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
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)
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
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.
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
Randolf B.
Last position:
S7-TIA Programmer at Entsorgungstechnik Bavaria GmbH
various projects in Europe
- Development of a camera system for quality detection in output current in paper with Python and Sigmatek Lasal and Sigmatek Visu Designer
- Development and commissioning of control technology for plants in the recycling sector with Sigmatek Lasal and Visu Designer and coupling with Profinet or OPCUA to other controls
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.
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 using 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 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
Basel J.
Last position:
Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager at Altran Magnetics LLC
- Oversee development and optimization of key products, including DP contactors, EMI filters, and circuit breakers.
- Lead certification processes ensuring compliance with UL, TÜV, and VDE standards.
- Act as technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and manufacturing to deliver customized solutions.
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
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 9 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 9 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 is
Siemens TIA Portal, short for Totally Integrated Automation Portal, is the engineering environment for Siemens industrial automation. It brings PLC programming, HMI configuration, drive setup, safety engineering and diagnostics into one workspace. Companies use it to develop and maintain coordinated machine and production control systems.
Systems it supports
TIA Portal is used with SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 controllers, ET 200 distributed I/O, WinCC visualization and Siemens drives. It supports PROFINET communication and integrates safety components, motion functions and industrial data exchange. Typical results include:
- Machine and line control software
- Operator panels and SCADA screens
- Safety and motion applications
- Commissioning and diagnostic tools
Core ecosystem skills
Strong specialists work across the TIA Portal ecosystem rather than configuring a PLC in isolation. They understand Structured Control Language, Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram, as well as hardware configuration, tag structures, libraries and version management. Related knowledge may include Siemens drive technology, OPC UA, industrial Ethernet and plant-level data systems.
When companies need experts
Companies often bring in freelance expertise for new machines, production-line upgrades, plant migrations or urgent commissioning work. External support is also useful when internal teams need a review of control logic, help standardizing reusable blocks or capacity during a major rollout. In Germany, projects may combine remote engineering with on-site testing at a plant or machine builder.
- Migrating projects between TIA Portal versions
- Integrating PLCs, HMIs, drives and safety hardware
- Diagnosing faults during commissioning
- Preparing documentation and handover
What quality looks like
A capable professional starts with a clear hardware and process model, then builds structured, readable logic with consistent naming and reusable blocks. They test sequences, fault handling, safety behavior and operator workflows before commissioning. Good documentation, controlled backups and disciplined version handling make future changes safer and faster.
Choosing the right specialist
Assess experience with the exact SIMATIC family, HMI scope, drive setup and network architecture in your project. Ask for examples of commissioning, troubleshooting and handover work, not only screenshots of programming. Confirm familiarity with your site constraints, required on-site presence and collaboration language, especially when remote work spans German manufacturing teams and external specialists.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Siemens TIA Portal, in one place.
Siemens TIA Portal is used to configure and program industrial automation systems. It connects PLC logic, HMI visualization, safety functions, drives, distributed I/O and diagnostics in one engineering environment.
TIA Portal is closely integrated with Siemens SIMATIC hardware and WinCC, which can simplify work across a Siemens-based plant. Tools from Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff or Codesys may be a better fit when a project is built around their controllers, programming models or automation ecosystem.
A strong TIA Portal specialist may also understand PROFINET, industrial Ethernet, OPC UA, Siemens drives, WinCC, functional safety and commissioning. Knowledge of electrical schematics, machine sequences and production data systems helps connect the control program to the wider plant.
The right level depends on the scope, risk and stage of the project. A Siemens TIA Portal professional handling a new line or safety-critical commissioning should have proven experience with comparable hardware and full delivery, while a smaller HMI or logic change may need a narrower specialist.
TIA Portal engineering can often be performed remotely when secure access to project files, test systems and customer networks is available. Factory acceptance tests, machine commissioning and some fault diagnosis usually require on-site collaboration, particularly when physical equipment is involved.
Ask which SIMATIC controllers, WinCC systems, drives and communication networks the professional has delivered. For TIA Portal work, also check how they approach backups, version compatibility, testing, safety coordination, documentation and handover.
Poor naming, duplicated logic, undocumented hardware changes and inconsistent block structures make TIA Portal projects hard to troubleshoot. Maintainable work uses clear interfaces, reusable blocks, meaningful alarms, controlled libraries and documentation that matches the commissioned system.
Totally Integrated Automation Portal can support complex production systems when the architecture, code standards and project structure are planned carefully. A specialist should define reusable components, network boundaries, user access, diagnostics and coordination between machines before implementation grows.
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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