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NI TestStand Experts in Germany

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Goran Popovic

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Test Manager/Test Analyst

Geisingen
Goran Popovic

Last position:

Test Manager/Test Analyst at Festo/ Questax GmbH

  • Coordinate and execute system tests, system requirements reviews and creation of system/SW use/test cases

  • Organize requirements

  • Create test specification

  • Create use and test cases

  • Manage project/tests in Codebeamer and MS Teams

  • Analyze error impact, link defects and communicate to developers

  • Review system requirements versus system test cases and link them

  • Perform simulations with FAS/REST API

  • Perform system and safety tests

  • Technologies and tools: CAN, MODBus, Ethernet, PLC, ProfiDriv; Codebeamer ALM; Scrum; Kanban; SAFe; MS Office 365; MS Teams; Git; GitLab CI/TeamCity; Batch; FAS; WireShark; Python; Enterprise Architect EA; ChatGPT; MS Copilot

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Sergej Vontobel

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Freelance Developer in Embedded Electronics

Ulm
Sergej Vontobel

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
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Moslem Rouis

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Test Manager

Rheinfelden
Moslem Rouis

Last position:

Test Manager at Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive test strategies, test methods, test processes, and test tools (Playwright, Selenium) for the calibration system, resulting in a 50% improvement in the accuracy and efficiency of testing processes.
  • Carried out a thorough analysis of software requirements to ensure alignment with testing objectives and standards.
  • Superintended the creation of a new software test environment and simulation conception, facilitating realistic testing scenarios.
  • Planned and coordinated all test activities within an agile industrial environment, ensuring effective utilization of resources and timely delivery of 5+ high-quality software products.
  • Led the continuous improvement of the test infrastructure and tools, leveraging innovative solutions to streamline testing processes.
  • Tracked and reported test progress, employing effective defect management techniques to promptly identify and address issues.
  • Enhanced and updated the software testing strategy for an ongoing project, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
  • Established effective coordination with the 17 stakeholders, fostering collaboration and communication, and integrating their input into the software testing strategy, resulting in improved project outcomes.
  • Aligned the software testing strategy with the organization's development process landscape, ensuring seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development lifecycle.
  • Directed activities based on the developed software testing strategy, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources efficiently to optimize testing efforts and achieve 100% of project milestones.
  • Led and managed a project using agile methodologies, focusing on test and simulation systems to create realistic simulations for complex calibration rigs, ensuring software quality by reducing production time through efficient testing strategies, leading to on-time and on-budget project completion.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk analysis to identify project-related risks and implement necessary changes to improve workflow.
  • Prepared and delivered project closure reports and lessons learned to stakeholders, enabling continuous improvement.
  • Proactively sought opportunities to enhance customer value by understanding their problems and implementing appropriate actions.
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Rajan Kumar

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Technical Lead/BTV

München
Rajan Kumar

Last position:

Technical Lead/BTV at BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda)

  • Directed full lifecycle of embedded software projects including LiDAR, BMS, OCU, and Cybersecurity systems.
  • Coordinated internal and external stakeholders including suppliers like Bosch, Bertrandt, Magna, Continental and IAV.
  • Managed cross-country teams of 12–15 engineers, conducting project onboarding and role-based training.
  • Implemented change control and risk registers for safety-critical automotive platforms.
  • Oversaw project schedules using MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps to ensure milestone alignment and transparency.
  • Extensive hands-on expertise in test planning and execution for ECUs in compliance with Automotive SPICE (SWE.4–SWE.6) and ISO 26262.
  • Led digital transformation project with a cross-functional team of 15+, ensuring successful integration of systems and workflows.
  • Maintained project overviews and tracking in tools like Milestones (Daimler) and MS Project, and managed status reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Coordinated with third-party transformation partners and ensured timely delivery of decision templates and risk assessments.
  • Applied PRINCE2 methodology for structured delivery; facilitated agile ceremonies and maintained Confluence-based documentation.
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional teams and working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum).
  • Successfully led and supported IT and transformation projects, including those in regulated sectors (e.g., KRITIS or energy sector).
  • Represented or supported overall project leadership in large-scale transformation programs.
  • Maintained and updated complex project plans (Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and resource allocation).
  • Coordinated workstreams and interdisciplinary teams; ensured timely delivery of all work packages.
  • Acted as central communication point between project team, senior management, external vendors, and transformation partners.
  • Prepared and delivered concise status reports, steering committee presentations, and decision memos.
  • Identified project risks, maintained risk registers, and led mitigation planning.
  • Assessed resource needs and supported reallocation based on project priorities and constraints.
  • Proficient in JIRA, Milestones, Confluence, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Used both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall (PRINCE2, PMI) methodologies.
  • Created and tracked action lists, meeting protocols, and backlog items.
  • Conducted critical analysis of project progress, resource bottlenecks, and deliverable timelines.
  • Ensured alignment of transformation goals with enterprise IT architecture and business objectives.
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Dieter Möhrle

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Software Engineer

Spaichingen
Dieter Möhrle

Last position:

Software Engineer at Hamma UWT

  • Added a safety shutdown in the MISCEO product firmware when a certain delivery limit (cap) was reached.

