Instrumentation and Control Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Instrumentation and Control
Bülent Öner
Last position:
Freelance Overall Project Manager at energyconsult GmbH
- Project planning and lead engineering
- Coordination and negotiations with grid operators, station suppliers, cable and civil engineering companies
- Analysis, description and documentation of engineering and documentation processes
- Calculation of cable cross-sections from wind turbines to the substation
- Engineering and specification of cable types, inquiries and awarding to suppliers
- Specification of cable routes, inquiries and awarding to suppliers
- Specification of cable civil works, inquiries and awarding to suppliers
- Civil engineering design
- Scheduling and monitoring deadlines and dependencies
- Coordination of trades
- Participation in project meetings
- Site inspections as needed
- Regular on-site visits
Thomas Töpsch
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
Winfried Lieberenz
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
Ahmet Demir
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)
Stefan Platner
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.
Stefan Merkle
Last position:
Project Engineer at INERATEC GmbH
- Analysis and validation of the existing concept
- Scaling of the concept and design and selection of components
- Preparation of the process flow diagram
- Creation and ongoing updating of the schedule
- Process simulation
- Preparation of technical documentation for procurement of components
Ali Khamehchi
Last position:
Electrician at Viridis GmbH
- Installation of solar and photovoltaic systems including PV modules and inverters
- Commissioning and system testing
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
Henning Michel
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 Szariak
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 Ebinger
Last position:
Documentation Specialist at Company in Hamburg
- Quality check of documentation
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- Creation of work instructions
Furqan Ahmad
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.
Harald Pfeiffer
Last position:
EMR Project Manager / Electrical Engineer
Stephan Vogt
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
Norbert Fiebig
Last position:
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / Instrumentation & Control 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
Instrumentation & control technology, power distribution, control cabinet construction
Standards-compliant documentation, form & report design
Article/macro database maintenance, standardization via macros & Cogineer
Excel-based data pipelines for automated plan creation and measurement point processing
Revisions
Commissioning exclusively with own project planning or integration into the client's planning team
Industries: chemical, 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 mastered tools (provided by client): AutoCAD, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, Caddy++, SAP, systems for explosion 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
Rolf Parschau
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
28 years
Position duration
4.8 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Operations, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
69%
Master's degree or higher
23%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
87%
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 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Control systems
Instrumentation and Control covers the hardware and logic that keep industrial plants stable and safe. It connects sensors, transmitters, actuators, and controllers so process values are measured correctly and actions happen at the right time.
Typical work
- Loop tuning and control strategy updates
- PLC, DCS, and SCADA configuration
- Alarm rationalization and signal checks
- Commissioning support and site troubleshooting
- Instrument datasheets, I/O lists, and loop sheets
Where it matters
Strong Instrumentation and Control work shows up in chemical plants, energy systems, water treatment, manufacturing, and building services. It is used where temperature, pressure, flow, level, or motion must be controlled with clear feedback and traceable logic.
Tools and standards
The ecosystem often includes PLC platforms, DCS environments, SCADA, historian tools, and calibration equipment. Good specialists also understand P&IDs, wiring diagrams, instrument index documents, and common standards for documentation, safety, and industrial communication.
When to bring in freelancers
Companies usually bring in freelance specialists for upgrades, shutdowns, commissioning, documentation clean-up, or hard-to-solve faults. In Germany, this is common when site work needs local language support, but remote review of control logic and documentation is also practical.
What strong specialists do
A strong professional works methodically, asks for process context, and checks the full chain from field device to operator screen. They spot signal problems, bad scaling, unstable loops, and poor alarm design before they become plant issues. Good work is precise, documented, and safe.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Instrumentation and Control? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Instrumentation and Control covers the systems that measure process conditions and use that data to control equipment. That includes sensors, transmitters, control valves, PLCs, DCS logic, and operator alarms. It is the layer that keeps a plant observable and stable.
I&C is broader than either one. PLC and DCS work are often part of it, but the discipline also includes field instruments, calibration, signal wiring, control philosophy, and documentation. A good freelancer understands how these parts fit together.
Instrumentation and Control freelancers are useful when internal teams are busy with commissioning, retrofit work, shutdown planning, or fault-finding. They are also a good fit when a site needs extra review on control logic, loop tuning, or instrument documentation. Outside support helps when speed and precision both matter.
A strong Instrumentation and Control specialist usually brings PLC and SCADA knowledge, plus comfort with P&IDs, electrical drawings, and industrial communication networks. In many projects, they also need basic process knowledge and safe commissioning practice. That mix is often more useful than deep theory alone.
Instrumentation and Control is the foundation of automation, but it is not the whole field. Automation work may include broader software, integration, and production systems, while I&C stays close to measurement, actuation, and control behavior. The best specialists can work across both where projects overlap.
Yes, many I&C tasks can be done remotely, especially logic review, document checks, alarm analysis, and change preparation. Site visits still matter for commissioning, calibration, and physical troubleshooting. In Germany, hybrid collaboration is common when local plant access is needed.
Look for clear examples of plant work, not just software familiarity. A solid Instrumentation and Control expert can explain how they diagnosed a problem, what documents they used, and how they verified the fix. Good signs are structured thinking, safe working habits, and clean documentation.
Instrumentation and Control focuses on measurement and the control loop, while automation is the wider environment around production and integration. Instrumentation covers field devices and calibration, controls covers logic and response, and automation may add MES, data exchange, and orchestration. Projects often need all three, but not always in equal depth.
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 788 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects, 69% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 23% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects are German (100%), English (87%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects are Manufacturing (93%), Energy (80%), and Automotive (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Instrumentation and Control in their recent projects are Operations (87%), Product Development (73%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Instrumentation and Control
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