ISO 13849 Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ISO 13849
Volker F.
Last position:
Technical Lead | Software Architect | Embedded Software Engineer at Hydac
- Development of safety-related embedded software for a mobile machine on a Hydac TTC 2390 controller.
- Implementation in C with consideration of SIL 3 / ASIL D and MISRA-C:2025.
- Implementation of communication via CAN, CANopen, and J1939.
Standards, guidelines and norms: ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MISRA-C:2025
Technologies: C99, Hydac TTC 2390, Infineon TriCore Aurix TC397, Hightec C/C++ Compiler, PC-lint Plus, CAN, CANopen, J1939, MISRA-C:2025
Stephan J.
Last position:
Technical Writer at pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer, implementing the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation in the technical documentation and moderating FMEAs. Role: Technical Writer and FMEA Moderator
Matthias D.
Last position:
Project Building Automation WAGO at Ingenieurbüro Dräger
- Topic: Programming of heating controls
- Client: Hoffbauer Foundation
- Requirements: Analysis of existing systems, reprogramming, commissioning, documentation
- Focus: Development of automation solutions and control systems
- Technology: Codesys 3.5
Johannes M.
Last position:
Project Manager Requirements Management at EMH Metering
My responsibilities include the analysis and documentation of requirements. I spearheaded the implementation of a standardized requirements management system utilizing Atlassian Jira. Furthermore, I integrated feedback from various departments to drive continuous process improvement. I also provided guidance on the efficient use of these tools, including the strategic application of plug-ins to enhance functionality.
Leonardo H.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Logic-Core GmbH
Logic-Core GmbH specializes in industrial automation technology and offers tailor-made solutions and comprehensive project management from the initial idea to execution.
Custom, client-focused freelance engineering services in the field of automation technology.
Development of custom PLC programs and modern visualization systems using TIA Portal, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Design, creation and optimization of electrical schematics with WS-CAD Electrix, consistently taking into account and complying with current SIL and ATEX standards.
International commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems in the chemical, food, recycling, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries.
Personal technical consulting, reliable customer support and extensive staff training.
Many years of cross-industry experience in commissioning complex technical systems.
Tanvir H.
Last position:
Functional Safety Expert at Manitowoc Cranes
- Model-based development of safety functions for mobile work machines according to ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 in MATLAB/Simulink
- Development and execution of unit, integration, and system tests
Eckart H.
Last position:
Founder at AREGUS Services
- Consulting for industrial companies in the area of legal compliance (EHSQ), i.e. for safety, environmental and health protection, and management topics
- Explosion protection for Bayer AG, DB Cargo (Deutsche Bahn), Siemens, H.G.S., Dehn SE, Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik and Eickhoff Gießerei
- Consulting on explosion protection
- Preparation of explosion protection documents and training of competent persons for the inspection of systems in Ex areas
- Consulting projects for Cölner Benzin Raffinerie, AECI Schirm, Aglukon, Aixtron
- EC conformity assessment procedures according to the Machinery Directive, ATEX and Low Voltage Directive (risk assessment and CE marking, machine safety)
- Fire and explosion protection for Marienhospital BOT
- Assessment of older machines at H.G.S. (CHP plants)
- EC conformity assessment procedures for REMONDIS, Josef Meissner, Huber Technology and Milag paint booths
- Consulting services on machine safety for ENGIE, Aixtron and BASF
- Consulting projects for Ruthmann aerial work platforms, Hydac and Sika
- Projects for ABA Pyrotechnik and confidential projects for the defense industry
- Project support for the new construction of hazardous substance storage and interim safety specialist for FIEGE HealthCare Logistics GmbH
- Hazardous substance management for chemical plant manufacturers, chemical companies and the sugar industry (Südzucker, Beneo Palatint)
- PAAG procedures, risk assessments and EC conformity assessment procedures for plant safety
- Coaching of safety specialists and organizational optimization at H.G.S., Aglukon, Fiege Biblis, Pentair and the University of Mainz
- Auditor for management systems (SpaEfV, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, sustainability) at TÜV Nord, TÜV Saar, SGS, GUTcert, Qualidata, BerlinCert and azmZert
- Introduction of QM, EM, EnM, OSH and DP at Schäfer Shop
