Mathcad Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Mathcad
Josef E.
Last position:
Managing Director at CAE Consulting & Engineering GmbH
I work as managing director – organization and active development engineer
Recently completed or nearing completion (2023, 2024):
- Projects in the field of wafer production at Hittec Prontor GmbH (apertures for ZEISS SMT GmbH)
- Micromanipulator concepts with flexure joints for ZEISS SMT, arranged through HAYS AG)
- EVE Innovativ GmbH (combined heat and power plants)
- Kraftblock GmbH, (renewable energy storage)
- CAE Consulting Eng. GmbH, European patent for hybrid robot, market development
- TQ Systems GmbH (gearbox technology)
CE is a supplier of development services in the broad field of mechanical engineering. 30 completed projects in the D-A-CH region. Development and patent exploitation company for R&D, products, cutting and welding robots, conveyor technology ... etc.
My most important results:
- Small selection - results of research and development activities led to the international patent application for cutting and welding robots and to the German patent application for the rotary lifting hanger as well as the spherical joint for combining 3 rods at one point for the parallel kinematics robot, push chain, own European patent for hybrid robot, combustion engines
Frank D.
Last position:
Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer at Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Development of a retrofit concept, including qualification measures
- Development, installation and commissioning of the required hardware and software
- Development of a safety concept
- Execution and documentation of in-house verifications / qualification
- Initiation and implementation of measures in case of non-conformities
- Execution of CE conformity assessment procedures and CE marking
Andreas K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Winkelmann Building+Industry / Reflex Winkelmann
As part of a greenfield project, a new production plant is being built in Slovakia to produce industrial media storage for OEMs and distributors once completed.
Procurement and industrialization of production equipment for prefabrication.
Design, procurement, installation and integration of complete production lines based on stamping, forming and welding technology with integrated, labor-reducing processes.
Establishment of a production environment under strategic aspects according to the latest state of the art.
Overall and continuous communication with the entire greenfield team, adjacent departments and plant and executive management.
Development of concepts together with key suppliers and identification of ratio potentials along manufacturing process chains using value stream analyses.
Collection, assessment and application of process data such as throughput times, manufacturing times, setup times, wait and idle times using time and multimoment studies as well as surveys.
Forward-looking design of production systems and processes with the goal of implementing automated and competitive process solutions as part of comprehensive supply chain management.
Planning of production workflows, definition of manufacturing methods, design of the overall layout and workstations.
Determination and recording of process cost rates, overhead rates, cost evaluation of production processes, machine hourly rates, depreciation as well as expected share of claims and rework costs to optimize manufacturing costs.
Continuous optimizations of product designs for their adaptation into automation-oriented production environments until the plant's SOP.
Multi-project management for the engineering, design, procurement, installation and process integration of all relevant trades with respect to plant engineering, lifting equipment, production equipment and QA installations.
Ongoing establishment of an overall concept in constructive, plant engineering, logistical, IT and QA aspects.
Vlad P.
Last position:
Senior Electrical Engineer at BHS Intralogistics GmbH
Sizing of electric drive systems for automated transport systems (AMR/AGV)
Selection and validation of electrical and mechatronic components (BLDC motors & controllers, sensors, batteries) considering system requirements and operating conditions
Integration of electric drive systems into automated transport systems (AMR/AGV) and ensuring functionality
Analysis and correction of malfunctions in existing electrical systems
Design of low-voltage networks (ELV) and implementation of relevant norms and standards (IEC, DIN)
iShuttle 5.0: Optimization of the drive system of an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 4.4 tons
iShuttle 6.0: Selection and integration of a drive system for an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tons
Sebastian K.
Last position:
Freelancer - Project Manager & Agile Coach at Kracht Projektmanagement
- Interim single project, program and portfolio management in technical hardware development and production
- Consulting and support in selecting and implementing appropriate project management methods and frameworks for projects and programs
- Agile coaching to support and develop agile teams and organizations
Eddy K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Jungheinrich Norderstedt AG & Co. KG
Project management for embedded software development (batteries & chargers)
Management of (sub-)projects for the development of embedded software for lead-acid batteries and Li-ion battery management systems (BMS) and chargers in industrial trucks
Coordinating the specialist departments involved and external service providers from the start of the project to series maturity. Planning internal and external field tests.
Ensuring project goals in terms of quality, costs and deadlines
Planning and managing the use of resources
Clarifying project-specific issues in direct contact with internal customers
Regular reporting to the client
Requirement engineering and system design
Coordinating customer specifications with the client and comparing with the system platform
Creating and managing system requirements and high-level system design
Technical review of requirements with software developers, hardware designers, test and validation engineers, and service technicians.
Andreas H.
Last position:
Consultant at Energy technology company
- Implemented portfolio management for small and medium projects with Planner Premium
- Developed organizational and technical standards for project management
- Automated processes with Power Automate
- Developed a Power Apps platform (interface between MS Dynamics and Planner Premium)
- Created comprehensive reporting with Power BI and MS Loop
- Area: PMO
Holger D.
