LS-DYNA Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used LS-DYNA
Chenchen Chu
Last position:
Patent Engineer (European patent attorney candidate) at Vossius & Partner
- Patent application: European patent drafting and prosecution
- LLM practicing: Developed LLM-based tools for automated patent data retrieval, applying Python scripting to accelerate technical reviews.
Raghu Ram Vadali
Last position:
Telco Customer Churn Prediction – End-to-End ML Pipeline at Self-Initiated Project
- Designed and implemented a full machine learning pipeline for churn prediction using the Telco dataset.
- Applied preprocessing techniques including missing value handling, categorical encoding, feature scaling, and PCA.
- Built and compared over 15 models (logistic regression, random forest, XGBoost, etc.) and evaluated them using accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, ROC AUC, and PR AUC.
- Tuned hyperparameters with GridSearchCV, achieving 80.6% accuracy with random forest and XGBoost.
- Created visual reports (bar plots, heatmaps, radar charts) to interpret model performance and churn drivers.
- Exported reusable pipelines and trained models with joblib for deployment.
Michael Schmitt
Last position:
Interim Manager – Technical Project Management at Abbott Automation Solution GmbH
- Product adaptations and new developments according to FDA guidelines
- PLM for modules and accessories in coordination with product management
- Leading the cross-functional team
- Preparation for the market launch in the USA
- Leading new product developments in hardware and software
- Quality improvement measures
Ali Ait Nasr
Last position:
Intern at Institute of Metal Forming (IBF), RWTH Aachen University
- Conducted FEM-driven analysis on tensile and cold-rolling pre-strains in advanced high-strength structural steels to optimize material performance under cyclic environmental loads.
- Correlated FEM results with metallography (XRD, TEM, SEM) to connect processing parameters to mechanical performance, supporting cross-functional team objectives.
Florian Wirth
Last position:
Managing Director and Independent Engineering Service Provider at Wirth Engineering GmbH
- Engineering and consulting in the areas of simulation, manufacturing technology, and mechanical and plant engineering.
Konstantin Petkov
Last position:
Development Engineer at Jungheinrich AG
- General development and design topics
- Design of all components made of metal or plastic
- Changes to existing components, assemblies and drawings
- Drawing creation
- Data maintenance in SAP
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Statistics of experts using LS-DYNA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Product Development, Research and Development, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 LS-DYNA
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
What LS-DYNA is
LS-DYNA is a solver for highly nonlinear simulation. Companies use it for crash, impact, drop tests, metal forming and other fast transients where contact, plasticity and failure matter. It is common in automotive, aerospace, machinery and safety work.
Typical work
- Define explicit dynamic load cases and boundary conditions
- Build and clean meshes for shells, solids and spot welds
- Set up materials, contacts, constraints and failure models
- Run sensitivity checks and compare results with test data
Common ecosystems
LS-DYNA often sits next to pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA, HyperMesh, LS-PrePost and ANSYS Workbench. Strong specialists know how to move data between CAD, mesh, solver and review steps without losing model quality or traceability.
When companies bring help
Freelance expertise helps when a model is unstable, a project needs faster turnaround, or an internal team lacks deep explicit dynamics know-how. In Germany, this is especially useful for suppliers working with automotive structures, safety components and industrial equipment. Remote work is common, but on-site reviews help with test correlation and design workshops.
What good specialists do
Good professionals do more than run a solver. They choose sensible element types, control time step issues, spot bad contacts and explain why a result is credible. They also document assumptions clearly so engineering teams can reuse the model later.
Signals to look for
- Strong experience with crash or forming simulations, not only static FEA
- Practical understanding of contacts, materials and failure criteria
- Clear reporting that connects simulation outputs to design decisions
- Familiarity with LS-PrePost, ANSA, HyperMesh or similar tooling
- Ability to work with test engineers and design teams in plain language
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to LS-DYNA.
LS-DYNA is used for explicit simulation where timing, contact and deformation drive the result. Companies rely on it for crash analysis, impact events, drop tests, metal forming and safety studies. It is a strong fit when a design must survive a real-world load case, not just a static check.
LS-DYNA is often chosen when the problem is highly dynamic, strongly nonlinear or contact-heavy. Abaqus and Ansys Mechanical can also handle challenging cases, but teams usually weigh them against LS-DYNA for crash and impact work. The best choice depends on the load case, material models and the tools already used in the workflow.
A strong LS-DYNA specialist usually understands meshing, material laws, contact definitions, time step control and result correlation. Skills in pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA, HyperMesh and LS-PrePost are often part of the package. Clear documentation matters just as much as the simulation run.
A LS-DYNA specialist needs the load case, geometry, target outputs and any available test data before starting. Good context also includes material cards, constraints, solver settings and the design question behind the model. Without that, even a correct run may not answer the real engineering problem.
Bring in LS-DYNA support when a model is failing to converge, results do not match tests, or the internal team needs faster delivery. Freelance experts are also useful for peak workloads, new material models or one-off validation tasks. This is common when a project needs deep explicit dynamics knowledge for a short period.
Yes, LS-DYNA work is often done remotely because most tasks center on models, solver runs and result reviews. In Germany, on-site sessions can still help when teams need direct access to test parts, lab data or design reviews. Many projects use a mix of remote simulation and in-person coordination.
Look for a LS-DYNA portfolio that shows more than screenshots of stress plots. Strong work explains the modelling choices, checks mesh quality, validates against test evidence and states the limits of the result. If the specialist can discuss contact, failure and material behaviour clearly, that is a good sign.
Yes, many people still search for LS-DYNA by its full product name or by references to LSTC and Ansys LS-DYNA. In practice, the model and solver skills matter more than the label. A good specialist can work across the naming history and still focus on the same explicit dynamics methods.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used LS-DYNA in their recent projects is 83 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 665 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used LS-DYNA in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used LS-DYNA in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used LS-DYNA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used LS-DYNA in their recent projects are Manufacturing (83%), Automotive (67%), and Education (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used LS-DYNA in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Research and Development (100%), and Information Technology (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used LS-DYNA
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.
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