- Introduction of an IMS (QM, EM, OSH) at Stiga GmbH
- Redesign of the environmental management software from InPlus GmbH and consulting on the introduction of ISO 45001 at Jung Pumpen
- Quality optimization processes for Audi AG and technical process optimization at Bugatti Automobiles
- Consulting in painting processes at Weiss Automotive GmbH
- Optimization of chemical process workflows at Basista Leiterplatten GmbH and logistics and quality optimization for Audi AG at Gruppo Prima in Italy
- Interim H&S Manager for Media-Saturn Holding group and support for integrated management systems at FIEGE Unna GmbH & Co. KG
- Occupational safety at H.G.S., EVO – Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG, FIEGE Logistik Biblis GmbH, as well as external safety engineer and quality manager at IAG GmbH and WespAG
- External consultant for occupational safety and environmental protection at Köppen GmbH, various metal processing companies, Hollingsworth & Vose, ROM – Rudolf Otto Meyer and Venator
- BG-certified trainer for safety engineer training (machine safety, explosion protection, fire and explosion protection, hazardous substances)
- Speaker for specialist seminars at Haus der Technik, VCI, TÜV Nord Akademie, SGS Academy, LVQ, Akademie der Ingenieure and BBG
- Lecture on zoning in explosion protection at the University of Wuppertal
- Measurement services: WHO fiber measurements, technical measurement of inhalation exposure according to TRGS 402, mold analysis and noise measurements
- Support with approval procedures for new construction and approval of hazardous substance storage facilities and painting systems at IAG and Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik
- Development of exclusive services: near-miss reporting system software, behavior-based safety system (VBS), psychological occupational safety system, 5S (Kaizen), hazardous substance register software, data protection support
- Functional safety (PL according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1, SIL according to IEC/EN 62061 and IEC/EN 61511)
- PAAG procedures (HAZOP studies)
- Lead auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001
- Measurement of airborne pollutants (TRGS 400, 402), noise measurements, health management and stress and burnout prevention
- Training: EC conformity assessment procedures/CE marking, machine safety, plant safety, functional safety, explosion protection, hazardous substances officer, fire and explosion protection, leadership seminars, PPE against falls from height, certification training for aerial work platforms, forklifts and cranes
- Talks and specialist articles from 1994 to 2024 at materials science conferences, Essen Explosion Protection Days, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, FORUM occupational safety chemistry and publications in TÜV environmental management advisor, Mikrokosmos and other trade journals
Phani Meher G.
Last position:
Fusa Expert at HOLON GmbH
- Act as the primary point of contact and lead FuSa activities in accordance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF for L4 AD shuttle
- Establishment of processes, guidelines, procedures and templates related to functional safety in accordance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF
- Item definition, safety goal definitions of L4 AD shuttle with regards to ADS ECU domain namely perception, trajectory planning and execution
- Carry out HARA and STPA for different domains of L4 AD shuttle
- Evaluate the nominal and degraded performance under edge-case conditions
- Define functional safety requirements and allocate them to system, hardware, and software levels
- Implementation and evaluation of safety concepts (FSC and TSC) with respect to fail operational, fail safe strategies and architectures as part of the overall system requirements
- Develop and maintain safety cases and associated work products, ensuring ASIL D compliance
- Independent review of safety analyses including advice for creation, cooperation in, and maintenance of FTAs, FMEA, FMEDA etc.
- Coordinate safety activities and measures with internal and external stakeholders, and other relevant parties with reference to DIA
- Support project teams in the creation of work products in accordance with the safety life cycle in relation to system, software and hardware development
- Implementation of an effective SMS in accordance with EU 2022/1426
Günter S.
Last position:
Teacher for mathematics and computer science at Helene Lange Gymnasium Fürth
- Teaching mathematics and computer science
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
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Statistics of experts using ISO 13849
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
4.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
90%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO 13849
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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.
