive Experts in Germany
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Rüdiger S.
Last position:
Manufacturer of busbar systems for power and data transmission
- Review and assessment of the existing situation
- Identification and definition of implementation measures to close existing gaps
Jens M.
Last position:
Automation project manager at Capgemini Engineering @ ACC Battery Factory
PSA, Peugeot Citroën, France (10/2023 – 05/2024)
- Launch Manager for electrode production rolling lines
- Setup, modernization, and commissioning of cleanroom production equipment
- Management of a team of 15 Chinese technicians
- Recovery of a three-month delay and on-schedule delivery
Kurt F.
Last position:
WeMatch Consulting GmbH / Contracting / Framework agreement - Novanta Medical GmbH
- Labeling BarTender
- Structure, Schema ST4 consulting.
- MDR consulting.
Thomas S.
Last position:
Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria
- Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
- Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
- Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
- Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
- Training and certifying over 500 professionals
Johannes F.
Last position:
Project Management Conveyor Technology at Amazon Deutschland Transport GmbH
Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)
Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput
Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)
Supplier management (internal and external)
Construction site coordination
Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept
Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive
Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch
Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope
Risk management
PM coaching of the project team and suppliers
Leading multiple international teams
International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality
Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)
Tobias K.
Last position:
Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect
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Cedric T.
Last position:
B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at FEM-Composites GmbH
- Cost estimation for a hydraulic system, taking into account the costs over the entire product life cycle and optimizing the technical specifications.
Andreas K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Winkelmann Building+Industry / Reflex Winkelmann
As part of a greenfield project, a new production plant is being built in Slovakia to produce industrial media storage for OEMs and distributors once completed.
Procurement and industrialization of production equipment for prefabrication.
Design, procurement, installation and integration of complete production lines based on stamping, forming and welding technology with integrated, labor-reducing processes.
Establishment of a production environment under strategic aspects according to the latest state of the art.
Overall and continuous communication with the entire greenfield team, adjacent departments and plant and executive management.
Development of concepts together with key suppliers and identification of ratio potentials along manufacturing process chains using value stream analyses.
Collection, assessment and application of process data such as throughput times, manufacturing times, setup times, wait and idle times using time and multimoment studies as well as surveys.
Forward-looking design of production systems and processes with the goal of implementing automated and competitive process solutions as part of comprehensive supply chain management.
Planning of production workflows, definition of manufacturing methods, design of the overall layout and workstations.
Determination and recording of process cost rates, overhead rates, cost evaluation of production processes, machine hourly rates, depreciation as well as expected share of claims and rework costs to optimize manufacturing costs.
Continuous optimizations of product designs for their adaptation into automation-oriented production environments until the plant's SOP.
Multi-project management for the engineering, design, procurement, installation and process integration of all relevant trades with respect to plant engineering, lifting equipment, production equipment and QA installations.
Ongoing establishment of an overall concept in constructive, plant engineering, logistical, IT and QA aspects.
Tilman G.
Last position:
Interim Manager at KAYSER Filtertech GmbH
- Managed two plants in the Czech Republic with 120 employees and €20 M revenue after a failed relocation
- Stabilized processes and significantly improved technical performance
- Reduced order backlog by 40%
- Responsible for order processing and continuation of controlling
- Integrated the plant into SAP
Hans Patric K.
Last position:
Consulting Project Manager at Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG
- Advising and training project managers on project-specific tasks and methodological execution of special machine construction projects in the automotive context
- Supporting customer communication
- Explaining project management principles and processes
- Advising on machinery directive from a project manager's perspective
- Applying de-escalation tactics
- Assisting in customer meetings
- Developing project strategies
- Defining requirements for project tasks
- Qualifying customer requirements
Ahmet D.
Last position:
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024 at Horiba GmbH
- Planning and development of electrical systems for test benches and alternative drive systems
- Designing a battery test station specifically for electric cars
- Specifying and designing controls, following standards, legal regulations, planning guidelines, and customer specs
- Sizing and selecting electrical components
- Creating electrical schematics and macros and maintaining parts data with EPLAN P8 Version Interface 2024
- Updating and adapting PLC programs
- Preparing SISTEMA calculations
- Supporting assembly and commissioning
- Ordering electrical components in SAP
- Ensuring compliance with common standards and regulations
- Sizing and cost calculation of high-current cables (1200 V/1000 A for AC and DC)
Frank S.
Last position:
Project & Interim Manager at Freelance
- See detailed project list above
Hans M.
Last position:
Technical Writer / CE Coordinator / Consultant for Multilingual Information Management at Self-employed
- Creating and translating technical documentation and software with regard to regulatory requirements
- Organizing the language components of board and supervisory board meetings
- Leading and coordinating multilingual documentation and translation projects externally
- Achieving annual cost savings
- Advising SMEs and global players on optimizing the workflows of multilingual documentation creation
- Developing efficient terminology and translation management
Holger B.
Last position:
Consultant for development support topics and standards at TeDiMoS GmbH
- Standards research "Product-/project-related for speed-controlled pumps".
- Support of internal development departments on standards issues nationally and internationally.
- Creation and maintenance of internal standards and test plans.
- Generation of technical requirements from normative specifications.
- Collaboration with authorities.
- Coordination with associations and organizations/authorities (VDE, UL, notified body EMC test).
Stefan H.
