Human-Machine Interface Experts in Munich
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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
René W.
Last position:
Conference Operator at Brähler Systems GmbH
- Developed the iOS/Android Delegate App and the Conference Operator
- Updated and developed a user-friendly conference environment and real-time video streaming
- Optimized the overall conference experience by implementing customizable features for flexible setup
- Enhanced the efficiency and usability of conference technology, enabling a seamless workflow and improved participant interaction experience
Andreas B.
Last position:
Project Lead, Digital Transformation at SV Linde Tacherting e.V.
Researched, developed, and implemented comprehensive digital strategy to modernize and accelerate processes of sports club with approximately 1300 members.
System Architecture & Implementation: Conceived and set up central cost- and energy-efficient ARM-based server infrastructure.
Selected, installed, and configured open-source solutions for knowledge management, ticket booking, and member management.
Anton H.
Last position:
Senior UX Professional / Researcher at Viessmann Group GmbH & Co. KG
- B2B: conceptual project development of the production software for ViGuide (Web), ViGuideMobile and HMI.
- Revamping information architecture, UX concept for new and existing features.
- UX research.
- UI business analysis: analyzing and designing existing UI and UX structures, and validating existing interaction and design concepts against business, technical and user requirements.
- Conducting UI/UX workshops, deriving consistent UI concepts, and creating wireframes, click dummies and prototypes to support decision-making and implementation in close coordination with stakeholders, UX and development.
- Accessibility according to BITV/WCAG (analysis, concept, implementation).
- Using AI to support UX analysis, pattern recognition in research data and to speed up concept development and prototyping.
- User centered design, usability engineering, agile working – Scrum, UX analysis, concept, wireframing, prototyping, DIN EN ISO 9241-110 / 210, user journeys, personas, interaction design, user guidance and information architecture.
- Remote/onsite interviews, test planning, moderation, documentation of UX/UI concepts and recommendations, Jira, Confluence, Miro, UI/UX workshops (requirements analysis, UI alignment, design reviews).
- Figma (mockups, wireframes, design, concept), Axure and ProtoPie (low- and high-fidelity prototyping), Confluence, Jira, Office, Miro, Maze.
- Quantitative research: usability & prototyping tests via Maze (remote), surveys (Maze).
- Qualitative research: moderated interviews, analysis and action recommendations.
Subodh K.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at EDAG Engineering GmbH
Project Title: Path Planning Module Development (Oct 2024 – Jun 2025)
Developed path planning module using C++14 and CMake
Implemented gRPC communication protocol between modules
Performed unit testing using Pytest framework and Python
Project Title: HMI Programming for Battery, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (Aug 2023 – Sep 2024)
Developed HMI software for BEV/FCEV using Ruby and Crystal for backend
Implemented frontend using Vue.js framework
Conducted bug fixes and simulator testing
Project Title: IFHOST CAN Bus Programming (Jan 2023 – Jul 2023)
Programmed CAN bus software using C and C++
Executed unit tests with Google Test framework
Performed integration testing using CAPL in Vector CANalyzer
Participated in onsite testing
Ravi K.
Last position:
System Test Coordinator at Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH
- Project coordination: Managed timelines, deliverables, change requests (CRs) and resources, combining maturity gate reviews and program increments.
- Stakeholder management: Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
- BMW programs: BCP, BDC, MIC Next, IDC Evo, covering functional validation (including functional safety), product validation, homologation and compliance.
- Risk management: Proactively identified and resolved critical risks in software/product releases through cross-functional coordination to keep projects on track.
Christian E.
Last position:
Managing Director at Eigner Elektro
- Leading the company
- Strategic planning and business development
- Overseeing operational processes
Shiraz T.
Last position:
Independent User Experience Consultant at Tumasyan – User Experience Consulting
- Client projects: Zeiss Meditec AG (web application), Uniper (web application), AVAG Holding (online shop), AirPlus / Lufthansa (web application), MAN Truck & Bus SE (in-car experience), Comet Group Switzerland (web application), DZ Bank (B2C banking platform)
- Agencies / intermediaries: 8Reasons-Digital GmbH, Studiokurbos GmbH, Humain Labs GmbH, Avantgarde Experts GmbH, DigitalHorizon GmbH
- UX concept
- Usability research & analysis
- UX strategy
- UI design
- UX/UI project management
Mehmet A.
Last position:
Automation Engineer at Ju:niz Energy
- Developing and implementing automation solutions for PLC programming in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Conducted thorough analysis and debugging of control systems to enhance performance and reliability.
