Microchip PIC Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Microchip PIC
Jiri S.
Last position:
Quality Manager/Test Management at Noriba GmbH
- Test concept creation
- Creation of test processes
- Coordination of TC development: stress tests, functional tests, performance tests, high data rate tests, integration tests, etc.
- HW testing: FPGA, RF
- Test automation and regression tests
- Ensuring 24/7 operation of the test system
- Analysis & reporting
- Regular coordination of the test team, meetings with other stakeholders
- Communication and coordination with stakeholders and the project manager
Viktor H.
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at Thomas Magnete GmbH
- Development of embedded software for a valve prototype with LIN interface.
- Extension of the software architecture in Rhapsody.
- Implementation of the valve control as a state machine in Rhapsody.
- Implementation of a LIN stack for communication with the PLIN-LDF test environment.
- Integration & commissioning of the built-in bootstrap loader.
- MCU: Infineon TLE9867.
- IDE: Keil µVision5.
- Project management: GitLab.
- Architecture: Rhapsody Architect.
- CAN adapter: PEAK PLIN-USB.
Sergej V.
Last position:
Software Developer Motor Control (Project "Multi DMR – Motor-Control") at Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH
- Modification and redesign of the software for a series component
- Review of the software concept and extension of functionality
- Modification of software functions for DC motor control
- Hardware: ARM STM32G474, CAN bus, Lauterbach T32
- Software: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Bernd W.
Last position:
Software Developer at NEURA Robotics GmbH
Developed a visualization module based on Toradex's Verdin iMX8M Plus.
Created a project-specific Yocto BSP based on the "Toradex Yocto Project" (scarthgap).
Adapted and created kernel drivers and device tree for the NXP i.MX8 processor used.
Supported the GO product app on Linux / Yocto / systemd.
Set up a Wi-Fi AP using hostap and dnsmasq.
Products: Yocto, Embedded Linux.
Skills: C++, Go, Yocto, i.MX8.
Location: Remote.
Daniel S.
Last position:
Embedded Software Engineer at Rawe Electronic GmbH / SCHELL
- Firmware low-level driver development for an advanced water tap with bluetooth on an EFR32BG module from Silicon Labs with Simplicity Studio
Michael S.
Last position:
Senior Hardware Development at Sabik Offshore GmbH
Use case analysis
Evaluation tests
Hardware and software specification
Component research
Cost price calculation
Project planning and control
System design
Circuit development and simulation
PCB layout
Reliability analysis
Engineering/EMC tests
Mixed-signal design (Multiprocessor)
DC/DC design
Manufacturable design
Lightning protection
Altium Designer
LTSpice
MS Office
MS Project
András B.
Last position:
Test Equipment Developer at Minebea Access Solutions
- Tested passenger car opening handle at system level integrating hardware, software and mechanics
- Built and provided complete test equipment for system testers using Arduino boards, Saleae Logic analyser, oscilloscope, multimeter, RLC meter, programmable power supplies and function generators
- Developed system testing concepts and constructed manual system test bench
- Supported system testers with hardware and software tools
- Products: BMW XNF, Rolls Royce, Audi eRing, JLR (Jaguar-Land-Rover)
Sri M.
Last position:
Electronics Engineer at Dausinger + Giesen GmbH
- Designs and develops new high-precision analog/digital PCBs for laser control systems using Eagle and KiCad.
- Leads hardware testing, failure analysis, and systems integration for all PCBs within high-power laser systems.
- Conducts component-level debugging on PCBs, tracing faults from power supply rails to communication lines (CAN, SPI) and sensor data (ADC/DAC).
- Identifies burned/damaged components, performs SMD/THT rework and soldering to repair and validate boards.
- Developed an advanced auto-alignment algorithm using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and PID control in Embedded C. This firmware uses a 4-Quadrant-Diode (4QD) PCB’s ADC signals to control piezo mirrors, automatically maximizing the laser’s power position.
- Developed an Autonomous Laser Alignment System using a PIC18F26K83. Implemented a Bayesian Optimization algorithm to maximize optical power by controlling a 2-axis piezo inertia mirror mount.
- Designed a "Virtual Encoder" in software to track position for an open-loop system.
- Configured the Internal ADCC in Burst Average Mode to filter high-impedance photodiode noise.
- Interfaced with a PI E-870.41 driver using a custom 20kHz multiplexed pulse train.
- Developed a robust CAN Bootloader for the dual-core dsPIC33CH, enabling remote firmware updates. Solved deep-level bugs related to hardware timer conflicts, slave core fuse-bit mismatches, and CAN state management.
- Installs and integrates validated PCBs into the final laser systems, verifying all CAN, power, and I/O cabling and debugging any system-level hardware/software conflicts.
- Contributes to the development of the C++/Qt-based system control software, integrating CAN protocols to control and test all PCBs from a unified application.
Rainer N.
Last position:
Embedded Software Developer at Bühler Motoren
- Architecture-based software refactoring of pump firmware (sensorless BLDC FOC) on an NXP MC9S12ZVM controller and an Elmos E53306B controller (ARM Cortex) following an ASPICE-compliant process
- New development of individual components and drivers, including a task scheduler and a driver for a sin/cos angle sensor
Jörg H.
Last position:
Bundespolizei
- Conducted system tests on newly deployed border control units in a safety-critical airport infrastructure
- Testing a distributed system with high network load Technologies: Python 3, MS Excel, Jira, Kubernetes configurations, MQTT
Frank W.
Last position:
Chemical Dosing System at Talenia electronic Inh.: Frank Willinger
- Project duration: 2 years (freelancer)
- Hardware System design, Hardware development
- Evaluation + Simulation of different HW topologies
- Hardware design for schematic and layout
- Control unit for dosing valves
- Wiring and cable harness design
- Tools: Altium Designer, Micro-Cap, Ancolyzer
Christian P.
