Instrumentation and Control Experts in Germany
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Bülent Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Overall Project Manager at energyconsult GmbH
- Project planning and lead engineering
- Coordination and negotiations with, among others, grid operators, substation suppliers, cable and civil engineering companies
- Analysis, description and documentation of engineering and documentation processes
- Calculation of cable cross-sections from the wind turbines to the substation
- Engineering and specification of cable types, requests for quotations and awarding of contracts to suppliers
- Specification of cable routes, requests for quotations and awarding of contracts to suppliers
- Specification of cable civil engineering work, requests for quotations and awarding of contracts to suppliers
- Civil engineering design
- Planning and monitoring of schedules and dependencies
- Coordination of the different trades
- Participation in project meetings
- On-site inspections of facilities when required
- Regular on-site appointments
Manfred S.
Last position:
HSPV Herne at HTI
HSPV Herne
Managed drywall work. Handed over the supervised areas three months before the agreed completion date despite the insolvency of the main contractor.
Thomas T.
Last position:
Head of Product & Software at UZE ADS Europe GmbH
- Further development of a roof-mounted advertising unit for mobile digital advertising, including sensors such as GPS, light sensors, and 2D cameras
- Development of a service tool for commissioning and remote service control
- Development of a marketplace to manage devices, partners, and advertising campaigns
- Communication with the regulatory authority (KBA) as key account manager
- Business model development in data-driven business
- Development and coordination of service processes and workflows
- Building a network of service partners in Germany
- Strategy development, restructuring, and M&A processes
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)
Winfried L.
Last position:
Project and Construction Manager at Freelance work
- Setting up and monitoring a schedule in the form of a bar chart
- Keeping a site diary, including timesheets for each trade
- Coordinating and monitoring the specialist companies involved in the construction work
- Checking measurements together with the executing companies
- Determining costs according to the relevant calculation rules or DIN 276, as well as invoice review
- Monitoring including detailed corrections
- Applying for official building acceptance and personal participation in the official acceptance
- Monitoring defects found before and during acceptance, including listing limitation periods for building defects
- Cost control based on the data from the specification and the resulting monitoring of the executing construction companies by comparing cost estimates and contract prices
- Preparing, updating and monitoring detailed cost, time and capacity plans
- Obtaining expert reports
- Collecting and submitting all documents for the building authority
Stefan P.
Last position:
MSR Coordinator at Worley
- Coordination and execution of cable pulling and cable laying projects to ensure on-time completion and compliance with quality standards.
- Effective planning and execution of cable tray installation, taking safety regulations and optimal use of resources into account.
- Successful execution of live online changeovers to minimize operational interruptions and optimize production processes.
- Shutdown coordination to ensure smooth processes during maintenance work and to avoid production delays.
- Monitoring and optimization of work processes through the use of MSR techniques to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Furqan A.
Last position:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at University of Engineering and Technology
Fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Honours and was placed in the First Division.
Completed a final year project (ME-499) held between January and April 2003.
Studied core engineering subjects including Engineering Drawing & Graphics, Mechanics of Materials I & II, Engineering Mechanics, Applied Thermodynamics I & II, Fluid Mechanics, Workshop Technology, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics I & II, and Computer Programming.
Completed advanced coursework in Machine Design and CAD I & II, Mechanics of Machines I & II, Hydraulics Machinery, Machine Tools and Machining, Engineering Economics & Optimization, Modern Electronics, Internal Combustion Engines, Power Plants, Heat and Mass Transfer, Engineering Materials, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering I & II, Electromechanical Systems, Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Vibration, Stress Analysis, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Energy Resources & Utilization, Gas Dynamics, and Production Automation.
Completed four levels of Islamic & Pakistan Studies.
Ali K.
Last position:
Electrician at Viridis GmbH
- Installation of solar and photovoltaic systems including PV modules and inverters
- Commissioning and system testing
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
Norbert F.
Last position:
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / MSR Planner at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH
Planning & documentation of electrical systems with EPLAN P8 (all versions incl. 2.9), Fluid & Cogineer
Migrations: EPLAN 5.7 → P8, PLC S5 → S7
MSR technology, power distribution, switch cabinet construction
Standards-compliant documentation, form & evaluation design
Article/macro database maintenance, standardization via macros & Cogineer
Excel-based data pipelines for automated plan creation and measuring point processing
Revisions
Commissioning only with own project planning or as part of the customer's planning team
Industries: chemicals, automotive, energy, infrastructure, food, mechanical engineering
Tools & systems**
Available at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH: EPLAN P8 (incl. Fluid), EPLAN Cogineer, Excel-based data processing for technical interfaces, Office software tools
Other tools mastered (to be provided by the customer): AutoCAD, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, Caddy++, SAP, systems for Ex-protection & functional safety (e.g. Pepperl+Fuchs)
Project preferences**
Focus on planning, documentation, standardization
No PLC field programming or pure software development
No site management or classic electrical installation
Commissioning only with active planning responsibility
Prefer projects with technical depth and clear structure
Henning M.
Last position:
Interim HR Legal Consulting at Municipal Utilities Kassel
- Advice on the utility collective agreement (TVV) regarding job classifications, grading, and job descriptions
- Compensation & Benefit, analysis of the regional labor market
Martin S.
Last position:
Self-employed at MSE Automation
- Planning and design of conveyor systems, special machines, and instrumentation and control systems
- Preparation of parts and material lists as well as complete documentation with Eplan 5.70 and P8
- Safety calculations with SISTEMA
Anita E.
