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SolidWorks Experts in Berlin

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Hire experts who create production-ready 3D models, assemblies and technical drawings with SolidWorks, while connecting design data to simulation, PDM and manufacturing workflows. FRATCH matches you quickly with vetted, available freelancers who fit your project.

Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used SolidWorks

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Reuf K.

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Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipedeck

Berlin
Reuf K.

Last position:

Self-employed Mechanical Engineering Development Engineer, Head of Design and Development of the Pipedeck at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH

  • Development and design of a new oil drilling machine for the Beatrice oil drilling platform, Scotland
  • Concept development of the Pipe-Overdeck work platform with crane, total load 200 tonnes
  • Static FEM calculation and CFD flow calculation for the safe drainage of oil-contaminated wastewater
  • Planning, calculation and design of the concept
  • Management of 5 designers
  • CAD: CREO, Model Manager, SAP
  • FKM, VDI 2230 and Euro Code 3
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Wadih G.

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Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) Volunteer

Berlin
Wadih G.

Last position:

Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) Volunteer at TIK e.V.

  • Supported integration and social inclusion activities for families and children from diverse backgrounds.

  • Assisted in language, educational, and recreational programs.

  • Contributed to community events and coordination with local partners.

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Ines R.

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Entrepreneur

Berlin
Ines R.

Last position:

Entrepreneur at ZuManAsha

  • Built and operated a successful handmade tray business sold via Etsy and Spock, fulfilling 120+ orders and maintaining 5-star customer reviews.
  • Managed 100% of the operations including product design, international shipping, and marketing across Instagram, TikTok, and Etsy, growing a global customer base.
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Philipp H.

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Freelance Mechanical Engineer

Berlin
Philipp H.

Last position:

Freelance Mechanical Engineer at Helldorfer Engineering

  • Product development, CAD design, production management, technical documentation, prototyping, kinetic installations
  • Recent projects: Kinetic Art Installation 'MULTIPOLAR' (Atelier E), Art Sculpture 'Portal' (Augmentl Studio), Electronic IP 68 Enclosure (Agurotech)
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Shubham T.

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Design Engineer

Berlin
Shubham T.

Last position:

Junior Design Engineer at Siemens AG

  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Product Support
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Nejc L.

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Co-founder, Manager and Instructor

Berlin
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 SolidWorks

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 23 years)

SolidWorks experts in Berlin have 18 years of professional experience on average. It is 5 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 23 years.

Position duration

3.9 years (Germany: 5.9 years)

SolidWorks experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 3.9 years on average. It is 2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

9 (Germany: 11)

SolidWorks experts in Berlin have completed 9 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 11.

Top business areas

Product Development, Operations, Research and Development

SolidWorks experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Operations, and Research and Development.

Top industries

Education, Manufacturing, Automotive

SolidWorks experts in Berlin are most in demand in Education, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Logistics

SolidWorks experts in Berlin earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Logistics.

Bachelor's degree or higher

86% (Germany: 85%)

86% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 1% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 85%.

Master's degree or higher

57% (Germany: 50%)

57% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree. It is 7% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 50%.

Doctorate

29% (Germany: 9%)

29% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin have a doctorate (PhD). It is 20% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 9%.

Certifications per freelancer

1 (Germany: 2)

SolidWorks experts in Berlin hold 1 professional certification on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

English, German, French

SolidWorks experts in Berlin most often speak English, German, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
14% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin charge less than €320 per day.
14% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin charge between €320 and €480 per day.
29% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin charge between €480 and €640 per day.
14% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin charge between €640 and €800 per day.
14% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin charge between €800 and €960 per day.
14% of SolidWorks experts in Berlin charge €960 or more per day.
<€320 €320-​480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960+

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 SolidWorks

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

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Daily rate avg. 640 €
Germany avg. 659 €

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 600 €
Germany median 640 €

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.

SolidWorks experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Education (71%)
  • Manufacturing (71%)
  • Automotive (57%)
  • Arts and Crafts (43%)
  • Healthcare (43%)
  • Advertising (29%)
  • Information Technology (29%)
  • Professional Services (29%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

3D Product Design

SolidWorks is a parametric 3D CAD system for designing mechanical parts, assemblies and products. Teams use it to turn concepts into editable models, detailed drawings and manufacturing documentation. Its feature-based approach keeps design intent visible as a product changes.