Last position:
Freelance Electrical Engineer at Self-employed
- Software development for microcontrollers and PCs
- Design of architecture and modular structures based on requirements
- Implementation in programming languages (preferably C, C#)
- Documentation in source code (e.g., Doxygen) and additional documents
- Use of version control and backup systems (e.g., SVN, GitLab)
- Developer testing
- Hardware development of microcontroller-based, digital and analog circuits including power electronics
- Circuit concepts (digital and controller circuits, analog, power electronics)
- Calculation of relevant parts
- Compliance with EMC and safety guidelines
- Simulations and component selection
- PCB implementation: layout, manufacturing data, EMC and safety guidelines
- Support of prototype manufacturing and series ramp-up
- Commissioning of prototypes
- Test development: manual and automated tests, test specifications, test stand conception and equipment selection
- Requirements management and maintenance (requirements specification)
- Support of certifications and series introductions
Marc D.
Last position:
Development Engineer at DLR
- Developed control for optical transmitters for satellite communications
- Pulsed lasers and modulators in the double-digit GHz range
- Precise BIAS, TEC, and calibration control
- High-frequency circuit design and system integration
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Statistics of experts using Microchip PIC
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
91%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
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 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 Microchip PIC
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.
Microchip PIC experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (92%)
- Automotive (69%)
- Information Technology (46%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Aerospace and Defense (31%)
- Education (31%)
- Energy (23%)
- Professional Services (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core technology
Microchip PIC is a family of microcontrollers used to control dedicated functions in embedded products. PIC16 and PIC18 devices suit compact, cost-sensitive control systems, while PIC24, dsPIC and PIC32 families address more demanding digital signal, real-time and application tasks. Professionals work close to the hardware, balancing memory, timing, power use and component cost.
Typical products
PIC-based systems appear in industrial controls, appliances, measuring equipment, access systems, medical devices and automotive subsystems. They read sensors, drive motors, manage displays and exchange data with other controllers.
- Sensor and actuator control
- Motor control with dsPIC
- Low-power monitoring devices
- CAN, UART, SPI and I2C communication
- Bootloaders and production firmware
Tools and ecosystem
The core toolchain includes MPLAB X IDE, MPLAB XC compilers and Microchip programmers and debuggers such as PICkit and MPLAB ICD. Strong specialists also use configuration tools such as MCC, device datasheets, hardware debuggers and version control. C is central, with assembly used where precise timing or very small code matters.
When to hire expertise
Companies bring in freelance PIC professionals when a prototype must become production-ready, an inherited codebase needs support or a board redesign changes the firmware. They can also help recover a stalled project, reduce power consumption, certify a device or create a repeatable manufacturing process. In Germany, this expertise supports both industrial suppliers and product teams building connected physical equipment.
- Port firmware between PIC families
- Diagnose timing, memory or watchdog faults
- Integrate revised hardware
- Prepare tests and release documentation
What strong professionals deliver
A capable specialist starts with the datasheet, electrical design and system requirements rather than treating firmware in isolation. They define interrupt behavior, peripheral configuration, fault handling and update paths clearly. Good work includes readable C, controlled register access, hardware-in-the-loop testing and documentation that another team can maintain.
Collaboration and fit
PIC work often requires close contact with electronics specialists, test teams and manufacturing partners. Remote collaboration works well for firmware, code review and simulation when the team can provide schematics, boards or lab access; on-site sessions help with bring-up, measurement and production faults. Clear technical English is usually sufficient, while German can help with local suppliers and plant teams. A strong project brief should name the PIC family, compiler, board status, interfaces, test equipment and expected deliverables.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Microchip PIC.
Microchip PIC microcontrollers control dedicated functions in embedded products, including sensor reading, motor control, power management, displays and communication. The right family can support a simple low-power device or a more capable real-time control system.
Microchip PIC is a broad microcontroller family with mature tools, many package options and strong support for direct peripheral control. Arduino is mainly a development ecosystem, while STM32 and AVR offer different architectures, tools and performance profiles; the best choice depends on supply, existing designs, power, timing and team familiarity.
A strong Microchip PIC specialist usually understands embedded C, electronics schematics, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and board bring-up. Useful adjacent skills include CAN, USB, wireless modules, motor-control theory, bootloaders, test automation and production diagnostics.
The need depends on the risk and hardware maturity, not only on code volume. A simple peripheral integration may need focused specialist support, while safety-critical control, a family migration or a difficult board bring-up calls for someone who has handled debugging, testing and release work end to end.
Microchip PIC firmware work can often be done remotely when the team supplies schematics, source code, boards or controlled lab access. On-site work is valuable during first power-up, signal measurement, production troubleshooting and hardware changes, especially when equipment cannot be shipped easily.
Share the exact device, schematic, board revision, compiler, MPLAB project, interfaces and current failure or delivery target. Access to test hardware, datasheets, version control and existing requirements lets the specialist estimate the work and start without avoidable discovery delays.
Ask for evidence of shipped firmware, disciplined debugging and clear technical documentation. High-quality Microchip PIC work has defined initialization, safe fault handling, predictable timing, reviewable source code and tests that cover both normal operation and hardware faults.
People may refer to Microchip PIC simply as PIC or by a family name such as PIC16, PIC18, PIC24, dsPIC or PIC32. They may also discuss MPLAB X, XC8, XC16 or XC32 when describing the tools and compiler environment used for the project.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microchip PIC in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 728 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microchip PIC in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 91% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microchip PIC in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microchip PIC in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microchip PIC in their recent projects are Manufacturing (92%), Automotive (69%), and Information Technology (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microchip PIC in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Information Technology (85%).
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