Last position:
Independent Freelancer in the Field of Conveyor Technology, CAD, PDM and ERP at Rexosa UG (limited liability)
Design and plant planning of conveyor systems, general mechanical engineering design, including creation of detailed 3D models and technical drawings with SolidWorks, Solid Edge and Inventor.
Development of conveyor technology concepts for industrial applications, taking into account efficiency improvements and cost optimizations (e.g., reducing production times through optimized layouts).
Interim management of design and documentation departments.
Data migration as well as implementation and customization of PDM systems (e.g., PRO.FILE, SolidWorks Enterprise PDM) and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics NAV), including team training.
Preparation of expert reports and carrying out manufacturing inspections, including quality checks and coordination with suppliers.
Technical consulting for clients, including risk analyses and FEM calculations to ensure structural stability.
Conducting hazard analyses according to the Machinery Directive and developing safety concepts.
Technical purchasing of components, negotiating contracts and optimizing the supply chain, managing suppliers.
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Statistics of experts using EU Machinery Directive
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
6.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Product Development, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
39%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
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 EU Machinery Directive
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.
EU Machinery Directive experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (95%)
- Automotive (68%)
- Energy (50%)
- Healthcare (41%)
- Professional Services (41%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Chemical (27%)
- Information Technology (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Purpose and scope
The EU Machinery Directive, formally Directive 2006/42/EC, sets essential health and safety requirements for machinery placed on the European market. It applies to complete machines, partly completed machinery and certain interchangeable equipment. Companies use it to structure risk reduction, conformity assessment and documentation before a product reaches customers.
Compliance framework
Compliance starts with identifying applicable requirements and relevant harmonised standards. Specialists interpret the machine’s intended use, reasonably foreseeable misuse and interfaces with other equipment. They then connect risk assessment results with protective measures, instructions, warnings and the EU Declaration of Conformity. In Germany, projects also require attention to German-language documentation and local operational practice.
Technical deliverables
Typical work under the directive includes:
- Machinery risk assessment and safety concept
- Technical file structure and evidence review
- Safety-related control system assessment
- Operating instructions and safety information
- CE marking and Declaration of Conformity support
The evidence must reflect the actual design, not a generic template. Strong documentation links drawings, test records, calculations, software behaviour and protective devices to the identified hazards.
Ecosystem and standards
EU Machinery Directive work often involves ISO 12100 risk assessment, EN 60204-1 electrical equipment, and the EN ISO 13849 or IEC 62061 standards for functional safety. It may also touch EMC, low-voltage, pressure equipment or radio requirements, depending on the machine. Specialists work with CAD records, electrical schematics, programmable safety systems, test protocols and document-control tools.
When to bring in specialists
Companies commonly seek freelance expertise when launching a new machine, modifying an installed system or preparing for an audit, market inspection or customer acceptance. External support is also valuable when internal teams lack capacity or when a machine combines robotics, automation, software and multiple suppliers. The transition from the directive to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 can add a further planning requirement for new product strategies.
What strong professionals bring
Strong professionals distinguish a genuine conformity assessment from paperwork that only appears complete. They ask precise questions about hazards, operating modes, maintenance, interfaces and residual risks. They can challenge design decisions constructively and explain requirements to mechanical, electrical, software, production and management teams. For German projects, remote document work can combine effectively with on-site inspections, workshops and commissioning support.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around EU Machinery Directive.
The EU Machinery Directive defines essential health and safety requirements for machinery placed on the European market. Companies use it to guide risk assessment, protective design, technical documentation, instructions and CE marking.
The EU Machinery Directive is the current framework for many conformity assessments during its period of application, while the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 establishes the successor framework. A specialist can help determine which requirements and transition dates apply to a product strategy.
A strong EU Machinery Directive freelancer usually understands risk assessment, functional safety, electrical equipment, automation and technical writing. Familiarity with ISO 12100, EN ISO 13849, IEC 62061 and EN 60204-1 is often valuable, as is experience reviewing drawings, software behaviour and test evidence.
The right level depends on the machine’s hazards, control architecture, novelty and regulatory interfaces. A straightforward documentation review may need focused support, while a complex automated system benefits from a specialist who has led risk assessments, validation and conformity evidence for comparable machinery.
Much of the EU Machinery Directive work can be handled remotely through drawings, specifications, risk files, software records and review meetings. On-site access is useful for observing the machine, checking safeguards and validating operating or maintenance scenarios; German-language workshops may also matter for local teams.
Engage an EU Machinery Directive specialist early enough to influence hazard elimination and protective design, rather than waiting for final paperwork. Early involvement reduces rework and helps align suppliers, controls, testing, instructions and conformity evidence.
Good EU Machinery Directive work is traceable from intended use and hazards to risk reduction, verification, instructions and the Declaration of Conformity. Ask for clear reasoning, evidence-based decisions, version control and an explanation of unresolved residual risks rather than relying on a polished document set alone.
A capable EU Machinery Directive freelancer may provide a risk assessment, technical file plan, standards analysis, safety validation records, operating instructions and Declaration of Conformity support. The exact set depends on whether the engagement covers design input, a compliance gap review, production release or an existing machine modification.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 866 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 39% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (32%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects are Manufacturing (95%), Automotive (68%), and Energy (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used EU Machinery Directive in their recent projects are Product Development (91%), Project Management (91%), and Quality Assurance (82%).
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