SIMATIC Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SIMATIC
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.
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
Matthias S.
Last position:
Manager External Staffing Digital & Operations at EnBW AG
- Training and advising project teams in sales and IT on the compliant use of external staff through service/work contracts
- Preparing service descriptions with consideration of labor and social security law as well as compliance aspects
- Supporting teams in transforming ways of working into new collaboration models
- Supporting tenders as a representative of the specialist departments
- Developing solution strategies for future collaboration with external service providers
- Running and designing workshops, creating training materials
Stefan S.
Last position:
Founder and Senior Consultant at LPM-Consulting, the LeanManufactur
- Consulting SMEs in Lean Management, Operational Excellence and internal auditing according to ISO 9001
- Implementation of efficiency, effectiveness and quality improvement measures
- Support with the implementation of sustainability strategies
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.
Uwe K.
Last position:
Software Architect / Developer at Manufacturer of packaging and filling machines in the pharmaceutical industry
- Migration of an Excel-based parameterization software into a .NET application based on .NET 8 and WPF.
- Use of MS SQL Server as the primary database with generic access to SQLite for portability.
- Reengineering of complex macros and database-like structures in Excel sheets for input dialogs and validations.
- Integration and optimization of the solution to ensure easy-to-use operation.
- System environment: Windows 10 (x64), MS SQL Server, SQLite, Visual Studio Pro. 2022 with .NET 8.0, C# with WPF, VBA scripting with Excel, GIT.
Wolfgang S.
Last position:
Software Developer / Aviation Commissioning Engineer at Vakuum Schmelze Hanau
- Development of automation software and commissioning of a pneumatic press for processing electrical sheet stator cores, including KUKA robot handling, process monitoring, and connected measurement systems for quality inspection and sorting.
André G.
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Volkmar S.
Last position:
Commissioning Coordinator Marine HVAC Systems at Meyer Wismar Sárl
- Coordination of upstream and downstream departments and background teams (UAN)
- Coordination with the shipyard and the schedule, identifying deviations and cross-functional response to plan deviations
- Rescheduling workflows and staff assignments to drive prioritized goals forward
- Independently implementing solutions on board the ship
- Checking compliance with occupational safety rules, especially PTW procedures for electrical work
Gwen G.
Last position:
Senior Ruby on Rails & DevOps Developer at Sapiens
Further development of a software solution for managing test requests and test notifications according to §106d SGB V for the Hamburg Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
- Developed numerous features, performance optimizations, refactoring, error analysis
- Refactored the dev container setup
- Optimized the GitLab CI build pipeline
- Contributed optimizations to the team workflow
Ahmet D.
Last position:
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024 at Horiba GmbH
- Planning and development of electrical systems for test benches and alternative drive systems
- Designing a battery test station specifically for electric cars
- Specifying and designing controls, following standards, legal regulations, planning guidelines, and customer specs
- Sizing and selecting electrical components
- Creating electrical schematics and macros and maintaining parts data with EPLAN P8 Version Interface 2024
- Updating and adapting PLC programs
- Preparing SISTEMA calculations
- Supporting assembly and commissioning
- Ordering electrical components in SAP
- Ensuring compliance with common standards and regulations
- Sizing and cost calculation of high-current cables (1200 V/1000 A for AC and DC)
Ertan D.
Last position:
IT Project Manager - freelancer at Digiply GmbH
Marian L.
Last position:
Founder at Smart Mode Engineering e.K.
Commissioning of all types of machine tools with Sinumerik 840d PL & SL controls with up to 56 axes including Safety Integrated
PLC programming with Step7 in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
PLC programming in TIA Portal in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
NC programming (automation cycles, measurement cycles, and machining cycles)
Visualization using HMI Pro, Easy Screen, Sinumerik Operate & WinCC
Software development in interface programming (communication with ABB/Fanuc/KUKA robots, measuring machines, washing machines, tool monitoring systems and transport systems)
Cycle time optimization and drive optimization
Successful business founding
Successful building of a customer base
Expanded knowledge of other machine tools (Chiron, Stama, Index, Magdeburg, Boehringer, EMAG, Schuster, DMG MORI, Schaudt, Mikrosa, Felsomat, Risomat)
Successful completion of each individual project
Jean Erge E.
Last position:
Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH
- Plan and design complex production systems as part of a team
- Develop and modify electrical circuit diagrams
- Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies
- Develop PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
- Identify and implement optimization measures
- Create operating instructions
- Ensure IT security of all operational technology
- Support building services
- Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
Michael B.
