MPLAB Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used MPLAB
Hussein K.
Last position:
QA and Test Automation Engineer at Intel
- Verified internal and external semiconductor technologies to support the release of design packages.
- Developed automated testing environments using Bash and Python to streamline verification workflows.
- Created and maintained TCL scripts to configure ivars and automate testbench execution.
- Performed comprehensive validation of technology libraries and Verilog files.
- Used a range of industry-standard EDA tools, including Fusion Compiler, Innovus, ICV, Calibre (Mentor Graphics), and Seascape (Ansys).
- Conducted root cause analysis to debug and resolve issues across various tool flows.
- Defined and tracked QoR (Quality of Results) metrics to provide a high-level view of design package health.
- Optimized test runtime and resource usage to improve efficiency and turnaround time.
Roland R.
Last position:
Support in Ongoing Project at Automotive Supplier
- closing the safety case
- creation of meaningful traceability matrices and targeted test expansion
- transferring requirements into other database systems
- structuring the requirements, assessing their completeness, and setting up new test cases based on use-case–based test strategies and the results of internal traceability matrices
- partial automation of tasks within a requirement assessment tool
- tools and languages: MS Teams, reqIF, Enterprise Architect, Codebeamer, proprietary tools for creating and evaluating traceability matrices (approx. 1000 x 1000)
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.
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
Leonardo H.
Last position:
Founder & Managing Director at Logic-Core GmbH
Logic-Core GmbH specializes in industrial automation technology and offers tailor-made solutions and comprehensive project management from the initial idea to execution.
Custom, client-focused freelance engineering services in the field of automation technology.
Development of custom PLC programs and modern visualization systems using TIA Portal, Step 7 and WinCC Flexible.
Design, creation and optimization of electrical schematics with WS-CAD Electrix, consistently taking into account and complying with current SIL and ATEX standards.
International commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems in the chemical, food, recycling, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries.
Personal technical consulting, reliable customer support and extensive staff training.
Many years of cross-industry experience in commissioning complex technical systems.
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.
Maximilian D.
Last position:
Hardware Developer at Freelance Hardware Developer
- Optimization of a film stretching machine: concept design and proof of concept in SolidWorks and FEMM
- Development of a smart gas scale (Evergas) with mobile connectivity: functional and design prototype in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
- Sensor system for brake disc measurement with Knorr-Bremse: proof of concept and patent preparation in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, FEMM, Adafruit Web IDE
- Development of a sensor for oil level measurement (Oilfox) with self-monitoring algorithms in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
- Development of a miniature plastic extruder (Mcubus project) in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, LTSpice, FEMM, Arduino IDE
- Commissioning hardware for Magna Telemotive: electrical function tests, firmware porting in C++ and quality assurance coordination
- Electronics development for Sonnenglas: concepts for battery charging by solar power and LED control in Fusion 360, Eagle, Simplicity Studio, MPLab
- Development of a wake-up controller for Wing Man: vibration sensor and power-saving logic in Fusion 360, Eagle
- Hardware lead at Cariad SE: hardware testing, supplier communication, error management in iDEX, ODIS, CANoe
Peter J.
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Martin R.
Last position:
Developer (Software) – pre-market / post-market at Innomedic
- Support for algorithm and web application for successor software (MAXFRAME II) with AWS, IIS, Windows Server 2019, Polarion 2021, SVN, Visual Studio 2017, C++, C#, ASP.Net, Parasoft C++, Unity 2021, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, KendoUI, ReSharper, TeamCity.
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
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using MPLAB
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
78%
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 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 MPLAB
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.
MPLAB 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 (80%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Information Technology (40%)
- Education (30%)
- Professional Services (30%)
- Aerospace and Defense (20%)
- Energy (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Embedded Control
MPLAB is Microchip’s development environment and tool ecosystem for programming microcontrollers and related embedded devices. Companies use it to build firmware for industrial controls, measurement equipment, consumer products, automotive electronics and connected devices. Work commonly covers device configuration, peripheral control, real-time behavior and production-ready firmware.