- Upgraded software and communication protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize HMI interfaces, improving user experience and operational efficiency.
Muhammad H.
Last position:
Working Student Electrical Engineer Automation at ANDRITZ Gmbh
- Worked on TexManager
- Cost management of PLCs
- Worked on control logics through PLC programming for different changes in automated systems
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Statistics of experts using Human-Machine Interface
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
4.5 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Hindi
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 Munich 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 Munich using Human-Machine Interface
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.
Human-Machine Interface experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (80%)
- Automotive (70%)
- Energy (70%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Healthcare (40%)
- Professional Services (30%)
- Aerospace and Defense (20%)
- Biotechnology (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What HMI does
Human-Machine Interface, commonly called HMI, connects people with machines, production lines and technical systems. It presents operating data, alarms, controls and process states through screens, panels or other interaction points. In industrial settings, a well-designed HMI helps operators understand conditions and act safely.
Typical systems
HMI work appears in manufacturing, building automation, energy, transport and process industries. Specialists create interfaces for:
- Machine operation and production monitoring
- Alarm handling, trends and event logs
- PLC-controlled equipment and robotic cells
- SCADA visualisation and plant supervision
- Touch panels, embedded screens and web HMIs
Tools and ecosystem
The ecosystem includes Siemens WinCC and TIA Portal, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Schneider Electric tools, CODESYS and Ignition. Projects may also use OPC UA, Modbus TCP, MQTT, PLC programming, industrial Ethernet and SQL databases. The right tool depends on the control hardware, plant architecture, security model and maintenance needs.
When specialists help
Companies often bring in freelance HMI specialists during a new machine project, plant modernisation or an urgent commissioning phase. They can turn control logic and process requirements into screen designs, reusable faceplates, alarm concepts and operator documentation. In Munich, collaboration may involve local manufacturing teams, suppliers and on-site commissioning, while much of the configuration and testing can happen remotely.
Strong delivery skills
Strong professionals combine visual clarity with industrial control knowledge. They understand user roles, state models, alarm priorities, permissions and recovery procedures rather than treating the interface as decoration. They test against real operating scenarios, keep tags and naming consistent, and document changes so plant teams can maintain the system after handover.
Quality checks
Before engaging a specialist, define the target platform, connected controls, required protocols and scope of commissioning. Ask for examples of comparable operator screens and evidence of testing with real workflows. Quality is visible in clear navigation, useful alarms, sensible defaults, responsive performance and safe behaviour when data or communication fails.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Human-Machine Interface, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Human-Machine Interface is used to let operators monitor equipment, change settings and respond to alarms. It can show live process values, trends, messages and machine states through a panel, desktop application or browser-based screen.
HMI usually focuses on the operator interface for a machine, line or local process. SCADA typically covers wider supervisory control, data collection, historical records and multiple sites, although modern products often combine both functions.
A strong Human-Machine Interface specialist often understands PLC programming, industrial networking and control concepts. Experience with OPC UA, Modbus TCP, SQL, SCADA platforms, alarm management and commissioning is also valuable.
A Human-Machine Interface freelancer should have relevant experience with the project’s control platform, industry and safety expectations. The right depth depends on whether the work covers a few screens, a complete machine interface, a plant migration or on-site commissioning.
Much HMI work can be completed remotely, including screen design, tag configuration, simulation, documentation and software testing. Site visits may still be needed for hardware checks, integration with live equipment and commissioning, so agree access, security and travel requirements early.
Human-Machine Interface projects often involve Siemens WinCC, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Schneider Electric tools, CODESYS or Ignition. Platform choice is usually tied to the PLC, panel hardware, existing plant standards and the team’s maintenance capability.
Review whether the HMI makes operating states, priorities and required actions immediately clear. Ask how the specialist handles alarm philosophy, permissions, communication loss, testing with operators, version control and handover documentation.
Effective HMI design uses consistent navigation, readable process information and alarms that support decisions without creating noise. It also reflects real workflows, limits unsafe actions and gives operators useful feedback when equipment or communications do not behave as expected.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Human-Machine Interface in their recent projects is 79 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 630 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Human-Machine Interface in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 75% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Human-Machine Interface in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Human-Machine Interface in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Hindi (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Human-Machine Interface in their recent projects are Manufacturing (80%), Automotive (70%), and Energy (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Human-Machine Interface in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (80%), and Quality Assurance (70%).
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