
Mathcad Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Mathcad
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
Josef E.
Last position:
Development service provider, mechanical engineering, design, calculation, certified project management at CAE Consulting Engineering GMBH
I am a development service provider in mechanical engineering with experience as interim assignment for all functional areas designer, development engineer design manager development manager calculation engineer, FEM, MKS, CFD, vibrations, kinematics, dynamics, statics certified project manager according to IHK industry standard, patent engineering – invention exploitation technical programmer / MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, MATHCAD technical managing director interim manager
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Start: by agreement, based on your wishes and needs, fully flexible, permanent or fixed-term, temporary work, … etc. Compensation: within your planned budget for the position, by agreement
Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
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
8.8 years

Positions per freelancer
18

Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development

Top industries
Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive

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 19 Sep 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 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 19 Sep 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%)
- Aerospace and Defense (63%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Chemical (38%)
- Energy (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 an engineering calculation environment for combining formulas, units, variables, plots and explanatory text in one readable worksheet. Teams use it to create design calculations, verify assumptions and document results for mechanical, civil, electrical and process engineering work.
Mathcad Prime workflows
Mathcad Prime is the current PTC product and the name most teams use when planning new work. Specialists structure worksheets with unit-aware calculations, reusable functions, symbolic operations, sensitivity studies and plots, while preserving a clear link between inputs, equations and conclusions.
Connected toolchains
Mathcad projects often sit beside CAD, simulation and business systems rather than replacing them. Useful adjacent skills include:
- Importing and exporting data with Excel and CSV files
- Connecting calculations to Creo and other CAD workflows
- Translating legacy Mathsoft Mathcad worksheets
- Managing templates, component libraries and revision control
When to bring in a specialist
Companies bring in freelance Mathcad specialists when calculation standards need to be rebuilt, legacy worksheets need migration or an engineering team must deliver a consistent documentation set. In Germany, they may support automotive, machinery, energy, construction or manufacturing projects remotely, on site or in a blended setup.
What quality looks like
Strong professionals make worksheets easy to audit and safe to reuse. They define units consistently, separate assumptions from results, test boundary conditions, explain engineering choices and use sensible naming and layout. They also know when a result needs comparison with hand calculations, laboratory data or a dedicated simulation tool.
Selecting the right expertise
Look for evidence that a specialist has delivered the type of calculation your project requires, not only opened the software. Ask about Mathcad Prime versus older Mathcad versions, data interfaces, approval workflows and the expected handover format. Clear technical English or German, disciplined documentation and responsive collaboration matter when several engineering functions review the same worksheet.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Mathcad.
Mathcad is used to create documented engineering calculations that combine equations, units, text, plots and input data. Companies use it for sizing, verification, parameter studies, design checks and technical reports across many engineering disciplines.
Mathcad Prime is PTC’s current environment and uses a modern worksheet interface, while older Mathsoft Mathcad files may require review or migration. A specialist should assess compatibility, custom functions, data connections and formatting before converting a legacy calculation set.
Mathcad work benefits from knowledge of engineering standards, dimensional analysis, Excel, CAD and numerical methods. Depending on the project, familiarity with Creo, MATLAB, Python, simulation tools or document-control processes can also improve the handover.
Mathcad expertise should match the calculation risk and integration scope rather than a fixed time threshold. A straightforward worksheet may need focused support, while a regulated design process, legacy migration or shared template library calls for a professional who can test, document and review the full workflow.
Mathcad projects are often suitable for remote collaboration because worksheets, source data and review comments can be exchanged digitally. On-site work can still help when calculations depend on lab tests, production observations or close coordination with German-speaking engineering teams.
Mathcad makes equations, units and engineering notation more visible and easier to audit than a large spreadsheet. Excel may remain the better choice for tabular business data, broad reporting or established macros, so the decision should follow the calculation and review requirements.
Mathcad quality is visible in a structured worksheet with clear units, traceable assumptions, tested edge cases and readable results. Ask for a walkthrough of a comparable deliverable and discuss validation, version compatibility, source-data handling and how another professional would review the work.
PTC Mathcad assignments depend on clear information about the required version, input sources, engineering standards, expected outputs and review process. Freelancers should also confirm whether they will maintain an existing worksheet, migrate Mathsoft Mathcad content, build templates or connect the calculation to CAD or Excel.
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 8.8 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%), Aerospace and Defense (63%), and Automotive (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%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Mathcad
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