Siemens TIA Portal Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Siemens TIA Portal
Gregor P.
Last position:
Engineering Data Management Project Manager
Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, with a focus on workflow digitization and PLM
Muhammad Tanveer B.
Last position:
Embedded Systems Consultant / Architect | Integration and Validation Engineer / Manager at Ingenieurbüro Baig
Led the hardware development and validation of a safety-critical 400-V battery management system (BMS) for the TOGG SUV program; performed system architecture reviews, schematic validations, EMC and reliability tests, and root cause analyses in compliance with relevant automotive standards (ECE-R10, CISPR25, ISO-26262). Coordinated cross-country EU engineering teams, customer reviews, and technical documentation to deliver a production-ready, validated system.
Architected and integrated 22 state-of-the-art ADAS validation vehicles for BMW ADCAM and LIDAR programs at Magna Electronics; synchronized up to 26 heterogeneous sensors (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, GNSS/INS) using PTP-based timing architectures. Defined the system architecture, HW/SW interfaces for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) rework, sensor integration strategies, and data acquisition frameworks. This enabled scalable vehicle-level validation, improved validation efficiency by 25%, and reduced project costs by €1.45 million.
End-to-end validation and integration of automotive radar platforms for a Daimler project at Continental. Developed automated open-loop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to accurately test target tracking KPIs, field-of-view limits, and thermal and voltage-related ECU state machines. Skilled use of a highly complex toolchain consisting of CANoe, Lauterbach Trace32, RADAR target simulators, and EMC shielding chambers for RF and system validation. Synchronized global, interdisciplinary teams to speed up troubleshooting and close critical technical gaps.
Reconstructed and validated the product architecture of an electromechanical e-bike by integrating and troubleshooting critical subsystems (BMS, motor control, sensors, HMI, electronic locking systems). Built a comprehensive system-level test bench for functional testing, fault reproduction, and performance analysis; coordinated suppliers and implemented corrective actions to improve reliability and traceability.
Defined the system architecture and validation strategy for a LIDAR platform developed in cooperation with Elmos Semiconductor; evaluated optical measurement concepts, SPAD detector integration, and system requirements, and created technical recommendations for product development and verification.
Developed LabVIEW-based automation and verification software for a high-precision hydraulic and electromechanical test system for FTE Automotive; integrated NI DAQ hardware for high-frequency real-time capture of physical measurements. Developed automated test sequences, programmable endurance tests, troubleshooting routines, data logging, and analysis tools to improve test efficiency and traceability.
Successfully delivered full engineering life cycles for well-known industrial customers (Magna, Continental, Farasis, FTE Automotive, BMW, Daimler, TOGG) – from requirements engineering and proof of concept to system integration and validation, technical documentation, supplier coordination, and user training.
Volkmar S.
Last position:
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment at wks GmbH
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment
Project: New construction of municipal water treatment plant Dörenthe
- Checking the sensors for suitability, installation errors and parameterization.
- Coordination with the PL system for automation.
- Correction of errors
Tools: Endress & Hauser Tools
Emil O.
Last position:
Automation Engineer In House at Prevas AB
Working as an Automation Engineer in Prevas' in-house engineering team. My primary assignment involves developing and expanding ABB 800xA SCADA systems for a large-scale data center project. Responsibilities include SCADA graphic design, alarm management, system integration using OPC UA and Modbus, testing, verification, documentation, and commissioning support. In addition, I contribute to PLC and HMI development projects using Siemens, Rockwell, and ABB platforms and provide 24/7 remote support for industrial customers.
- ABB 800xA & ControlBuilder/ AC800M
- Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer
- Siemens TIA Portal
- ABB 800xA
- Remote Support
- Troubleshooting hardware/software
Huy N.
Last position:
Modern Workplace & Dynamics 365 Consultant at Thinformatics
- Administration and further development of the M365 environment, including Teams, Exchange Online, Intune, and SharePoint Online
- Development of dashboards for performance monitoring with Microsoft Power BI
- Implementation of user requirements and processes with low-code/no-code technologies (Power Apps, Power Automate)
- Use of Jira and Azure DevOps to plan and implement user stories in an agile project context
- Participation in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives as the technical point of contact
- Planning and implementation of security policies using Azure Conditional Access and multi-factor authentication
- Configuration and deployment of clients and applications via MECM (SCCM) and Baramundi
Youness R.
Last position:
Communication modernization and recipe management between S7-300, S7-1500 and WinCC V7 at Siemens AG
- Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
- Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
- Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
- Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
- Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
- Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
- Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
- Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation
Rachid R.
