OBD-II Experts in Germany
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Olfa A.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)
- Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
- Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
- Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
- Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
- Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
- Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
- Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
- Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)
Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git
S.r.k. C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at STEPPS GmbH / Motherson Dr. Schneider
Project: Intelligent Light Communication Software — Audi
- Analysis and clarification of system requirements with the customer and translation into software architecture and design decisions
- Architecture and implementation of CAN FD and SPI communication on NXP S32K312
- Design and development of flash bootloader, flash driver, and boot manager for secure OTA-capable updates
- Configuration of the AUTOSAR BSW architecture (Dcm, Dem, NvM, BswM, Os, Mcu, Port, Com stack, Rtc) for portability and maintainability
- Design of the crypto stack (Csm, CryIf, Crypto) for secure flash and diagnostic data; integration of the NXP HSE core and wrapper layer
- Integration of customer-specific modules (Sfd, Ivd, Npm) into the Vector AUTOSAR stack
- Definition of the memory architecture: Memmap, CMake, and linker script configuration
- Leading board bring-up for the Audi light demo platform; implementation of diagnostic routines and identifiers
Gildas D.
Last position:
System Team Lead Diagnostics – Hybrid & Electric Drives (HEV/MHEV/PHEV) for Transmission and Engine (NA/SA) at Stellantis e-transmission
- Technical lead of diagnostics activities for eDCT transmissions and drive systems in the area of hybrid (HEV), mild-hybrid (MHEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
- Responsibility for the development and validation of DTC strategies (OBD / EOBD) for markets in North and South America and the EU
- Coordination between interdisciplinary teams (system development, software, safety, calibration, after-sales)
- Creation and maintenance of diagnostic specifications (DID, DTC matrix, snapshot, freeze frame) according to STLA standards
- Support with troubleshooting, validation tests, EOL processes, and internal audits
- Technical interface to suppliers (Bosch, Valeo, etc.) in the area of actuators, sensors, and electric pumps
- Creation of diagnostic RFQ
Reza S.
Last position:
Senior Development Engineer Driver Assistance Systems (Product Owner) at BMW Group (Contracted through Advanced Engineering GmbH)
- Developed lateral-safety steering functions across two service packs, serving as Product Owner for SP-2021 and Function Developer for SP-2025
- Defined and maintained system requirements, coordinated validation and testing, and ensured seamless integration into series vehicles across 29 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce models
- Drove a 62.5% reduction in Lane Keeping Assistant PPH (Problems Per Hundred) count from 9.6 (2023) to 3.6 (2025) in the US-IQS (Initial Quality Study) by enhancing function performance, contributing to a 7-position improvement in BMW’s overall brand ranking
- Managed collaboration with two main suppliers, resolving technical challenges and securing on-time milestones
- Delivered safety functions that supported multiple NCAP programs (EuroNCAP, ChinaNCAP, KoreaNCAP, JapanNCAP), with all models meeting or exceeding targets
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Project Management and System Architecture at 3E-motion Ventures GmbH
- Managed and developed the system architecture for the INEOS Grenadier model year 2028/29, ensuring interaction of all E/E system components according to GB/T 32960.
- Developed a product reference model for the entire E/E system of the vehicle.
- Coordinated requirements for Battery Management Systems (BMS) between OEM and suppliers at SYS.1 and SYS.2 levels for VW and Porsche.
- Created and aligned requirements for BMS fan control and OBD within Polarion.
- Developed a secure system architecture for steer-by-wire systems, including ECU hardware, software, and communication.
- Integrated various process design approaches from CARIAD, including SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), FUSE/FAME, and RFLP, with ASPICE requirements.
- Created a process model in ESCAPE mapping essential components of SAFe onto ASPICE.
- Served as Lead Architect for electric drive development, focusing on parklock and cooling and lubrication functions for Mercedes AMG.
- Analyzed requirements in Integrity and developed functional models in UML using Enterprise Architect.
- Developed generic models for parklock and cooling functions, including sequence diagrams and a navigation model for the overall project.
Madhava N.
Last position:
Function Developer ADAS at Continental Automotive GmbH through Ferchau GmbH
- Project: Sensor fusion application for traffic participant detection
- Software frameworks: C++ (11,14), Python, Visual Studio, MTS, Qt, GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, Conan, CAN, RTOS, DOORS, CMake
- Refactored and adapted sensor fusion algorithms by processing sensor data (camera and radar) for ACC and EBA as per requirements
- Handled system test issue reports in JIRA
- Tuned Kalman filters and introduced new features to enhance tracking
- Adapted architecture, detailed design (UML) and simulation tool (Qt)
- Conducted unit testing, code reviews and static code analysis in compliance with MISRA standards
- Conducted regression testing to validate software, involved in software releases (CI/CD), KPI evaluation by testing NCAP scenarios
- Flashed ADAS software to target vehicles, used UDS protocol and OBD-II tools for diagnostics and verification
Eva Z.
