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Diana Z.

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Industrial, product & graphic design

Munich
Diana Z.

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Graphic, product & industrial design at Selene Studio

Projects and client work from first enquiry to handover · Munich, Berlin, Rome.

  • 2025 Olympia Equestrian Centre Munich-Riem: site map, brochure and signage.
  • SELENE own hairpin label: product design, brand, packaging, shop.
  • 2026 Fantasy Farm: self-published children's colouring book.
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Jean-Louis T.

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Area Manager - Aftersales Operations

Munich
Jean-Louis T.

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Area Manager - Aftersales Operations at E80 Group

  • Development and quotation of technical solutions
  • Design of high-performance solutions
  • Management of aftersales operations, teams and budget
  • Documentation revision
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Tomas S.

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Teamlead Validation & Prototyping

Taufkirchen
Tomas S.

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Teamlead Validation & Prototyping at Wabtec Corporation / ANNAX GmbH

  • Technical leadership of the Validation and Prototyping departments
  • Design, planning and coordination of electrical and mechanical validation according to railway standard EN50155, EMC standard EN50121 and special validations such as Accelerated Life Testing
  • Design, planning and coordination of validations for ANNAX China
  • Requirements engineering for test execution
  • Optimization of new projects through error analysis, documentation and participation in the continuous improvement process
  • FMEA co-moderator during the design phase
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Muhammad M.

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CAD models

Munich
Muhammad M.

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Master Thesis

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Serhan S.

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Senior Project Manager & Project Finance Lead

Unterschleißheim
Serhan S.

Last position:

Senior Project Manager & Project Finance Lead at Valmet Automotive GmbH (IONCOR GmbH)

  • Responsible of managing project business case and cash-flow (from 2023-10)
  • Responsible of Housing Task Force that focuses on supplier as well as project management in terms of all aspects of a business, from timing to costs (2023-06 to 2023-10)
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Roumaissa T.

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Master’s Thesis: AI-Based Analysis of 2D and Exploded View Drawings

Munich
Roumaissa T.

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Master’s Thesis: AI-Based Analysis of 2D and Exploded View Drawings at Technical University of Munich

  • Developed an end-to-end AI pipeline for analyzing 2D exploded-view drawings using computer vision and deep learning models.
  • Integrated YOLO-based object detection (Bounding Boxes, Post-Processing, Overlap Handling) for accurate part and callout detection.
  • Applied the Segment Anything Model (SAM) for fine-grained segmentation and separation of individual components.
  • Implemented OCR and feature extraction modules, and compared Vision Language Models (VLM) and traditional computer vision approaches in terms of accuracy, runtime, and scalability.
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Maximilian D.

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Hardware Developer

München
Maximilian D.

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Hardware Developer at Freelance Hardware Developer

  • Optimization of a film stretching machine: concept design and proof of concept in SolidWorks and FEMM
  • Development of a smart gas scale (Evergas) with mobile connectivity: functional and design prototype in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
  • Sensor system for brake disc measurement with Knorr-Bremse: proof of concept and patent preparation in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, FEMM, Adafruit Web IDE
  • Development of a sensor for oil level measurement (Oilfox) with self-monitoring algorithms in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
  • Development of a miniature plastic extruder (Mcubus project) in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, LTSpice, FEMM, Arduino IDE
  • Commissioning hardware for Magna Telemotive: electrical function tests, firmware porting in C++ and quality assurance coordination
  • Electronics development for Sonnenglas: concepts for battery charging by solar power and LED control in Fusion 360, Eagle, Simplicity Studio, MPLab
  • Development of a wake-up controller for Wing Man: vibration sensor and power-saving logic in Fusion 360, Eagle
  • Hardware lead at Cariad SE: hardware testing, supplier communication, error management in iDEX, ODIS, CANoe
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Rafael G.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

München
Rafael G.