Last position:
Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH
- Development and programming of PLC controls and servo drives, such as TIA-Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
- Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
- Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
- Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
- Selection of electrical components and systems
- Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
- Planning and creation of electrical schematics
- Preparation of installation plans
- Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
- Feasibility studies
Fitim K.
Last position:
Specialist Development and Testing at Dräxlmaier Group
- Lead-engineering of international test teams
- Test management and planning on ASPICE according to ISTQB standard
- Requirements engineering according to ASPICE SYS.1 & SYS.2
- Ensuring fulfillment of functional safety according to ISO 26262
- Defect management and analysis
- Solution finding of issues in core teams of system, hardware and software level
Frank M.
Last position:
Plan & Code Automation UG
- Operations and rehabilitation
- During this time, development of:
- Websites zentivo-holding.com zyntra3d.com plancodeautomation.com
- Stock trading software
- Automated trading of all financial instruments listed on the stock exchange, with AI integration
- Project management software
- Automated project administration and project management with automated creation of material lists, electrical schematics, PLC programs, HMI programs, AI functions in control technology, project schedules and cost calculations, as well as quotation preparation and cost tracking.
- AI integration
- 3D printing management
- Various methods for creating 3D models from photos, videos or drawings.
- Creation of files suitable for 3D printing, 3D printer management via API.
- AI integration
Tools: Visual Studio, Codex and Cursor, HTML, Java, Python, PHP, C#, Python, SQL, Jason Script.
Goran P.
Last position:
Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH
Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.
Responsibilities:
- Test planning, test execution
- Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
- Requirements analysis
- Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
- Carrying out regression and integration tests
- Defect analysis
- Simulation and validation
- NetSniffer Wireshark
- Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
- Reporting
- Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
- V-Model
- CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)
Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)
Daniel P.
Last position:
Freelance specialist in industrial automation technology at dPSolutions
- Self-employed PLC and software specialist focusing on automation and special-purpose machinery
- Programming, modernization, expansion and optimization of production systems, focusing on increased efficiency, data transparency and system integration
- PLC programming and safety with Siemens S7 Classic/TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT 2/3 and CoDeSys
- Development of high-level language software and database applications (.NET / C#, C++, Visual Basic .NET, Borland/Embarcadero C++)
- Development of custom software solutions for industrial automation, including embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, NodeMCU, ESP8266)
- Integration of external systems such as reading devices, printers, scales, scanners and cameras, as well as various bus systems (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, CAN bus, RS232, TCP/IP)
- Creation of visualizations and HMI applications with Siemens WinCC flexible, Beckhoff HMI and .NET frontends
- Planning, development and integration of machine vision solutions (Keyence, Cognex, AVS Alfavision, camera systems) in PLC and PC environments
- Design and implementation of process data collection systems and traceability solutions (100% traceability) based on Microsoft SQL Server (Compact, Express, Server), including stored procedures and direct PLC-SQL communication
- Creation of software and PLC concepts, standard function blocks and project libraries for PLC and high-level language projects
- Planning and programming of conveyor, inspection, assembly, packaging and grinding systems in industries such as automotive, chemical, food, electronics, machinery and systems engineering
- Conducting workshops and training on Siemens TIA Portal, STEP7 Classic, Beckhoff TwinCAT (including TwinSAFE), as well as topics such as architectures, safety, database integration and documentation
- Creation of technical documentation, manuals, training materials and class documentation with Microsoft Office and Doxygen
- Project management tasks from requirements analysis through planning, concept development and supplier coordination to commissioning, production support and customer support
Frank D.
Last position:
Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer at Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Development of a retrofit concept, including qualification measures
- Development, installation and commissioning of the required hardware and software
- Development of a safety concept
- Execution and documentation of in-house verifications / qualification
- Initiation and implementation of measures in case of non-conformities
- Execution of CE conformity assessment procedures and CE marking
Matthias D.
Last position:
Project Building Automation WAGO at Ingenieurbüro Dräger
- Topic: Programming of heating controls
- Client: Hoffbauer Foundation
- Requirements: Analysis of existing systems, reprogramming, commissioning, documentation
- Focus: Development of automation solutions and control systems
- Technology: Codesys 3.5
Prisca O.
Last position:
Research Assistant at Ruhr Universität Bochum, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Prediction of wind speeds for wind energy systems
- Development of algorithms to predict future wind speeds based on historical weather data
- Application of statistical and machine learning methods to improve forecast accuracy
- Use of MATLAB and Python for data preprocessing, visualization, and model development
Cedric T.
Last position:
B2B Freelance Design Engineer for Special-Purpose Machinery at FEM-Composites GmbH
- Cost estimation for a hydraulic system, taking into account the costs over the entire product life cycle and optimizing the technical specifications.
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Statistics of experts using Siemens TIA Portal
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
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 Siemens TIA Portal
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.