Last position:
Developer/Consultant at Fresenius Medical Care
- Development of automated end-of-line tests (functional tests) for dialysis machines on a PLC test bench in a production environment
- Introduction of new technology based on Vector vTestStudio, CANoe, and Siemens S7 PLC
- Creating test concepts
- Implementing test cases and libraries in CAPL and C#
- Touch screen emulation and proprietary RPC (Remote Procedure Call) via CAN
- Connecting to the PLC (Siemens Simatic)
- Defining interfaces for device communication (vCDL)
- Defining user interfaces and linking to the frontend (JSON)
- Agile work using DevOps (Azure)
- Skills: CAPL, .NET, C#, vCDL, CANOpen, DevOps, PLC
- Tools used: Vector CANoe 18, vTestStudio 4, MS Azure DevOps, MS Visual Studio 2022, Mosquito MQTT, Git, Siemens TIA Portal
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Statistics of experts using SIMATIC
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
4.4 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Product Development, Operations, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Operations, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using SIMATIC
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.
SIMATIC experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (97%)
- Automotive (65%)
- Energy (45%)
- Information Technology (42%)
- Education (32%)
- Food and Beverage (32%)
- Utilities (32%)
- Aerospace and Defense (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Industrial automation
SIMATIC is Siemens’ automation portfolio for controlling machines, production cells and complete industrial processes. It includes programmable controllers, distributed I/O, operator panels, motion components and industrial communication. Companies use SIMATIC to create dependable control systems for manufacturing, logistics, energy and process operations.
Core components
The ecosystem spans S7 controllers, ET 200 distributed I/O, HMI panels, WinCC visualization and industrial networks based on PROFINET or PROFIBUS. TIA Portal brings engineering, diagnostics and device configuration into one environment, while STEP 7 remains important in many established plants. Projects may also connect SIMATIC data with MES, ERP or cloud systems.
Typical project work
- Program and refactor PLC logic for Siemens S7 systems
- Configure HMI screens, alarms, recipes and user access
- Integrate sensors, drives, robots and distributed I/O
- Commission production equipment and diagnose field issues
- Modernize legacy S7 installations with current TIA Portal workflows
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance SIMATIC specialists during new line builds, plant expansions, migrations and urgent commissioning phases. External support is also useful when internal teams need capacity for PLC modernization, safety integration or a structured handover. In Germany, projects often combine remote programming with on-site work at factories, warehouses and process facilities.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals understand control logic, electrical documentation, industrial networking and machine sequences rather than treating the PLC in isolation. They can read schematics, trace signals, test interlocks and document changes clearly. Relevant adjacent skills include WinCC, drive configuration, OPC UA, safety systems, robotics and production data integration.
Choosing the right expert
Look for evidence of completed SIMATIC projects that resemble the machine type, controller generation and operating environment involved. Ask how the professional handles backups, version control, commissioning risks, alarm design and recovery after faults. A careful expert clarifies the existing architecture first, tests changes in a controlled way and leaves maintainable code and usable documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about SIMATIC, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
SIMATIC is used to automate machines, production lines, material handling systems and process plants. Its components control equipment, collect signals, present operator information and exchange data with higher-level systems.
SIMATIC is often weighed against platforms from Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff, Schneider Electric and Mitsubishi Electric. The right choice depends on installed equipment, engineering standards, communication needs, lifecycle plans and the skills already available in the plant.
A capable SIMATIC specialist should be comfortable with TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, PROFINET and distributed I/O. Experience with drives, safety systems, OPC UA, robotics, electrical schematics and MES integration is valuable when the automation system reaches beyond basic PLC logic.
The required background depends on the project’s risk, scope and existing architecture. A SIMATIC professional handling a new production cell should be able to design and test the control concept, while a migration or live commissioning assignment calls for proven fault diagnosis and change management.
Many SIMATIC tasks can be completed remotely, including PLC programming, HMI configuration, documentation and code review. Commissioning, cabinet checks and production troubleshooting usually require on-site access in Germany, so the project should define travel, plant access and working-language expectations early.
TIA Portal is the standard choice for many current SIMATIC projects because it combines controller, HMI, network and drive configuration in one engineering environment. Legacy plants may still rely on STEP 7 or older tooling, so a specialist should assess compatibility before planning a migration.
Ask for concrete examples involving the relevant controller family, HMI setup, network design and commissioning context. A strong SIMATIC professional explains testing, backups, diagnostics, safety boundaries and documentation instead of presenting only a list of software names.
A SIMATIC assignment may involve strict site procedures, machine downtime windows, access controls and detailed documentation requirements. Freelancers should clarify the controller and tool versions, existing standards, remote access, on-site obligations and who approves changes before work begins.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SIMATIC in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 761 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SIMATIC in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SIMATIC in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SIMATIC in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (39%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SIMATIC in their recent projects are Manufacturing (97%), Automotive (65%), and Energy (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SIMATIC in their recent projects are Product Development (94%), Operations (74%), and Information Technology (71%).
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