Power Electronics Experts in Germany
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Nikhil S.
Last position:
Configuration Management and Systems Engineer at Schaeffler AG
- Managed engineering configuration and change activities throughout the product development lifecycle for chassis and power electronics systems.
- Coordinated implementation of engineering changes between development, manufacturing, validation, and quality teams.
- Maintained product traceability and configuration consistency across prototype, pre-series, and series production phases.
- Administered requirements and configuration baselines using Windchill, Jira, and Confluence.
- Supported change control boards and engineering review meetings to assess impacts, risks, and implementation plans.
- Ensured compliance with development processes and quality standards through configuration audits and lifecycle reviews.
- Coordinated manufacturing readiness activities and monitored implementation of approved changes.
Stephan F.
Last position:
Consultant at Toolmaking
The project covered the introduction of SAP S4HANA including EWM. The customer manufactures tools for the international market, with 300 production orders and 2,000 shipments to be processed every day. The project started with the "Explore phase," where the target business and SAP processes were defined, and ended with reaching the productivity goals with S4HANA. My role was Key User Trainer and optimizing the live processes.
Ayusee S.
Last position:
Intern at Schaeffler
- Built a Trend-Scouting AI system to automate technology intelligence in power electronics and semiconductors, combining Azure OpenAI with LangChain, Scrapy-based web crawling for structured, noise-free data acquisition, and automated PDF reporting for internal R&D use. Developed a FastAPI-based (Uvicorn) web application to validate LLM outputs, test prompt strategies, and enable interactive system evaluation.
- Developed a real-time STM32 binary telemetry debugger with a PyQt-based GUI, featuring header-based frame synchronization, anomaly detection, template-driven payload decoding, time-aligned buffering, and live signal visualization.
- Developed an AI-driven power inductor designer using surrogate regression models for accurate electromagnetic and thermal prediction. Integrated multi-objective NSGA-II optimization to generate efficient, manufacturable designs.
Christian R.
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director - Management Consulting, Digitalization, Organizational Development, Customer Experience at schrift52 GmbH
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Valentin R.
Last position:
Freelance Hardware Development Engineer at Swarm Biotactics
PCB design with Altium, MCU Programming, Prototyping
Kristin S.
Last position:
Consulting and optimization of request specifications, environmental certifications and site testing at SonnPower GmbH
Prepared specifications and processes to optimize request specs for energy containers. Created a guide for environmental certification and for pressure testing of fuel lines on construction sites.
Mohammad M.
Last position:
Senior Field Application Engineer at LEM Europe GmbH
- Played a key role in shaping the Global Go-to-Market Sales Strategy as a member of the pioneering GKAM team.
- Contributed to the development of new current sensor technologies for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV).
- Technical consulting to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers regarding LEM Automotive current sensors.
- Identified new business opportunities by evaluating the value proposition of LEM's product portfolio.
- Organized and conducted training sessions for sales teams.
- Established and nurtured relationships with customer design centers.
Vlad P.
Last position:
Senior Electrical Engineer at BHS Intralogistics GmbH
Sizing of electric drive systems for automated transport systems (AMR/AGV)
Selection and validation of electrical and mechatronic components (BLDC motors & controllers, sensors, batteries) considering system requirements and operating conditions
Integration of electric drive systems into automated transport systems (AMR/AGV) and ensuring functionality
Analysis and correction of malfunctions in existing electrical systems
Design of low-voltage networks (ELV) and implementation of relevant norms and standards (IEC, DIN)
iShuttle 5.0: Optimization of the drive system of an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 4.4 tons
iShuttle 6.0: Selection and integration of a drive system for an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tons
Rudi W.
Last position:
Support and Consulting for R&D Project Management
- Relief, advisory support, and cover for the project manager in scheduling, quality, and risk management (development of an electronics platform)
- Tools used: MS Teams, Azure DevOps
Andreas L.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Diconium Strategy / CARIAD
- Built a reporting structure with group brands, taking development platforms and global requirements into account; stakeholder management
- Identified needed KPIs, data sources and user requirements
- Developed, aligned and operationally implemented KPIs, aligned milestone plans
- Collected requirements for a heterogeneous tool landscape, interviewed stakeholders
- Managed implementation of Power BI dashboards, ensured technical operation
- Presented results at board level, moderated workshops, mitigated project risks
Maryam S.
Last position:
Hardware and Control Engineer at Technical University of Munich
- Developed a 6 kW AC-DC power converter for automotive applications.
- Selected and tested SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers, diodes, and high-voltage capacitors.
- Created schematics and designed multilayer PCBs in Altium Designer.
- Collaborated with software and mechanical teams for system integration.
- Developed an advanced control strategy for traction inverters.
- Implemented and tested control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Conducted detailed efficiency, power factor, and common-mode current measurements.
