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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Vitalij B.
Last position:
Cloud Engineer at amplimind (Jointventure by Audi & Lufthansa Industry)
- Designed a hybrid AWS platform combining 10+ ECS Fargate microservices (Spring Boot) and Angular/React frontends with a serverless ETL pipeline based on Lambda, S3, SQS/SNS and DynamoDB
- Built a serverless notification service (Lambda + SNS/SQS) enabling event-driven workflows across microservices
- Automated all infrastructure using AWS CDK v2 with reusable constructs that significantly reduced provisioning time
- Implemented blue/green & canary deployments via GitHub Actions and CodePipeline for safe, repeatable releases
- Strengthened observability via CloudWatch and OpenSearch dashboards, alerts and standard runtime checks
- Developed backend services in Java (Spring Boot) and TypeScript with clean REST APIs for modern SPAs
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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 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 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 19 Sep 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, also written OBD2 or On-Board Diagnostics II, is a standard interface for accessing vehicle diagnostic data. It connects scan tools, telematics units and software to electronic control units through a vehicle’s diagnostic connector. Companies use it to read fault codes, monitor live parameters and support maintenance decisions.
Data and Protocols
OBD-II data travels through established communication protocols, including CAN, ISO 9141-2 and KWP2000. Strong specialists understand service modes, parameter identifiers, diagnostic trouble codes and differences between generic and manufacturer-specific data. They also handle polling, response timing, decoding and consistent data models across vehicle variants.
Typical Deliverables
OBD-II work can support products and services across mobility, automotive, logistics and after-sales operations:
- Diagnostic readers for workshops and service teams
- Telematics gateways for fleet visibility and maintenance alerts
- Mobile applications that display live vehicle parameters
- Data pipelines for fault-code analysis and reporting
- Hardware and software validation for vehicle interfaces
When Expertise Helps
Companies bring in freelance OBD-II expertise when a prototype must connect safely to real vehicles, a device needs broader vehicle coverage or diagnostic data is inconsistent across models. Specialists can investigate communication failures, improve decoding logic and create test procedures before a connected product reaches customers. In Germany, this can support automotive suppliers, fleet operators and mobility services while keeping remote software work aligned with on-site vehicle testing.
Connected Tooling
The work often spans scan tools, USB and Bluetooth adapters, CAN interfaces, embedded firmware, mobile applications and cloud services. Useful adjacent skills include CAN bus analysis, UDS, ISO 15765-4, telematics, embedded Linux, REST APIs and data security. Professionals may also work with packet captures, simulator tools, automated test rigs and vehicle databases.
Choosing a Specialist
A strong professional explains which data is available through generic OBD-II and which requires manufacturer-specific diagnostics. Look for practical evidence of safe vehicle connection, protocol analysis, fault-code interpretation and testing across different models. Clear documentation matters: signal definitions, adapter limits, error handling and reproducible test results make a solution easier to operate and maintain. For Germany-based collaboration, agree early on language, vehicle access and whether testing happens remotely or on site.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about OBD-II, in one place.
OBD-II is used to access vehicle diagnostic information through a standard connector. Companies use it for fault-code reading, live sensor data, maintenance workflows, emissions-related checks and connected vehicle services.
OBD2 provides a common set of diagnostic functions and data, but coverage is limited compared with proprietary vehicle systems. A capable specialist knows when generic data is sufficient and when manufacturer protocols, deeper ECU access or UDS are required.
On-Board Diagnostics II work often benefits from CAN bus analysis, embedded firmware, Bluetooth or USB communication and telematics integration. Experience with mobile applications, cloud APIs, data security and vehicle testing is also valuable for complete solutions.
OBD-II project needs vary with the deliverable: a reader for standard fault codes is simpler than a multi-brand telematics product. Choose a specialist who has handled the relevant protocols, vehicle access, adapter hardware and test conditions rather than relying on general automotive experience alone.
OBD-II software design, protocol analysis and data-pipeline work can often be completed remotely. Hardware validation and vehicle-specific testing may require access to cars, workshops or test facilities in Germany, so define the on-site portion before work begins.
A company should ask which vehicles, adapters and protocols the specialist has tested with OBD-II. It should also clarify whether the goal is generic diagnostics, manufacturer-specific data, fleet monitoring or a consumer-facing application.
High-quality OBD-II work includes accurate decoding, controlled polling, robust handling of missing or unexpected responses and clear logs. Ask for test evidence across relevant vehicles and a concise explanation of data limits, safety considerations and known compatibility gaps.
OBD-II projects commonly use scan tools, Bluetooth or USB adapters, CAN interfaces, protocol analyzers and vehicle simulators. Strong specialists select tools based on the required access level, development stage and need for repeatable testing.
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 690 € 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%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OBD-II
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