Manufacturing Execution System Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Manufacturing Execution System
Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Kurt B.
Last position:
Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation at Fa. RCA, Rail Cargo Austria AG
- Backend / Microservices Developer, DevOps, Test Automation
- ~100 Developers, ~10 Teams, per Team: 1 PO, 1 ScrumMaster, 1UX, 1 Developers, 1 Tester
- .net core 8, 9, C#
- Microservices, Clean Architecture, MediatR, CQRS
- GraphQL, REST, SDL
- Azure DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, Azure Service Bus, Rabbit-MQ, Kafka, Azure App Configuration, Azure KeyVault, Azure Kubernetes AKS
- Splunk, dashboards, custom metrics, Elastic-Search, Kibana (ELK)
- Azure SQL Databases, Azure Cosmos DB
- Architecture decisions, event governance, COP (Backend, DevOps, FrontEnd, Test Automation)
- AI, Copilot, creating Test Templates
- Scheduler, Hangfire, Quartz
- Automated Unit and Integration Tests
- Automated E2E Tests, Playwright Test Automation, BDD, Gherkin, Cucumber
- Shipment tracking
- GIS, GPS data, geofence, geo search, position tracking, asset positions
- Jira, Confluence
- Focus on high-performance message-oriented architecture (~xx e6 messages / month / service)
- Structured logging, Serilog, OTel, Splunk, Application Monitoring
- Integration of different position data sources (GPS-based data) into AzureDataLake
Peter S.
Last position:
Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH
- Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
- Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
- Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
- Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
- Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
- Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
- Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
- Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
Albert S.
Last position:
Managing Director & Owner at Metatron Industrial Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for strategy, technological development, and execution in industrial plant engineering — with a focus on extrusion technology and AI-driven process optimization
- Freelance project execution for international clients (e.g. BĂĽhler, Enercon, Bayer, Elanco)
- Development of proprietary AI-powered software solutions for production control and environmental technologies
- International project leadership for clients in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries; active involvement in building deep-tech start-ups and selective investments in Industry 4.0, cleantech, and AI manufacturing
- Details see attachment “Albert_Schiller_References_Industrial_Projects”
Franz P.
Last position:
Business & IT Consulting at fpcon Franz Plakolm Consulting
- Business consulting finance & supply chain for Infor ERP LN Cloudsuite projects
- Lead consultant ERP LN Cloudsuite finance & cost accounting
- Implementation projects in Germany for a manufacturer of precision castings and a producer of stainless steel kegs
- Optimization project at a steel service center
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
Georg J.
Last position:
Owner & CEO / Senior IT-Consultant at CONPITEC GmbH
- CONPITEC offers premium consulting and IT services.
- Our clients are leading global IT service providers, as well as international groups in the pharmaceutical industry in Europe.
Gerald H.
Last position:
External SAP Consultant at ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG
- Supported the internal IT department with SAP support for S/4Hana.
- Processed tickets.
- Further developed solutions.
- Enhanced configuration models.
- Trained key users and end users.
- Documented solutions.
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Statistics of experts using Manufacturing Execution System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Austria 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 Austria using Manufacturing Execution System
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.
Manufacturing Execution System experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Manufacturing (88%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Metals and Mining (38%)
- Pharmaceutical (38%)
- Retail (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Production control
A Manufacturing Execution System, commonly called MES, manages and records production activity between enterprise planning and the shop floor. It coordinates orders, materials, work instructions, equipment data, quality checks and traceability. Companies use MES to create a reliable operational record for each batch, unit or process step.
Core capabilities
MES work often covers:
- Production dispatching and detailed scheduling
- Electronic batch records and genealogy
- Work instructions, approvals and operator guidance
- Quality checks, nonconformance and corrective actions
- Equipment status, downtime and performance data
The exact scope depends on the plant, product and regulatory environment.
Ecosystem and integration
Strong specialists understand both production operations and the surrounding technology landscape. They work with platforms such as SAP Digital Manufacturing, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Dassault Systèmes DELMIA and bespoke MES solutions. Typical integrations connect ERP, automation, SCADA, PLC, historian, laboratory and warehouse systems through APIs, middleware and industrial data models.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance MES expertise during a new plant rollout, a platform selection, a migration or a difficult integration. Specialists also help when production data is inconsistent, electronic records need redesigning or operators are bypassing inefficient workflows. In Austria, close coordination with plant teams can be especially important where production, quality and IT work across different sites or languages.
Project deliverables
A specialist may define the manufacturing model, map processes, configure workflows and validate equipment or business-system interfaces. Deliverables can include functional specifications, master-data structures, test cases, user training and deployment plans. Effective work keeps production continuity in view rather than treating MES as an isolated software installation.
What good specialists bring
The best professionals combine process knowledge with practical implementation discipline. They ask how materials, people, machines and quality decisions move through the plant before proposing a solution. Look for experience with validation, change control, troubleshooting and data ownership, plus the ability to collaborate remotely with IT while working directly with on-site operations when needed.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Manufacturing Execution System.
A Manufacturing Execution System manages and documents production between enterprise planning and shop-floor execution. It supports dispatching, work instructions, material tracking, quality control, equipment data and product genealogy.
MES focuses on the detailed execution and traceability of manufacturing operations. ERP manages broader business processes, production planning sets demand and schedules, while SCADA and automation systems monitor or control equipment; an MES connects these layers.
A strong Manufacturing Execution System specialist often understands ERP integration, industrial automation, SCADA, PLC data, APIs, databases and manufacturing master data. Quality management, validation, cybersecurity and change management are also valuable for complex plants.
The right level depends on the scope, plant complexity and number of integrations. A Manufacturing Execution System freelancer should have delivered work comparable to the assignment, whether that means configuration, process design, migration, testing or a full site rollout.
MES design, documentation, configuration and many integration tasks can be handled remotely. Commissioning, equipment checks, operator workshops and production troubleshooting may require on-site work in Austria, so agree on site access and German or English language needs early.
A Manufacturing Execution System specialist may work with SAP Digital Manufacturing, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, DELMIA or a tailored solution. The platform matters, but process knowledge and integration experience are just as important.
Ask the MES professional to explain a comparable production process, its data flows and the decisions behind the design. Review their approach to testing, validation, downtime, master data, user adoption and handover rather than relying only on platform names.
Before starting, a Manufacturing Execution System freelancer should clarify the plant scope, platform version, integration landscape, production constraints and decision owners. They should also confirm site-access rules, documentation standards, working language and how success will be accepted.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 920 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 57% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (88%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Manufacturing Execution System in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Project Management (88%), and Quality Assurance (88%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Manufacturing Execution System
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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