Printed Circuit Board Experts in Berlin
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Fred K.
Last position:
Project Manager Digital Restructuring at Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH
Assignment focus: Leading digital restructuring in a highly regulated Defence and Aerospace environment. Focus areas: improving data flows and data quality, introducing paperless data collection in production, integrating machine data for automatic SPC calculation and process control, as well as cybersecurity analyses.
Main objectives:
- Analyze, structure and improve data flows and data quality in production
- Introduce paperless data collection in manufacturing areas
- Integrate machine data for automatic SPC data calculation and process control
- Implement digital restructuring while meeting regulatory requirements in the Defence environment
Measures and results:
- Analyzed and structured existing production data flows as a basis for control and reporting
- Established mechanisms to ensure data quality and availability across manufacturing areas
- Introduced paperless data collection in production — replacing manual and paper-based processes
- Integrated machine data for automatic SPC data calculation (control charts, Cp/Cpk) and real-time process control
- Conducted cybersecurity analyses in the production and IT environments
Area of responsibility: Project management for digital restructuring, paperless production, data management and data quality in a highly regulated Defence and Aerospace environment.
Eduard H.
Last position:
Founder & Technical Lead | Enterprise Data Quality API at ADDRESSA
Built and scaled a high-performance enterprise API for real-time address validation and data quality with sub-second latency and 99.9 % availability.
Designed and integrated the solution into e-commerce, checkout, and logistics processes of leading European companies. Reduced delivery errors and shipping costs through automated data correction and precise data validation.
End-to-end responsibility for product strategy, technical architecture, software development, enterprise customers, operations, and GDPR-compliant data processing. Combined AI-native engineering workflows, Python, SQL, API integration, data quality, and workflow automation.
Marcus B.
Last position:
Strategic Consulting for Digitalization and Process Architecture at De-NE
NET Cloud and NET Scan | Short-term engagement, ended early
- Advised on the digitalization target vision, end-to-end processes, and interface governance; no responsibility for operational implementation, rollout, or delivery.
Vito B.
Last position:
AI Architect & Engineer (Founder) at Arcate
Impact: Arcate turns scattered customer signals into ranked product decisions for B2B product teams. Every initiative is prioritized by revenue at risk. Every decision is traceable from customer quote to board slide. Built solo, deployed in production. Model validated at Kendall's tau = 0.924 vs. senior PM judgment across 60 simulation runs.
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, AI Agent, Large Language Model (LLM), RAG, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Agentic Workflows, Supabase, TypeScript, Deno, PHP, Stripe, PostgreSQL, Product Strategy, Positioning, GTM
Capabilities:
Signal Ingestion: Slack, Intercom, Gong, Salesforce, HubSpot. Signals classified by business severity to prioritize revenue-risk decisions.
Revenue Scoring: Fermi Leverage model. Initiatives ranked by customer ARR at risk, signal strength, and multi-account confirmation.
Roadmap Intelligence: Every bet traceable from raw customer signal to scored, board-ready decision.
Built:
MCP Server (v0.10.0): 12 tools, JSON-RPC 2.0, Supabase Edge Functions, SHA-256 API key authentication.
Scoring engine: Log-scaled ARR weighting, sqrt-dampened signal strength, multi-account signal confirmation.
Agentic Workflows: 18 automated pipelines covering release, provisioning, design QA, guard QA, and signal ingestion via Slack agents.
AI Skills: 7 codified skills including CEO Prioritizer, Design System Enforcer, MCP QA, Simulation Runner.
Automated QA: Browser-based screenshot validation of every screen against design tokens on every build.
Full SaaS: Auth, billing, media pipeline, design system. Deployed solo in production.
Stack: Supabase (Auth, DB, Edge Functions, Realtime), Stripe, Cloudinary, PHP, TypeScript, Deno
Valentin R.
Last position:
Freelance Hardware Development Engineer at Swarm Biotactics
PCB design with Altium, MCU Programming, Prototyping
Peter K.
Last position:
Hardware and Software Developer / Project Manager at Anonymer Kunde
- Development of control units for the automotive industry incl. embedded software
- CAN bus, Vector Tools, CANoe
- Support of the development process according to ISO 26262
- Ensuring cyber security standards:
- Key exchange (PKI) between vehicle and control units
- Hardware Security Module (HSM)
- Communication with external service providers (international)
- Development (PCB) of measuring adapters, statistical analysis of sensors
- IoT and embedded software development, backend administration
Anuja C.