Kilian K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Porsche E-Bike Performance GmbH
- Led an interdisciplinary team (R&D, procurement, quality, production)
- Planned and monitored milestones, budget, and resources
- Managed stakeholders and coordinated technical topics with suppliers
- Ensured technical maturity according to project plan
Waldemar N.
Last position:
Measurement Technology at Ingenieurbüro Neufeld
- Schematic and PCB layout design
- Prototype manufacturing
- EMC measurements and analysis
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
Amr H.
Last position:
Member at National EV Standards Committee
- Co-authored EV retrofitting regulations and service-center standards.
- Developed VIN and local-content frameworks and aligned multiple governmental stakeholders.
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Statistics of experts using Power Electronics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
61%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
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 Power Electronics
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.
Power Electronics experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (81%)
- Automotive (73%)
- Energy (35%)
- Healthcare (31%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Information Technology (27%)
- Education (23%)
- Construction (19%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Power Electronics Covers
Power electronics controls and converts electrical energy using semiconductor switches, passive components and digital control. It covers AC/DC, DC/DC and DC/AC conversion, power conditioning, switching supplies and the management of voltage, current, heat and electromagnetic interference. The discipline connects circuit design with embedded control and physical product constraints.
Products and Systems
Companies use power electronics in electric vehicles, charging equipment, renewable energy systems, industrial automation, robotics, rail technology and consumer products. Typical deliverables include:
- Inverters, rectifiers and isolated or non-isolated converters
- Battery management, charging and energy storage interfaces
- Motor drives for pumps, compressors and production machinery
- Power supplies, protection circuits and thermal management
Ecosystem and Tooling
Strong specialists work with MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC and GaN devices, gate drivers, magnetics and protection components. They select topologies, model control loops and validate designs with tools such as SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS and hardware-in-the-loop setups. PCB layout, embedded firmware, signal integrity and EMC testing are often part of the same delivery.
When Companies Need Support
Freelance expertise helps when a prototype must become a reliable product, an existing converter needs higher efficiency or a team faces difficult thermal and EMC issues. In Germany, specialists may collaborate remotely on simulation, schematics and firmware, then join on-site lab sessions for measurement, integration or production readiness. Clear technical documentation keeps distributed work effective.
Project Tasks and Deliverables
A project can begin with requirements and architecture, then move through topology selection, component sizing, control design and board review. Professionals may create schematics, layouts, simulation models, test plans, prototypes and validation reports. They also support supplier discussions, failure analysis, design-for-manufacture reviews and certification preparation.
What Strong Specialists Bring
The best professionals link theory to measured hardware results. They understand switching losses, magnetic design, thermal paths, grounding, creepage, control stability and safe fault behavior, while making sensible trade-offs between efficiency, size, cost and robustness. Look for evidence of structured testing, clean documentation, traceable requirements and experience with the voltage, power level and operating environment of your product.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Power Electronics.
Power Electronics is used to convert, regulate and control electrical energy in systems such as inverters, chargers, motor drives, renewable energy equipment and industrial power supplies. A specialist can work across the circuit, control, thermal and validation aspects of these products.
Power Electronics focuses on controlled energy conversion through switching devices, magnetic components and power-stage control. It requires careful attention to switching losses, thermal behavior, EMC and control stability in addition to general electrical design.
A strong Power Electronics specialist often combines circuit design with embedded firmware, PCB layout, control theory, simulation and laboratory measurement. Knowledge of battery systems, motor control, functional safety, EMC and production testing can be important for complete product delivery.
The right level depends on the product risk, power range, topology and development stage. Power Electronics work for a proof of concept may need focused design and simulation skills, while safety-critical or production hardware calls for a specialist with proven testing, documentation and compliance experience.
Power Electronics projects can often be handled remotely for requirements, modelling, circuit reviews, firmware and documentation. Prototype bring-up, oscilloscope measurements, EMC investigations and hardware integration may require access to a lab or occasional on-site collaboration in Germany.
Ask for concrete examples of circuits or systems they brought from requirements to validated hardware. For Power Electronics, quality is shown through measured efficiency, stable control behavior, thermal analysis, fault handling, clear test evidence and decisions that match the product constraints.
A Power Electronics design may be compared with linear regulation, electromechanical switching or a different converter topology. The choice depends on efficiency, noise, isolation, response time, thermal limits, component availability and the required operating range.
Before starting Power Electronics work, clarify the input and output ranges, power level, switching frequency, load profile, thermal conditions, safety requirements and available test equipment. Also agree on ownership of schematics, simulation models, firmware, prototypes and validation records.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Power Electronics in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 918 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Power Electronics in their recent projects, 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 61% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Power Electronics in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Power Electronics in their recent projects are German (96%), English (92%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Power Electronics in their recent projects are Manufacturing (81%), Automotive (73%), and Energy (35%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Power Electronics in their recent projects are Product Development (96%), Quality Assurance (81%), and Research and Development (69%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Power Electronics
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