Siemens TIA Portal experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (95%)
- Automotive (55%)
- Energy (40%)
- Education (36%)
- Information Technology (36%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
- Aerospace and Defense (26%)
- Healthcare (26%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What TIA Portal Does
Siemens TIA Portal, short for Totally Integrated Automation Portal, is the engineering environment for configuring and programming Siemens industrial automation systems. It brings PLC logic, HMI screens, drives, safety functions, diagnostics and network settings into one project workspace. Companies use it to build and maintain production lines, machine controls and process automation systems.
Core Siemens Systems
The platform supports SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 controllers, ET 200 distributed I/O, WinCC visualization and SINAMICS drives. Specialists work with Siemens hardware catalogs, device configuration, PROFINET communication and structured project libraries. Depending on the application, they also handle safety programs, motion control and virtual commissioning workflows.
Typical Project Work
- Develop and structure PLC programs in LAD, FBD or SCL
- Configure WinCC Comfort, Advanced or Unified HMI applications
- Integrate sensors, actuators, drives and distributed I/O
- Set up PROFINET networks, diagnostics and secure device access
- Test, document and commission automated equipment
TIA Portal projects appear in packaging, automotive production, logistics, food processing, energy and machine manufacturing. The work can include a new control system, a line retrofit, a standardized machine template or support for an existing plant.
When Specialists Help
Companies bring in freelance Siemens TIA Portal experts when an internal team lacks capacity for a machine launch, PLC migration or plant upgrade. They are also useful when a project needs independent troubleshooting, clearer code standards or faster commissioning. In Germany, collaboration may combine remote programming and documentation with on-site work during testing, handover or production start-up.
Skills Around TIA Portal
Strong professionals combine TIA Portal knowledge with electrical schematics, industrial networking and practical control engineering. Useful adjacent skills include Siemens STEP 7 concepts, WinCC, SINAMICS Startdrive, safety systems, OPC UA, SQL-based production data and interfaces to MES or SCADA. Experience with version management, backups, simulation and change documentation reduces operational risk.
Choosing the Right Expert
Look for evidence of complete automation deliveries, not only isolated PLC tasks. A capable specialist can explain the controller family, firmware constraints, HMI structure, safety approach and commissioning plan for the specific project. Ask for examples of fault diagnosis, readable program architecture, test procedures and handover documentation. The best fit also communicates clearly with electrical, mechanical and production teams.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Siemens TIA Portal, in one place.
Siemens TIA Portal is used to engineer Siemens automation systems from a shared project environment. It covers PLC programming, HMI visualization, drive configuration, safety functions, diagnostics and industrial communication for machines and production plants.
TIA Portal is closely integrated with Siemens SIMATIC controllers, WinCC interfaces and SINAMICS drives. Alternatives such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCAT or Codesys may be a better fit when a plant is standardized on different hardware, programming models or vendor ecosystems.
A strong Siemens TIA Portal freelancer usually understands electrical documentation, PLC software structure, PROFINET and industrial troubleshooting. WinCC, Startdrive, functional safety, OPC UA, SCADA or MES integration can be important when the assignment extends beyond controller logic.
A TIA Portal specialist is valuable for new machine controls, S7-1200 or S7-1500 migrations, complex HMI work and plant commissioning. The required depth depends on the risk, system scope and production impact, but projects involving safety, motion or live industrial equipment should not rely on untested capability.
Siemens TIA Portal programming, documentation, simulation and many diagnostics tasks can be completed remotely when secure access and suitable project backups are available. On-site presence is often needed for wiring checks, machine tests, commissioning and production handover, so the working model should be agreed early.
Before engaging a TIA Portal professional, clarify the controller and firmware versions, installed options, safety responsibilities, access method and backup process. The specialist should also understand change control, plant cybersecurity rules and how completed work will be tested and handed over.
Review whether Siemens TIA Portal projects use consistent naming, clear blocks, sensible diagnostics and maintainable screen structures. Ask how the freelancer tests fault cases, documents hardware changes, handles version compatibility and supports operators after commissioning.
TIA Portal offers work across machine building, logistics, process plants and factory modernization. Freelancers can contribute through PLC and HMI programming, drive integration, troubleshooting, commissioning or standards development, often combining remote engineering with practical on-site phases in Germany.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Siemens TIA Portal in their recent projects is 84 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 674 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Siemens TIA Portal in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Siemens TIA Portal in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Siemens TIA Portal in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Siemens TIA Portal in their recent projects are Manufacturing (95%), Automotive (55%), and Energy (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Siemens TIA Portal in their recent projects are Product Development (98%), Operations (86%), and Quality Assurance (83%).
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