Last position:
Software Developer
- Gained familiarity with complex legacy software for controlling central ship systems (Ada, Java, C++).
- Implemented tests to identify memory leaks.
- Refactored existing project content and tests to object-oriented standards.
- Identified and fixed bugs in existing distributed Java and C++ applications on a DONAR/CORBA network.
- Products: Squish, NetBeans, MKS Integrity, DONAR, CORBA, DOORS, Windchill.
- Skills: Python, Java, Linux, C++, Ada.
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Statistics of experts using Mathcad
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
4.4 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
63%
Doctorate
38%
Certifications per freelancer
3
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 Mathcad
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.
Mathcad experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (75%)
- Aerospace and Defense (63%)
- Energy (50%)
- Chemical (38%)
- Information Technology (38%)
- Construction (25%)
- Education (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Engineering calculations
Mathcad is technical calculation software for expressing formulas, units, assumptions, and results in a readable worksheet. Companies use it to document structural checks, mechanical designs, thermal models, fluid calculations, and other engineering decisions. Unlike a spreadsheet, Mathcad keeps mathematical notation close to the reasoning behind the result.
Mathcad Prime and legacy files
PTC Mathcad Prime is the current product family, while many organisations still maintain files created in Mathsoft Mathcad or earlier Mathcad releases. Specialists can assess compatibility, rebuild legacy worksheets, and preserve calculation logic during migration. They also establish naming, unit, and documentation conventions so teams can review work consistently.
Connected engineering workflows
Mathcad often sits beside CAD, finite element analysis, product lifecycle, and simulation tools. Strong professionals understand how calculation outputs inform design choices and how assumptions should be transferred between systems.
- Create reusable calculation templates
- Link parameters to engineering design data
- Check units, limits, and formula dependencies
- Prepare calculation packages for technical review
When companies need specialists
External expertise helps when a team must modernise a calculation library, verify a critical worksheet, or deliver documentation for a new product. It is also useful when internal specialists know the engineering domain but lack time to structure complex Mathcad work. In Germany, remote collaboration can support distributed engineering teams, while on-site work may help with design reviews and regulated documentation processes.
Skills that matter
A capable Mathcad specialist combines applied mathematics with practical engineering judgment. They should work confidently with symbolic and numerical calculations, units, matrices, plots, assumptions, and error handling. Familiarity with PTC Mathcad Prime, legacy Mathcad files, CAD data, simulation results, and technical documentation is valuable, as is the ability to explain every important input and conclusion.
Reviewing professional quality
Quality is visible in a worksheet that another specialist can follow without verbal context. Look for clear units, explicit assumptions, sensible variable names, controlled inputs, independent checks, and results that can be traced back to source requirements. Ask for examples of calculation templates, migration work, verification methods, or review-ready documentation rather than judging a profile by product knowledge alone.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Mathcad.
Mathcad is used to create documented engineering calculations with formulas, units, variables, plots, and explanatory text in one worksheet. Companies apply it to design verification, sizing, thermal and fluid calculations, structural checks, and technical reports.
Mathcad presents equations in a form that closely resembles engineering notation and makes units visible throughout the calculation. Excel is often stronger for tabular business data, while MATLAB is better suited to scripted numerical analysis and larger computational models. The right choice depends on review needs, model complexity, and existing workflows.
A strong Mathcad specialist should understand the relevant engineering discipline as well as numerical methods, dimensional analysis, and technical documentation. Experience with PTC Mathcad Prime, legacy Mathcad files, CAD systems, simulation tools, or product lifecycle data can make collaboration more effective.
The required depth depends on the deliverable. A simple worksheet may suit a professional who understands the calculation and can structure it clearly, while a migration, verification, or safety-critical package calls for a specialist experienced with review controls, legacy files, and the applicable engineering standards.
Mathcad work is often well suited to remote collaboration because worksheets, requirements, and review comments can be shared digitally. On-site sessions in Germany may still help when the work depends on laboratory data, design reviews, confidential systems, or close coordination with a physical engineering team. German-language documentation may also matter for some organisations.
Review whether Mathcad formulas are readable, units are consistent, assumptions are stated, and outputs can be traced to requirements. Ask the specialist to explain validation checks, input controls, error handling, and how another professional would maintain the worksheet.
PTC Mathcad Prime can support modernisation, but older Mathsoft Mathcad files may require careful review rather than a simple conversion. A specialist should identify unsupported functions, verify changed results, preserve engineering intent, and document any decisions made during the migration.
Mathcad assignments can involve more than writing formulas. Freelance specialists should clarify the engineering purpose, source data, unit system, review process, file version, confidentiality requirements, and expected documentation before estimating the work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Mathcad in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 862 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Mathcad in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 38% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Mathcad in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Mathcad in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Mathcad in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (75%), and Aerospace and Defense (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Mathcad in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Project Management (100%), and Research and Development (88%).
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