  • Familiarized myself with the product and its firmware (C code and functionality).

  • Identified the code parts needed for the change.

  • Implemented the extension.

  • Tested and documented (only in the source code).

  • Target platform: embedded firmware without an operating system.

  • Tools: Eclipse, C.

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Christian Pehle

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Freelance Electrical Engineer

Düsseldorf
Christian Pehle

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

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Statistics of experts using NI TestStand

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

24 years

Position duration

3.6 years

Positions per freelancer

15

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Top industries

Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare

Certification focus areas

Quality Assurance, Project Management, Information Technology

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

60%

Certifications per freelancer

2

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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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 NI TestStand

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 792 €

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Median rate 800 €

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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

What TestStand does

NI TestStand is a test sequence management tool from National Instruments, now NI. It is used to orchestrate automated test systems, call code from other tools, collect results, and standardize how production and validation tests run.

Where it fits

  • Test executive and sequence flow control
  • Instrument and device test automation
  • Result logging, reporting, and traceability
  • Integration with LabVIEW, Python, C#, and C++
  • Test systems for manufacturing and validation

Skills that matter

Strong TestStand specialists understand sequence models, step types, callbacks, process models, and report generation. They also know how to connect hardware, handle variables and parameters cleanly, and keep test logic maintainable across many stations.

When companies bring in freelancers

Teams usually look for freelance NI TestStand expertise when a test system needs new sequences, a legacy setup needs refactoring, or test logic must be aligned across a line. They also bring in specialists for debugging, release support, and integration work with existing lab or production equipment.

Germany delivery

In Germany, TestStand work often supports industrial manufacturing, electronics, automotive supply chains, and lab environments. Projects may need on-site access for hardware bring-up, while sequence design, code review, and documentation can often be done remotely with clear coordination.

What good experts deliver

  • Stable sequence architecture and reusable modules
  • Clear handover documents and test flow logic
  • Reliable reporting and pass or fail handling
  • Clean integration with adjacent test code
  • Practical fixes that keep production moving
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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with NI TestStand? These answers cover the essentials.

NI TestStand is used to coordinate automated test execution, not to replace the actual measurement code. It runs sequences, handles decision logic, manages results, and connects work written in tools like LabVIEW, Python, C#, or C++. That makes it useful for production test, validation rigs, and lab automation.

TestStand and LabVIEW solve different parts of the same test stack. LabVIEW is often used for instrument control and custom measurement logic, while TestStand manages the test flow, execution order, and reporting. Many projects use both together because they complement each other well.

Yes. NI TestStand is the common short form, and National Instruments TestStand is the full vendor name people still search for. In practice, both point to the same test executive product used to run and manage automated test sequences.

A strong TestStand specialist usually knows at least one test-language or automation stack, such as LabVIEW, Python, C#, or C++. They should also understand hardware communication, result reporting, debugging, and basic software design for reusable sequence logic. In production environments, documentation and change control matter too.

NI TestStand projects need different levels of depth depending on the task. Simple sequence changes may need only a specialist who knows step types, variables, and reports, while a larger system needs deeper experience with process models, callbacks, and integration patterns. The harder the legacy code base, the more valuable proven hands-on experience becomes.

Yes, much of NI TestStand work can be done remotely from Germany if the hardware setup is stable and access is well managed. Sequence edits, code review, documentation, and bug fixing are often remote-friendly. On-site work is still useful when a test station needs bring-up, wiring checks, or direct device interaction.

Look for clear sequence structure, sensible use of reuse, and clean handling of errors and results in TestStand. Good work is easy to read, easy to extend, and does not hide logic in unnecessary custom code. Ask for examples of production or validation systems where the specialist reduced maintenance effort or improved test stability.

Teams usually need TestStand help when sequences become hard to change, failures are difficult to trace, or multiple stations behave differently. Another sign is when test logic is scattered across scripts and no one can explain the full flow. A specialist can often stabilize the setup and make future changes safer.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used NI TestStand in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 792 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used NI TestStand in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used NI TestStand in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.6 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used NI TestStand in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (43%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used NI TestStand in their recent projects are Automotive (86%), Manufacturing (86%), and Healthcare (43%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used NI TestStand in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (100%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used NI TestStand

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.

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