Core Deliverables

SolidWorks specialists support the full path from early concept to release:

  • Part and sheet metal models with configurations and design tables
  • Complex assemblies with mates, motion checks and interference reviews
  • Manufacturing drawings with tolerances, weldments and bills of materials
  • Photorealistic product visuals and presentation assets

Ecosystem And Tools

The SolidWorks ecosystem includes Simulation for structural and motion analysis, Visualize for rendering, Composer for technical communication and PDM for controlled file management. Strong professionals also work with STEP, IGES, DXF and common PLM or ERP connections. They understand how CAD data moves into CNC, additive manufacturing and supplier workflows.

When To Bring Expertise

Companies often bring in freelance SolidWorks expertise when internal capacity is limited or a product needs specialist support:

  • Convert sketches, scans or legacy drawings into robust parametric models
  • Prepare assemblies and documentation for a manufacturing handoff
  • Standardize templates, libraries, configurations and drawing practices
  • Review designs for manufacturability, service access and part reuse

Berlin companies may need specialists who can work with local product, industrial equipment, mobility or hardware teams. Remote collaboration works well when file structures, revision rules and review rituals are clearly defined; on-site sessions can help during workshops or prototype reviews.

What Strong Specialists Know

A capable SolidWorks professional does more than produce attractive geometry. They define stable feature trees, choose sensible references, manage configurations and create drawings that suppliers can interpret without guesswork. They also know when to use surface modeling, weldments, sheet metal or multi-body techniques, and can explain trade-offs to non-CAD stakeholders.

Choosing The Right Fit

Assess portfolios for products similar in material, production method and assembly complexity. Ask how the specialist handles revisions, naming conventions, tolerances, imported geometry and PDM check-in procedures. A practical review task can reveal modeling discipline, drawing quality and communication habits. For Berlin-based work, clarify German or English collaboration needs, site access and the expected handover format before starting.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about SolidWorks, in one place.

SolidWorks is used to design mechanical parts, assemblies, sheet metal products, weldments and consumer or industrial hardware. It also supports technical drawings, rendering, simulation and controlled product data workflows.

SolidWorks is often chosen for its accessible parametric modeling, strong assembly workflow and broad use in mechanical product teams. CATIA and Creo can be preferred for highly complex enterprise programs, while Inventor is commonly weighed against it in Autodesk-centered environments; the right choice depends on product complexity, data management and existing standards.

A strong SolidWorks specialist may also understand GD&T, design for manufacturing, sheet metal, CNC processes, 3D printing and material selection. Experience with Simulation, Visualize, Composer, PDM and formats such as STEP or DXF can make handoffs more reliable.

The required SolidWorks experience depends on the deliverable, not simply the model count. A straightforward part redesign may need solid parametric modeling skills, while a regulated product, complex assembly or manufacturing release calls for proven drawing, tolerance, configuration and revision-control practice.

Yes, SolidWorks work can usually be completed remotely when the team provides secure file access, clear revision rules and regular design reviews. Berlin-based projects may still benefit from on-site workshops for requirements capture, prototype inspection or collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Look for SolidWorks examples that match your production method, materials and assembly complexity rather than polished images alone. Review feature-tree logic, drawing clarity, tolerances, configurations and evidence that the work reached a prototype or production stage.

SolidWorks connects with tools such as Simulation for structural and motion analysis and Visualize for rendered presentations. These capabilities help teams test design assumptions and communicate product intent, but results still depend on correct loads, materials, constraints and model preparation.

Before starting a SolidWorks assignment, clarify the required version, file formats, units, naming rules, PDM process, drawing standards and ownership of source files. For collaboration in Berlin, also agree on meeting language, site visits and how design decisions will be documented.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects is 80 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 640 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are English (100%), German (86%), and French (43%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Education (71%), Manufacturing (71%), and Automotive (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Operations (71%), and Research and Development (71%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SolidWorks

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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