Last position:
Embedded Software Engineer at Digital Core Technology
- Designed and implemented embedded firmware in C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers and SoCs (STM32, NXP, Infineon)
- Worked across bare-metal, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux environments, contributing to BSP-level functionality, driver bring-up, and system integration
- Built, configured, and validated Embedded Linux systems using Yocto, including image build, boot validation, and runtime debugging
- Developed and executed unit, integration, and system-level tests, including HIL and SIL test scenarios on real hardware and simulated environments
- Created Python and Bash scripts to automate build, test execution, simulation runs, and reporting within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Designed test cases from software and system-level requirements, covering normal operation, edge cases, and failure scenarios
- Performed low-level debugging using JTAG/GDB, analyzing boot issues, timing problems, interrupts, and peripheral behavior
- Developed and validated communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN using logs and external measurement tools
- Used simulation and virtual test environments to validate software behavior prior to hardware availability
- Read and interpreted hardware schematics to understand signal routing, pin multiplexing, and peripheral connections
- Supported PCB design and review activities using Altium tool, assisting with component selection, pin mapping, and bring-up readiness
- Collaborated with cross-functional hardware, firmware, and system teams to clarify requirements, document assumptions, and improve overall test coverage
- Developed web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6) and basic REST API development with Node.js
- Experience testing web applications and building UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver
Mostafa S.
Last position:
Embedded Firmware Engineer at Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH
- FPGA code conversion from AHDL to Verilog and SystemVerilog (Altera Cyclone)
- IDE: Intel Quartus Prime (Altera)
- Code simulation: QuestaSim
- Timing analysis
Varsha S.
Last position:
Embedded Engineer (Working Student) at Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
- Proficient in using JIRA for sprint planning, bug reporting, and task management.
- Modified and enhanced embedded C/C++ firmware code on STM32, ESP32 and ARM-based MCUs and SoCs.
- Debugged and fixed embedded software issues; managed code with Git/GitLab (commits, merge requests, reviews).
- Created and maintained test cases and test plans using Testmo.
- Debugged and validated firmware builds; provided detailed bug reports.
- Executed manual tests across development stages.
- Familiar with RTOS concepts and implementation, including task scheduling and interprocess communication for real-time embedded systems.
- Managed planning and execution of acceptance and regression testing.
- Supported mobile app and system-level testing for audio streaming device.
- Tested communication protocols (HTTP, I2C, SPI, UART) and API interactions.
- Used terminal tools and SSH to debug embedded Linux systems.
Talat Göktuğ D.
Last position:
Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer at Fotoniks Military Electro-Optic Systems
- Designed power PCBs, analog video boards, custom Linux-based embedded systems, and NATO-compliant electronics.
- Developed ARM C/C++ firmware for communication and real-time control.
- Implemented UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, ADC, Ethernet and CAN drivers, along with timing-critical modules.
- Optimized layouts for SI, EMI/EMC, protection and thermal performance.
- Contributed to AI-assisted signal processing and target tracking via Linux embedded preprocessing.
Sanket T.
Last position:
Master of Engineering: Information and Electrical Engineering at Hochschule Wismar
Nejc L.
Last position:
Co-founder, Manager and Instructor at Kalamata Freedivers
- Used engineering knowledge to design motorized safety systems for freediving
- Built a website and custom CRM
- Designed corporate identity
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Statistics of experts using Printed Circuit Board
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
2.8 years (Germany: 3.8 years)
Positions per freelancer
12 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Research and Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
91% (Germany: 90%)
Master's degree or higher
82% (Germany: 70%)
Doctorate
27% (Germany: 9%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
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 Berlin 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 Berlin using Printed Circuit Board
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.
Printed Circuit Board experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (91%)
- Manufacturing (82%)
- Healthcare (64%)
- Education (45%)
- Energy (45%)
- Aerospace and Defense (36%)
- Automotive (36%)
- Government and Administration (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What a PCB does
A Printed Circuit Board, commonly called a PCB or circuit board, connects electronic components through conductive copper paths. It provides mechanical support, electrical routing and controlled interfaces for products ranging from sensors and control units to medical devices and industrial equipment. The board may be rigid, flexible or a combination of both.