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Mechanical Design Engineer at ATS Automation Tooling Systems GmbH

  • Development and design of components and assemblies for automated machinery using SolidWorks 3D CAD
  • Preparation of bills of materials, part, and assembly drawings
  • Design with focus on manufacturing costs, quality, and project deadlines
  • Technical coordination with internal departments and suppliers
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Özgül Ö.

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Mechanical Development Engineer

Munich
Özgül Ö.

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Mechanical Development Engineer at DeltaVision

  • Designed and developed mechanical components for space applications, considering envelope constraints, weight targets, and interface requirements
  • Performed 3D CAD modelling and detailing in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Drafting), including CAD and design tolerance analysis and manufacturing-oriented design
  • Created norm-compliant manufacturing drawings with full GD&T definition, including fits, surface finishes, and form and position tolerances
  • Conducted FEM analyses in SIMULIA for stress, contact conditions, and thermal effects under cryogenic boundary conditions
  • Supported prototype build, testing campaigns, and iterative design reviews
  • Developed Python scripts for engineering calculations, data processing, and automated evaluation of test and simulation results
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Marius N.

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CAD Design

München
Marius N.

Last position:

Swisslog Technology Center Austria

  • Analysis of the existing preliminary concept and technical requirements for Tornado 2.0
  • Creation of an initial draft design based on the analysis of the existing technical preliminary concept
  • Detailed design, bills of materials and material masters in SAP
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Deniz H.

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Working Student / Thermal System Design

Munich
Deniz H.

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Working Student / Thermal System Design at GE Aerospace Advanced Technology

  • Performing 1D thermal analysis for RISE Heat Exchanger to evaluate heat transfer performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborating with the experimental team to compare and validate simulation results with experimental data.
  • Developing Python scripts for raw experimental data reduction and preprocessing to extract meaningful insights.
  • Implementing post-processing techniques using Python to analyze processed data, including generating plots, statistical analysis, and trend identification.
  • Automating data processing workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy in experimental evaluations.
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Ammar S.

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Tutor for Structural Optimization in Aerospace

München
Ammar S.

Last position:

Tutor for Structural Optimization in Aerospace at Chair of Structural Design in Aerospace at Technical University of Munich

  • Teaching and assessing students through Python-based structural dynamics and optimization tasks.

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Statistics of experts using SolidWorks

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

15 years (Germany: 23 years)

SolidWorks experts in Munich have 15 years of professional experience on average. It is 8 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 23 years.

Position duration

1.5 years (Germany: 5.9 years)

SolidWorks experts in Munich stay in a single position for 1.5 years on average. It is 4.4 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

9 (Germany: 11)

SolidWorks experts in Munich 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, Quality Assurance, Production

SolidWorks experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Production.

Top industries

Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense

SolidWorks experts in Munich are most in demand in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense.

Certification focus areas

Product Development, Operations, Production

SolidWorks experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Product Development, Operations, and Production.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 85%)

100% of SolidWorks experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 15% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 85%.

Master's degree or higher

92% (Germany: 50%)

92% of SolidWorks experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 42% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 50%.

Certifications per freelancer

2

SolidWorks experts in Munich hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

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

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of SolidWorks experts in Munich 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

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23% of SolidWorks experts in Munich charge less than €320 per day.
23% of SolidWorks experts in Munich charge between €320 and €480 per day.
15% of SolidWorks experts in Munich charge between €480 and €640 per day.
8% of SolidWorks experts in Munich charge between €640 and €800 per day.
15% of SolidWorks experts in Munich charge between €800 and €960 per day.
15% of SolidWorks experts in Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich using SolidWorks

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

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Daily rate avg. 538 €
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 480 €
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.

  • Manufacturing (85%)
  • Automotive (62%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (46%)
  • Energy (38%)
  • Education (31%)
  • Construction (23%)
  • Healthcare (23%)
  • Professional Services (23%)

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

About the technology

Product design with SolidWorks

SolidWorks is a parametric 3D CAD system from Dassault Systèmes. Companies use it to design mechanical parts, assemblies, sheet-metal components, weldments, fixtures and complete products. Its feature-based models keep design intent visible as dimensions and relationships change.