MPLAB X IDE
MPLAB X IDE provides the project workspace for source management, device setup, compilation, debugging and programming. It works with Microchip hardware tools such as MPLAB ICD and MPLAB SNAP, while the MPLAB Code Configurator helps generate peripheral and middleware configuration. Strong specialists understand the boundary between generated code and custom firmware.
Toolchains And Devices
The right toolchain depends on the target Microchip family and the project’s language requirements. Common combinations include XC8 for 8-bit devices, XC16 for dsPIC and PIC24 families, and XC32 for PIC32 and selected Arm-based devices. Relevant expertise may also include Harmony, CMSIS components, bootloaders, communication stacks and hardware abstraction layers.
Typical Deliverables
- Configure MPLAB X IDE projects, device settings and build environments
- Write firmware for GPIO, timers, ADC, PWM, interrupts and low-power modes
- Integrate UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB or Ethernet communication
- Set up programming, debugging, diagnostics and production test workflows
- Review legacy PIC or MPLAB projects and prepare controlled migrations
When To Bring In Support
Companies often seek freelance expertise when a prototype must become stable firmware, an internal team needs support for a specific Microchip family, or a stalled debugging effort is delaying hardware validation. In Germany, remote collaboration can work well when source control, test hardware access and issue tracking are organized; on-site work may help when lab equipment and physical boards are central to delivery. Clear documentation is essential in both models.
Strong MPLAB Practice
Effective professionals read datasheets, reference manuals and errata before making design decisions. They separate hardware faults from firmware defects, manage compiler and library versions, and test timing, resets, watchdog behavior and recovery paths. They also leave reproducible build instructions, meaningful diagnostics and maintainable code so another team can continue the product after handover.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around MPLAB.
MPLAB is Microchip’s ecosystem for creating, compiling, debugging and programming firmware for supported microcontrollers. It is used across prototypes and production products that need precise control of hardware peripherals, timing, communication and power behavior.
MPLAB X IDE is the current cross-platform development environment, while the older MPLAB IDE belongs to an earlier generation of Microchip tooling. A specialist should assess the project’s device family, compiler setup and existing source before recommending a migration.
A strong MPLAB freelancer usually understands embedded C, microcontroller datasheets, board-level debugging and version-controlled build systems. Useful adjacent knowledge includes RTOS concepts, bootloaders, CAN, USB, low-power design, hardware testing and the relevant XC compiler.
The right MPLAB experience depends on the device, firmware risk and project stage rather than on a fixed time period. A simple peripheral integration may need focused support, while safety-relevant control, complex communication or a legacy migration calls for a specialist who can own architecture, testing and release readiness.
Yes, MPLAB work can often be handled remotely when the specialist has reliable access to source code, build tools, logs and target hardware. On-site collaboration is more valuable when lab instruments, custom boards or hardware bring-up cannot be shipped or operated safely off-site.
Ask a MPLAB specialist to explain a relevant firmware delivery from device selection through debugging and release. Look for clear reasoning about datasheets, interrupts, memory, compiler settings, test coverage, programming tools and failure recovery, not just familiarity with the IDE.
MPLAB is a strong fit when the product uses Microchip devices and needs direct access to their compilers, configuration tools, programming hardware and device-specific libraries. Arduino can speed up experimentation, while a generic toolchain may suit broader hardware choices, but both can require additional work for production-grade Microchip integration.
Before hiring an MPLAB expert, prepare the target device or board details, current project files, compiler and IDE versions, known defects, hardware access and acceptance criteria. Schematics, datasheets, logic traces and a reproducible build process make remote diagnosis and handover much more effective.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used MPLAB in their recent projects is 85 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 676 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used MPLAB in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 78% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used MPLAB 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 Germany who have used MPLAB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used MPLAB in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (80%), and Healthcare (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used MPLAB in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Information Technology (90%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MPLAB
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