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Tjerk Dijkstra

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Head of Business Excellence Global Engineering

Zürich
Tjerk Dijkstra

Last position:

Head of Business Excellence Global Engineering at Takeda

  • Led and implemented the transformation program "One Takeda Engineering" to harmonize the engineering approach and organization across 30 sites globally, ca. 3000 employees
  • Designed and implemented the target operating model
  • Designed and embedded new structures, processes, systems, projects and technologies
  • Focused on decarbonization and energy efficiency of manufacturing sites to meet Takeda's Net-Zero objectives in 2035
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Nelli Hörner

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Project Manager and Business Analyst

Winterthur
Nelli Hörner

Last position:

Project Manager and Business Analyst at Semiconductor (NDA)

  • Project lead for a global organization improvement project impacting tax model, global organization, Order 2 Cash (O2C), Procure 2 Pay (P2) processes, supply chain, finance, tax, assets, HR and IT systems including ERP
  • Implemented new way of working, including process changes, documentation of work instructions and updates to IT systems including ERP and HR systems
  • Success: new operating model implemented and delivering expected benefits
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Andreas Hetz

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Test Automation Architect

Rheinfelden
Andreas Hetz

Last position:

Test Automation Architect at Banking Bank (name withheld)

  • Set up a shift-left DevOps E2E system testing architecture
  • Set up "DevOps Shift-left" E2E tests for 240+ applications
  • Under NDA
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Thomas Müllerleile

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BPM & IT

Kilchberg
Thomas Müllerleile

Last position:

Developer/Analyst at Nvaria GmbH

  • Analyzed migration strategies after Camunda 7 was declared end of life with extended support until 2030.
  • Evaluated potential migrations to Camunda 8, Flowable, and Operaton.
  • Conducted a proof of concept demonstrating that existing projects could be migrated to both Flowable and Operaton.
  • BPMN
  • DMN
  • Confluence
  • Flowable
  • Operaton

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Statistics of experts using Robotic Process Automation

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

Position duration

2.7 years

Positions per freelancer

11

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

67%

Doctorate

33%

Certifications per freelancer

5

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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland using Robotic Process Automation

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

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Daily rate avg. 980 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 1020 €

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 RPA does

Robotic Process Automation automates repeatable digital work that people do in business systems. It is used for invoice handling, data entry, report updates, customer notifications, and moving information between tools without manual copy and paste.

Common tools

RPA work often centers on UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, and Microsoft Power Automate. Strong specialists know how to choose the right tool, handle selectors and triggers, and keep bots stable when screens, fields, or rules change.

Typical deliverables

  • Process assessment and automation candidates
  • Bot design, build, and deployment
  • Exception handling and retry logic
  • Logging, monitoring, and handover documentation
  • Maintenance for changed business rules

When companies hire

Companies bring in freelance RPA experts when manual admin work slows teams down, legacy systems need a bridge, or internal capacity is limited. In Switzerland, they are often used in finance, insurance, logistics, and shared service teams that need reliable process execution.

What strong specialists bring

Good professionals do more than automate clicks. They understand process mapping, data quality, API and UI integration, access controls, and change management. They also know when RPA is the right fit and when a workflow tool or direct integration is better.

Working model

RPA projects can be delivered fully remote, but workshops with process owners and IT are often easier when some sessions happen on site. For Swiss teams, English is common, while German, French, or Italian can help in local process reviews and support handover.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Robotic Process Automation.

Robotic Process Automation is used to automate routine work in applications where people would otherwise repeat the same steps. Typical examples are data transfer, invoice checks, report creation, and case updates across business systems. It is a good fit when the process is stable and rules-based.

RPA and workflow automation often overlap, but they are not identical. RPA works through the user interface and can mimic human actions in existing systems, while workflow tools usually orchestrate tasks and approvals more directly. Many companies use both together.

Robotic Process Automation projects are often built with UiPath, Blue Prism, or Automation Anywhere, and the best choice depends on the environment. UiPath is common for broad automation work, Blue Prism is often chosen for structured enterprise control, and Automation Anywhere is used in many business-process settings. A strong specialist can explain trade-offs without pushing one tool blindly.

A strong Robotic Process Automation specialist should know process analysis, exception handling, testing, and basic security hygiene. Experience with APIs, SQL, Excel, ERP systems, and ticketing tools is often useful because many automations need clean data and stable integrations. Documentation matters too, because bots need support after go-live.

A simple Robotic Process Automation task may only need one specialist, but larger programs need someone who can handle process discovery, bot design, governance, and support. If the process touches multiple systems or business units, you want more than just scripting skill. You need someone who has delivered automations that survived real operational change.

Yes, Robotic Process Automation work is often well suited to remote delivery because much of it happens in tools, test environments, and documentation. For companies in Switzerland, remote collaboration works well when process owners are available for workshops and reviews. On-site time can still help during discovery or handover, especially in regulated settings.

A good RPA freelancer can explain the process, the exception logic, and the support plan in plain language. Look for clear examples of bot maintenance, logging, and recovery handling, not just quick prototypes. If they also ask about business rules, input quality, and access constraints, that is a strong sign.

Choose Robotic Process Automation when you need fast automation across systems that do not connect well or cannot be changed quickly. If stable APIs exist and the process is high volume or mission-critical, a direct integration may be cleaner in the long run. A good specialist will tell you when RPA is the right bridge and when it is the wrong answer.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects is 123 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 980 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Manufacturing (67%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Project Management (83%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Robotic Process Automation

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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