From concept to production

SolidWorks supports the full mechanical design workflow, from early concepts to detailed manufacturing documentation. Specialists turn requirements into controlled models, validate fit and motion, prepare drawings, and deliver files that suppliers can use.

  • Create configurable parts and assemblies
  • Produce manufacturing drawings and bills of materials
  • Design sheet metal, weldments and molded components
  • Prepare models for CNC, 3D printing and fabrication

Tools and connected data

Strong SolidWorks specialists work across the wider ecosystem, not only the core CAD application. Relevant skills include SolidWorks PDM, Simulation, Composer, Electrical, Visualize and CAM, as well as STEP, IGES, DXF and other exchange formats. Knowledge of revision control and release workflows helps protect design data.

When companies bring in experts

Freelance support is useful when an internal team faces a product launch, a backlog of drawings or a difficult redesign. It also helps when a company is moving from 2D CAD, standardizing models, or cleaning up legacy files. In Munich, specialists may collaborate remotely or work alongside local manufacturing and industrial design teams when physical reviews are important.

  • Convert sketches or 2D drawings into robust 3D models
  • Rebuild inconsistent legacy assemblies
  • Set up templates, libraries and design standards
  • Improve PDM workflows and documentation

SolidWorks compared with alternatives

SolidWorks is often weighed against Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, Creo and Fusion. The right choice depends on assembly complexity, simulation needs, cloud workflows, existing data and supplier requirements. A professional should explain trade-offs without forcing a tool change when the current system fits the business.

What quality looks like

A strong professional models with stable features, clear references and sensible naming. They check mass properties, interference, tolerances and drawing completeness before handover. They also clarify German or English documentation needs, communicate design decisions clearly, and leave an editable model that another specialist can maintain.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about SolidWorks, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

SolidWorks is used for mechanical product design, including parts, assemblies, sheet-metal work, weldments, fixtures and manufacturing drawings. It can also support simulation, rendering, electrical design and data management through connected tools.

SolidWorks is often chosen for its accessible parametric modeling, broad mechanical design workflow and strong assembly capabilities. Inventor, Creo and Siemens NX may be preferable for particular enterprise, advanced manufacturing or product lifecycle requirements, so the decision should follow the project and existing data.

A strong SolidWorks professional may also work with PDM, Simulation, CAM, Visualize, Electrical and Composer. Knowledge of GD&T, machining, injection molding, sheet metal, additive manufacturing and exchange formats is valuable when models must move into production.

The right level depends on the deliverable, not a fixed duration. SolidWorks work involving a simple part or drawing may need focused modeling skills, while complex assemblies, configurations, simulation or PDM migration call for a professional who has handled comparable design constraints and releases.

Yes, many SolidWorks tasks can be completed remotely when the company provides secure access to files, standards and revision workflows. On-site collaboration in Munich can still help with prototype reviews, production questions and coordination with local manufacturing teams; German or English communication should be agreed early.

Ask a SolidWorks professional to show relevant models, drawings or anonymized examples and explain the design decisions behind them. Review feature stability, assembly references, drawing clarity, tolerances, file structure and how they manage revisions rather than judging only the rendered appearance.

SolidWorks can produce detailed drawings, bills of materials, configurations and export files for common manufacturing workflows. A specialist should still verify company standards, tolerances, material data, revision status and the requirements of the selected supplier before release.

SolidWorks PDM manages file versions, permissions, references and approval workflows around SolidWorks data. A freelancer working on PDM should understand vault structure, check-in and check-out rules, revision schemes and how to protect links between parts, assemblies and drawings.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects is 67 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 538 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 92% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (46%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Manufacturing (85%), Automotive (62%), and Aerospace and Defense (46%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (69%), and Production (46%).

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.

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