FreeCAD Experts in Germany
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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)
Björn Kunz
Last position:
Development Engineer Control Concepts at TU Chemnitz
- Development and validation of control concepts for grid stabilization with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Modeling of converters (VISMA), grids, and loads to study frequency and phase behavior during load steps.
- Analysis of the influence of inertia, damping, and controller parameters on stability, power output, and ROCOF.
- Development of adaptive control strategies to improve synchronization and dynamic grid support.
- Creation of automated simulation and evaluation tools to assess different scenarios and parameters.
Alexander Moser
Last position:
Layout Planner at Yaskawa Europe GmbH
Providing engineering services under a temporary employment contract (ANÜ) at client companies.
Designed and developed two welding robot cells for the client Purem, including creating detailed CAD drawings with SolidWorks for proposal preparation
Structural design of the A3 robot cell line in the Boysen project using SolidWorks
Created a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation with concepts and analyses for removing robots, workpiece positioners, and equipment from the cells of a 5000 m² Ford automotive battery production hall in the USA
Developed an optimized concept for assigning manufacturing processes and cell enclosures for the Ford automotive battery production hall in the USA
Vaikunth Shanbhag
Last position:
Technology Consultant – Hydrogen Systems Engineering at Bashpa Energy Technology Solutions
- Consulting & strategic advisory in areas related systems engineering, infrastructure development, techno-economic feasibility, sector coupling and regulatory aspects of green hydrogen in India to evaluate integration and decarbonization opportunities.
- Developed data-driven models of renewable distributed energy resources (wind, solar and hydel) to evaluate the cost of green hydrogen production, distribution and application, aiming for commercial viability and affordability.
- Spearheaded the modelling of the Indian electricity grid and simulation of load balancing to estimate the short- and long-term energy market flexibility analysis to support energy trading and risk management for hydrogen assets.
- Leading AI-enabled software development to support decision-making and accelerate the adoption of a hydrogen economy in India.
Christoph Naumann
Last position:
Teamlead Optimization and Automated Engineering at Freudenberg
- Strategic leadership of the simulation and optimization roadmap and an expert team, including the successful acquisition and implementation of internal multi-million-euro design optimization projects.
Christian Steup
Last position:
Consultant, Managing Director, Partner at ST & Partners UG
- Project experience in the automotive supplier industry and with German car OEMs
Frank Hörner
Last position:
Aviation Technical Consultant at Aircraft Cabin Modification
- Product development of passenger restraint systems
- Machine / site relocation
- Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel
Johannes Riesterer
Last position:
Managing Partner & Technical Director at Studio Fluffy UG
- Scientific Computing
- Machine Learning
- Generative Design & UX
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Statistics of experts using FreeCAD
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.6 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 FreeCAD
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
Parametric CAD
FreeCAD is an open-source CAD tool for parametric 3D modeling, technical drawings, and mechanical design. It is used for product parts, fixtures, enclosures, and documentation that must stay editable when requirements change.
Typical work
- Part and assembly modeling
- 2D drawings and manufacturing views
- Sheet metal, enclosures, and brackets
- STEP, STL, DXF, and SVG exchange
- Design updates for revisions and variants
Ecosystem
Strong specialists know the Part, Sketcher, Part Design, and Assembly workflows, plus Path, TechDraw, and FEM when projects need them. They also handle macros, Python-based automation, and file exchange with other CAD tools. In Germany, this often supports hardware teams, machine builders, and industrial design work.
When to hire
Companies bring in freelance expertise when internal teams need clean models, faster revisions, or help moving from concept to production-ready files. It also helps when a project mixes legacy CAD data, urgent drawing updates, or a temporary workload spike. Remote work is common, but on-site reviews can help with hardware-heavy projects.
What good specialists do
Good FreeCAD professionals work in a structured, parametric way. They keep sketches stable, name features clearly, and build models that are easy to revise.
- Use constraints well
- Avoid fragile feature trees
- Prepare reusable templates
- Keep exports clean for partners
- Document design intent clearly
Collaboration in Germany
For teams in Germany, the best fit is often someone who can work in English and, when needed, communicate clearly with local production or engineering contacts. That matters when drawings, tolerances, and file handoff must be checked quickly. A strong specialist can support both remote collaboration and on-site design reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about FreeCAD? Start with the answers below.
A strong FreeCAD specialist uses it for parametric part design, assemblies, technical drawings, and export files for manufacturing. It is also common for enclosures, brackets, fixtures, and other mechanical components that need frequent changes without rebuilding the whole model.
FreeCAD is often chosen when teams want open-source CAD, flexible scripting, and control over their data. Compared with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Inventor, it can be a better fit for organizations that value customization and lower dependency on a single vendor, though the workflow is different and needs the right specialist.
A strong FreeCAD expert usually also understands mechanical design, technical drawing standards, and file exchange formats like STEP, STL, and DXF. Python is a major plus for automation, and experience with manufacturing or product development helps when the model must move into production.
For a simple model cleanup or drawing update, an experienced FreeCAD freelancer can start quickly with the right files and requirements. For assemblies, automation, or migration from another CAD system, you should look for someone who has handled similar complexity before and can explain the modeling approach clearly.
Yes, FreeCAD work is often done remotely because files, sketches, and drawings can be reviewed and shared online. For Germany-based teams, that works well when the specialist can communicate clearly in English and join on-site sessions only for critical reviews or handoff meetings.
Look for FreeCAD models that are parametric, readable, and easy to change. Good evidence includes clean feature trees, stable sketches, proper drawing output, and exports that open correctly in downstream tools or with suppliers.
Yes, FreeCAD can support production work when the process is set up well and the specialist understands manufacturable design. The key is disciplined modeling, clear drawings, and careful file exchange so the result is useful for fabrication or assembly.
Before starting with FreeCAD, a good freelancer will ask about target file formats, revision rules, manufacturing method, and whether the work must align with an existing CAD standard. They should also clarify who reviews the model, what level of detail is needed, and whether the project needs remote collaboration or local handoff.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used FreeCAD in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 847 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used FreeCAD in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used FreeCAD in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used FreeCAD in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used FreeCAD in their recent projects are Manufacturing (88%), Automotive (75%), and Aerospace and Defense (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used FreeCAD in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Project Management (63%), and Quality Assurance (63%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used FreeCAD
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.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
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