Last position:
Manager Business Service Management & Digitalization at Dacoso GmbH
- Developed and operationalized a digitalization strategy to ensure a seamless value chain across all business areas in coordination with executive management
- Implemented a process management standard and led the process organization
- Program management: directed the design, implementation and coordination of the rollout across all value-adding business units
- Reported on the program to stakeholders and executive management
- Supplier management: selected, contracted and managed suppliers within the digitalization program
- Redesigned the process organization, defined new process standards and developed training programs
Cosmin I.
Last position:
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor at CARIAD SE
- Development and implementation of test strategies and test plans based on ISO-29119-2/3 for Porsche and Audi ISO-26262 compliant projects (functional, integration, system & regression tests).
- Leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations, including resource planning, coordination, and milestone tracking.
- Responsibility for defect management, root cause analyses, and process improvements to improve quality and efficiency.
- Technical analysis of test results and creation of structured test reports and KPIs for stakeholders.
- Reviewing specifications and architecture to validate test readiness and requirement compliance.
- Controlling & monitoring test progress using appropriate metrics.
- Communicating evaluated test results as input for function approvals to function project owners.
- Practical vehicle testing, ECU flashing, and troubleshooting – on-board diagnostics and live tracing.
Applied qualifications:
- SW requirements analysis
- Jira X-Ray
- SOME-IP
- ViWI
- Confluence
- Defect management – KPM
- ODIS
- E-SYS
- Agile methodologies
Vincent R.
Last position:
Trainer/Instructor at ecomex GmbH & Co. KG
- Conducting e-commerce courses covering basics, digital business models & trends, competitor analysis, product casting, shop P&L, minimum viable product process, funnel & conversion rate optimization, shop platform evaluation, first steps with Shopify, shop structure setup, payment & shipping systems, ERP & interfaces, fulfillment, process optimization, customer centricity, affiliate marketing
Alban T.
Last position:
C/C++ Developer on AIX Systems for SAP Kernel System Integration at IBM Research and Development
- AIX/Linux system administrator: deployment of LPARs (Logical Partitions) for SAP Kernel Development
- C/C++ SAP kernel development and integration to SAP HANA Database
- C/C++ programming and software integration, support for SAP kernel on AIX system; development and testing on SAP VDI
- Example: development of the ABEC Tool (AIX Build Environment Checker) to create SAP build environments for debugging process and benchmarking
- Benchmarking and test execution of SAP kernels (test from the communication to the SAP HANA Database and to SAP NetWeaver) on AIX
- Automate the SAP kernel build via Jenkins and benchmarking over crontab jobs
- New C/C++ compiler design and testing (based on Clang++ and LLVM)
- Customer ticket handling to resolve SAP kernel bugs and build failures
- SAP kernel development with Rust programming language, migrating some sub-kernel projects from C/C++ to Rust because of Rust's memory safety model, ownership system, and concurrency features
- Refactoring selected components in Rust and integrating them with existing C++ codebase via FFI
Josef A.
Last position:
System and Function Developer 12V Battery at Mercedes-Benz AG
- Responsible for the development and support of diagnostic and OBD functions
- Working as a cyber security engineer in embedded systems
- Coordinating and managing suppliers, as well as liaising with customers
- Preparing certification documents and supporting OBD certification
- Conducting tests for diagnostic and OBD functions, and flash processes
- Tools: JIRA, Vector CANoe, Vector vFlash, Vector CANape, Matlab/Simulink, CANdelaStudio, DiagRA, 1699-5 Test, Softing DTS, DNG, IC5000 Debugger
Michael B.
Last position:
Developer/Consultant at Fresenius Medical Care
- Development of automated end-of-line tests (functional tests) for dialysis machines on a PLC test bench in a production environment
- Introduction of new technology based on Vector vTestStudio, CANoe, and Siemens S7 PLC
- Creating test concepts
- Implementing test cases and libraries in CAPL and C#
- Touch screen emulation and proprietary RPC (Remote Procedure Call) via CAN
- Connecting to the PLC (Siemens Simatic)
- Defining interfaces for device communication (vCDL)
- Defining user interfaces and linking to the frontend (JSON)
- Agile work using DevOps (Azure)
- Skills: CAPL, .NET, C#, vCDL, CANOpen, DevOps, PLC
- Tools used: Vector CANoe 18, vTestStudio 4, MS Azure DevOps, MS Visual Studio 2022, Mosquito MQTT, Git, Siemens TIA Portal
Günter S.