Design and layout
PCB specialists translate schematics, requirements and enclosure constraints into manufacturable layouts. Their work can include component placement, routing, stack-up definition, impedance control, thermal paths, grounding and design-rule checks. They also create the production files, assembly drawings and documentation needed by suppliers.
- Capture schematics and define libraries
- Place components around mechanical and thermal constraints
- Route high-speed, power and sensitive analogue signals
- Prepare Gerber, drill and pick-and-place data
Tools and ecosystem
The ecosystem includes Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence OrCAD and Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, and Autodesk Fusion electronics tools. Strong specialists understand schematic capture, footprint creation, SPICE-oriented checks, electromagnetic compatibility, design for manufacturing and design for assembly. They coordinate with enclosure, firmware, component and production teams.
Where boards are used
PCBs sit inside embedded products, industrial controls, robotics, automotive electronics, laboratory instruments, telecommunications equipment and connected devices. Flexible boards support moving or compact assemblies, while multilayer boards handle dense routing and demanding power or signal requirements. Berlin companies often need close collaboration between electronics design, prototyping and local manufacturing partners.
When freelance expertise helps
Companies bring in external PCB expertise when a prototype must become repeatable production, an internal team lacks layout capacity, or a redesign must address noise, heat or supply constraints. A specialist can review an existing board, rescue a stalled design, or establish a clean library and documentation process.
- Move from schematic to prototype without avoidable rework
- Review failures, interference and thermal weaknesses
- Adapt a board for new components or contract manufacturing
- Coordinate fabrication, assembly and bring-up testing
What strong specialists deliver
Strong professionals show disciplined revision control, clear assumptions and traceable design decisions. They validate footprints against datasheets, check clearances and tolerances, and involve manufacturing early rather than treating production as a final handoff. They can explain trade-offs between layer count, board area, cost, serviceability and electrical performance, then support testing and iteration with concise documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Printed Circuit Board.
A Printed Circuit Board connects and supports electronic components inside a product. It carries power and signals between components while helping the assembly meet mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic requirements.
A PCB provides a permanent, repeatable circuit with defined copper paths and mounting features. Breadboards and point-to-point wiring are useful for early experiments, but they usually lack the durability, density, consistency and manufacturing readiness needed for a finished product.
A strong Printed Circuit Board specialist often works across schematic capture, component libraries, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal design and electromagnetic compatibility. Knowledge of embedded hardware, mechanical CAD, manufacturing processes and laboratory testing also improves project decisions.
A PCB project needs capability matched to its risk, density and production stage rather than a fixed experience threshold. A simple control board may need focused layout support, while high-speed, safety-critical or regulated hardware calls for a specialist who can document constraints, validation and manufacturing decisions in depth.
Yes, much Printed Circuit Board work can be handled remotely through shared design files, version control, review sessions and structured issue tracking. On-site visits can still help during lab bring-up, prototype inspection or coordination with a Berlin-based assembly and testing partner.
For a PCB engagement, provide the schematic or functional requirements, enclosure constraints, component preferences, interfaces, manufacturing target and existing design files. Clear information about testing, compliance and expected production volumes helps the specialist choose a suitable stack-up and workflow.
Review whether the Printed Circuit Board work includes verified footprints, clean design rules, sensible placement, documented constraints and complete manufacturing outputs. Ask how the specialist handled return paths, thermal behaviour, tolerances, component availability and changes discovered during prototype testing.
Common PCB tools include Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence OrCAD and Allegro, Siemens Xpedition and Autodesk Fusion electronics tools. The specific choice matters less than reliable library management, review practices, file compatibility and the ability to deliver accurate fabrication and assembly data.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Printed Circuit Board in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 803 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Printed Circuit Board in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 82% hold at least a Master's degree, and 27% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Printed Circuit Board in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Printed Circuit Board in their recent projects are English (100%), German (91%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Printed Circuit Board in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Manufacturing (82%), and Healthcare (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Printed Circuit Board in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (82%), and Research and Development (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Printed Circuit Board
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