Last position:
Documentation Specialist at Company in Hamburg
- Quality check of documentation
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- Creation of work instructions
Harald P.
Last position:
EMR Project Manager / Electrical Engineer
Stephan V.
Last position:
Gaswerke Etzel
- Create bill of quantities
- Obtain quotes
- Evaluate quotes
- On-site inspections for projects
- Select instrumentation
- Documentation
- Cable lists
- Migrated folder system to a database system
Rolf P.
Last position:
IT Consultant and Interim Manager at Self-employed
- Interim CIO at companies in the printing industry (2020/2021)
- Interim CIO and project manager at an automotive components plant (2018/2019/2020)
- Interim CIO at a mechanical engineering company (2016/2017)
- Interim CIO/ERP project manager at a mechanical engineering company (2015/2016)
- Project management of an international SAP-SCM implementation at a pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer (2014/2015)
- Establishing efficient SAP project management at a large German machine manufacturer (2013)
- Supporting a large building materials manufacturer in setting up an international IT organization/governance (2013)
- Optimizing Microsoft contract frameworks for a ThyssenKrupp subsidiary (2013)
- Redesigning the IT infrastructure of a mid-sized automotive supplier (2012)
- Advising a large Austrian machine manufacturer on setting up an IT shared service center in India (2012)
- Redesigning the IT environment and process optimization at a large law firm in Dortmund (2012)
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Statistics of experts using Instrumentation and Control
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
4.6 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Energy, Construction
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Instrumentation and Control
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Instrumentation and Control experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (88%)
- Energy (82%)
- Construction (47%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Professional Services (41%)
- Chemical (35%)
- Metals and Mining (35%)
- Pharmaceutical (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What It Covers
Instrumentation and Control, often shortened to I&C, connects measurement devices with the systems that regulate industrial processes. Specialists define how sensors, transmitters, controllers and actuators work together to keep production safe, stable and efficient. Their work spans process plants, manufacturing lines, utilities and building systems.
Systems and Outputs
Professionals turn process requirements into practical control solutions and documented deliverables. Typical work includes:
- Instrument lists, control narratives and functional specifications
- PLC, DCS and SCADA configuration
- Sensor, valve and actuator selection
- Alarm, interlock and safety logic
- Commissioning records and operating documentation
Tools and Ecosystem
The ecosystem includes PLC and DCS environments, HMI and SCADA software, industrial Ethernet, fieldbus technologies and process historians. I&C specialists may work with Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS 7, Rockwell Automation, ABB, Schneider Electric, OPC UA and Modbus. They also connect control logic with electrical design, instrumentation databases and maintenance systems.
When Companies Hire
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a new line, plant upgrade or production change must move forward without disrupting operations. Specialists support concept design, vendor coordination, panel and software reviews, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and start-up. In Germany, projects often combine remote documentation and configuration with on-site testing, training or commissioning.
Skills That Matter
Strong professionals understand both the process and the control layer. They can read P&IDs, translate operating requirements into tested logic, assess signal quality and diagnose faults across sensors, networks and software. Knowledge of functional safety, cybersecurity, electrical interfaces and industrial standards adds value, especially where systems must remain auditable and dependable.
Choosing the Right Specialist
Look for evidence that a professional has delivered a comparable control environment, not only configured a familiar tool. Ask about the process type, hardware, software versions, testing approach and handover documents. Clear communication matters when operators, production teams and remote stakeholders use different technical terms or languages. A strong specialist explains trade-offs and leaves a maintainable system behind.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Instrumentation and Control? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Instrumentation and Control is used to measure process conditions and automatically regulate equipment. It supports systems such as temperature, pressure, flow and level control across manufacturing, energy, water treatment, chemicals and building services.
I&C focuses on measurement, regulation, instrumentation and the control functions behind a process. Industrial automation is broader and can include robotics, production execution, motion control and logistics; the two areas often overlap in modern plants.
A strong I&C specialist may also understand PLC or DCS programming, SCADA and HMI design, P&IDs, electrical interfaces, industrial networks and functional safety. Experience with OPC UA, Modbus, fieldbus systems and control cabinet documentation is useful for integration work.
The right Instrumentation and Control freelancer should have delivered systems comparable in process type, scale and risk. Ask for examples involving the relevant PLC, DCS or SCADA environment, plus evidence of testing, commissioning, fault analysis and technical handover.
Instrumentation and Control supports remote work for specifications, programming, simulation, documentation and some testing. Site visits are usually needed for cabinet inspections, sensor checks, commissioning and operator training, so agree early on the required on-site presence and communication language.
For I&C projects, on-site work is important when signals, wiring, valves, instruments or safety functions must be verified in the real process environment. It is also valuable during factory or site acceptance testing, start-up and troubleshooting that cannot be reproduced remotely.
Review the control philosophy, naming conventions, alarm strategy, test records and documentation produced by the I&C professional. Quality work is traceable from process requirement to logic, screen, field device and acceptance result, with clear handling of failures and manual operation.
The right Instrumentation and Control background depends on the site, but common environments include Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC and PCS 7, along with Rockwell Automation, ABB and Schneider Electric systems. Familiarity with OPC UA, Modbus, industrial Ethernet and process historians helps when connecting equipment from different vendors.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 793 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects are Manufacturing (88%), Energy (82%), and Construction (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects are Operations (88%), Project Management (76%), and Quality Assurance (76%).
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