Last position:
Teacher for mathematics and computer science at Helene Lange Gymnasium Fürth
- Teacher of mathematics and computer science
Christian E.
Last position:
Managing Director at Eigner Elektro
- Leading the company
- Strategic planning and business development
- Overseeing operational processes
Rafal N.
Last position:
Freelance R&D Engineer Control Systems & Optimization at Self-employed
- Providing services, training and developing solutions.
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Statistics of experts using OBD-II
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
79%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 OBD-II
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.
OBD-II experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (94%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Education (31%)
- Aerospace and Defense (19%)
- Energy (19%)
- Construction (13%)
- Healthcare (13%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What OBD-II does
OBD-II, short for On-Board Diagnostics II, is a standard interface for accessing vehicle diagnostic data. It exposes emissions-related information, diagnostic trouble codes, sensor readings and readiness status through a vehicle connector. Companies use it to build diagnostic tools, maintenance services, fleet systems and connected-car applications.
Data and protocols
OBD-II work depends on understanding how vehicle control units communicate and how diagnostic data is encoded. Specialists work with protocols such as CAN, ISO 9141-2 and ISO 14230, while handling PID requests, response formats, timing and error states. They also account for differences between vehicle makes, models and model years.
Typical deliverables
- Diagnostic readers for workshop, consumer or fleet use
- Vehicle data integrations for telematics and mobile applications
- Software that decodes trouble codes and live sensor values
- Test tools for gateways, ECUs and communication interfaces
- Data pipelines that connect vehicle signals with cloud services
These deliverables may combine embedded software, connectivity hardware, cloud back ends and user-facing dashboards. Reliable interpretation matters as much as successful communication with the vehicle.
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance OBD-II specialists when an existing team needs vehicle protocol knowledge quickly or a product must support varied vehicle data. They can investigate unreliable readings, design an adapter integration, review diagnostic logic or validate a proof of concept. In Germany, automotive suppliers, mobility services, workshops and fleet operators may need both remote delivery and access to vehicles or test facilities on site.
Skills around the interface
Strong professionals connect OBD-II knowledge with embedded C or C++, CAN analysis, electronics and automotive testing. Depending on the project, useful adjacent skills include Bluetooth or cellular connectivity, Android or iOS integration, REST APIs, data modelling and cloud observability. Familiarity with diagnostic standards and secure handling of vehicle data helps prevent misleading results.
Choosing the right expert
Look for evidence of work with real vehicles, diagnostic adapters and protocol traces rather than only general software experience. A capable specialist explains which data is dependable, separates standard behaviour from manufacturer-specific details and defines a safe test process. They should also document supported vehicles, failure handling, test evidence and the limits of any conclusions drawn from OBD-II data.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about OBD-II, in one place.
OBD-II is used to read vehicle diagnostic information through a standard connector. Applications include fault-code readers, emissions checks, fleet monitoring, maintenance tools, telematics products and vehicle-data research.
OBD-II provides a practical vehicle access point, but it does not always expose every signal available on internal CAN networks. Direct CAN work can offer deeper access, while OBD-II is often easier to deploy across compatible vehicles and better suited to diagnostic or fleet products.
A strong OBD-II specialist may also understand CAN buses, embedded software, diagnostic adapters, electronics and automotive test procedures. Connectivity, mobile development, APIs and cloud data handling are useful when vehicle data must reach an application or service.
The right level of experience depends on the scope, vehicle coverage and safety requirements. A simple reader may need focused protocol knowledge, while a product spanning adapters, firmware, mobile software and cloud services calls for broader hands-on work with real vehicles and trace analysis.
OBD-II software design, data modelling, protocol analysis and code review can often be handled remotely. Hardware validation, vehicle compatibility checks and troubleshooting may require on-site access to vehicles, adapters or a test environment in Germany.
OBD-II defines a common diagnostic access framework, but supported data, codes and behaviour can vary by manufacturer, model and vehicle system. A specialist should identify those differences early and document the exact vehicles and signals covered.
Ask for concrete examples involving diagnostic adapters, protocol traces, live data validation and failure handling. A reliable OBD-II professional explains test coverage, distinguishes standard from manufacturer-specific behaviour and documents limitations instead of treating every reading as universally valid.
OBD-II projects often combine software with physical vehicle testing, so clear access to target vehicles and hardware is essential. Freelancers should clarify supported models, required protocols, data ownership, safety boundaries and whether collaboration is fully remote or includes on-site work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OBD-II in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 689 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used OBD-II in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 79% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used OBD-II in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used OBD-II in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used OBD-II in their recent projects are Automotive (94%), Manufacturing (56%), and Information Technology (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used OBD-II in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Product Development (88%), and Quality Assurance (81%).
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