ISO 13849 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 (60%)
- Information Technology (60%)
- Energy (40%)
- Construction (30%)
- Education (30%)
- Healthcare (30%)
- Professional Services (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Purpose and scope
ISO 13849 defines methods for designing and validating safety-related parts of control systems in machinery. It applies to electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical control technologies. The standard helps teams reduce risks by linking safety functions to required Performance Levels, commonly expressed as PL a through PL e.
Safety functions
Projects use ISO 13849 to specify what must happen when a guard opens, an emergency stop is pressed or a hazardous movement is detected. Specialists translate risk assessments into safety functions, define input, logic and output elements, and select an appropriate category, Performance Level and architecture. The work connects machine behavior with verifiable safety performance.
Methods and tools
Professionals work with the ISO 13849-1 design principles and ISO 13849-2 validation guidance. Their toolkit may include SISTEMA for Performance Level calculations, safety PLC environments, certified safety relays, drives, scanners, interlocks and diagnostic systems. They also review component data, fault exclusions, common-cause failures and diagnostic coverage.
- Map hazards to safety functions and required Performance Levels
- Model channels, subsystems and diagnostic measures
- Validate response times, fault behavior and reset conditions
- Document assumptions, calculations and test results
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance ISO 13849 specialists when a new machine, production line or retrofit must pass a structured safety review. They are also useful when an existing control system needs redesign after a risk assessment, component change or machinery integration. In Germany, close coordination with machine builders, plant teams and conformity-assessment partners can make on-site workshops valuable, while much of the analysis and documentation can be completed remotely.
Adjacent knowledge
Strong professionals combine ISO 13849 with machinery risk assessment, functional safety, electrical engineering and control-system design. Relevant adjacent standards may include IEC 62061, IEC 61508 and machine-specific safety requirements. Practical capability with PLC and safety PLC programming, industrial networks, drives, pneumatics and technical documentation helps turn a compliant concept into a working machine.
Quality signals
Look for specialists who can explain why a safety function needs its selected Performance Level and how every subsystem supports it. Good work includes traceable calculations, clear circuit and logic diagrams, suitable component data, validation protocols and evidence from realistic fault tests. Ask how the professional handles changes, interfaces between technologies and the boundary between design responsibility and final machine validation.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about ISO 13849, in one place.
ISO 13849 is used to design and validate safety-related parts of control systems in machinery. It covers functions such as emergency stops, guard monitoring, two-hand controls and safe limitation of movement, with performance expressed through Performance Levels.
ISO 13849 uses categories, designated architectures, diagnostic coverage and Performance Levels to assess safety-related control systems. IEC 62061 follows a functional-safety approach based on Safety Integrity Levels, so the better route depends on the control technology, project context and applicable machinery requirements.
A strong ISO 13849 specialist understands machinery risk assessment, safety functions, SISTEMA calculations and validation. Experience with safety PLCs, relays, drives, sensors, industrial networks and electrical documentation is also valuable.
The right level of ISO 13849 experience depends on the machine risk, control-system complexity and project phase. A small review may need focused calculation and documentation skills, while a new production line usually requires capability across architecture, implementation, testing and validation.
ISO 13849 analysis, calculations and technical documentation can often be handled remotely. On-site access is useful for observing the machine, checking wiring and devices, witnessing fault tests and coordinating with production or commissioning teams in Germany.
A capable ISO 13849 professional may deliver a safety-function list, required Performance Levels, subsystem calculations, SISTEMA files, circuit or logic reviews, validation plans and test records. The exact package should match the machine risk assessment and the manufacturer’s conformity process.
Check whether ISO 13849 decisions are traceable from hazards to safety functions, architecture, component data and validation results. Ask the specialist to explain assumptions, diagnostic measures, fault exclusions, response times and how design changes will be controlled.
ISO 13849 commonly appears alongside safety PLC programming, emergency-stop circuits, guard interlocks, light curtains, scanners, safe drives and pneumatic safety systems. Knowledge of IEC 62061, IEC 61508, machinery risk assessment and industrial automation helps specialists manage interfaces between these technologies.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 13849 in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 775 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 13849 in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 13849 in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 13849 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 13849 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (80%), Automotive (60%), and Information Technology (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 13849 in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (90%), Operations (80%), and Product Development (80%).
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