SolidWorks Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used SolidWorks
Hendrik Bäker
Last position:
Senior Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices at Roche Diagnostics AG
- Concept and optimization of medical devices
- Design of housing segments, coupling systems and complex mechanical systems
- Plastic and sheet metal design
- Supplier inquiries and technical evaluation
- Technical support for suppliers and production
- CAD modeling with CATIA V5 and SolidWorks
- Creating models, drawings according to ISO GPS and documentation
- Approvals in PLM and SAP
- Internal coordination with relevant stakeholders
David Barreto Schmidt
Last position:
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network at DEUTZ AG
- Project management (SAP BN (Ariba) onboarding, support for SAP ECC and SAP TM for supplier topics)
- Standardization of global value creation processes
- Basic training as well as central contact person for suppliers and support for planners
Lucijano Horvat
Last position:
Project Manager PLM – Freelancer at VARTA AG Group
- Consulting and project management for the CIM DATABASE PLM upgrade to the latest release
- Coordinate internal IT/Engineering teams and external service providers
- Develop migration process model with timeline and resource planning
- Requirements engineering for new functionalities including SAP integration
Ioannis Kaliakatsos
Last position:
Algorithms Development Expert, Research & Development at Reishauer AG
- Mathematical specification and definition, analysis and software development of the skiving cutter tool motion planning within the skiving machine for simultaneous and sequential gear flank processing
- Twist-free topological manufacturing
- Workpiece flank line modifications
- Workpiece flank line and profile corrections
- Workpiece tooth thickness deviations
- Computer vision algorithms for automatic wear detection of the skiving cutter tool
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics for the profile grinding product series, including twist-free grinding
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics, quality measurement and evaluation for the slot grinding product series
- Performance analysis and continuous improvement of internal design tools (RTDesign)
- Tools used: C#, .NET, TeamCity, git, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Jürgen Bohn
Last position:
Design Engineer at LidroTec GmbH
- development of wafer manufacturing with cleanroom technology
- Tools: Inventor
Martin Aicher
Last position:
Martin Aicher
Main areas of activity ⋅ Martin Aicher
Areas of expertise
Medical technology
Sensor technology
Technical optics
Mechatronics
Microsystems technology
Biocompatible materials
Implants and endoprosthetics
Project management
Quality management IPMA
Regulatory affairs
Education
Dr.-Ing. Medical Technology
M.Sc. Medical Technology
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Medical Technology
Surgical mechanic, precision mechanic
Methodical product development
26 years of research, development, verification and agile product development
5 years of hands-on manufacturing of micromechanical instruments and implants
Projects
Development and verification of technical optics
Microscopy
Endoscopy
Immersion optical systems
Optical sensors
Light guides
Device development — medical electronics, active medical devices
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Electric drives, precision mechanics motors
Embedded devices, Medicine 4.0 / Industry 4.0
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electromechanical, chemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Structural integration of motors for pump systems
Integration of motors for catheter drives
Implantable drive systems with motors
Bone saws with Maxon motors
Osteosynthesis implant (bone implant) with linear drive
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Characterization and development of battery cells and Li-ion batteries
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Vacuum device with pumps for wound healing
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses)
Shaft instruments and trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Analytical instruments, sensors and fluid preparation
Monitoring systems
In vivo diagnostics (IVD)
Inline measurement systems for monitoring and analytical devices
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electrochemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Electrochemical deionization (EDI) as a monitor
Membrane technology
Measurement method and control of carbide saturation in cooling water
pH sensor
Optical sensors with laser diodes and LEDs
Dissolved O2 sensor
CO2 sensors
Ion-selective sensor (ISE)
Conductivity sensors
Turbidity sensor according to ISO 7027
Biosensors
Flow and pressure sensors
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Design of plastic injection-molded components and housings
Calculation and design of fluid channels
Design of metal die-cast components
Design of sheet metal parts
Implants and prostheses
Endoprosthetics: knee and hip endoprostheses
Bypass implants
Nitinol stents
Bone plates
Dental implants
Precision meshes
Instruments for medical technology
Angioplasty: PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with balloon catheter
Catheter system as minimally invasive heart pump
EN ISO 10555-4: intravascular catheters
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses through precision meshes)
Thrombectomy with rotablation catheter
Trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Endoscopes ISO 8600-1, EN 60601-2-18, EN 62471
Regulatory affairs for medical devices
CE for Europe (Class II and III), EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR)
EU Regulation 2017/746 for in vitro diagnostics (IVDR)
Ensuring complete documentation according to current regulatory requirements
FDA registration and approval 510(k), PMN, PMA, Class II, III
Design History Files (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), Device History Record (DHR)
Internal and external audits
FDA and CE audits
Mock audits
Requirement engineering, user requirement specifications, functional requirement specifications
Quality management and relevant standards for medical technology
EN ISO 9001:2015
EN ISO 13485:2021
USA FDA 21 CFR 820 Quality Management System
FDA 21 CFR §§ 803, 806, 807, 830
In vitro diagnostics (IVD, IVDR) FDA 21 CFR §§ 600, 610, 660
USA FDA risk management for medical devices DIN EN ISO 14971:2019
P-FMEA for production
Usability of medical devices EN 62366-1:2021
CAPA (Corrective and preventive action) and GMP
Medical electrical equipment EN 60601-1:2013
EMC for medical devices DIN EN 60601-1-2:2022
Medical device software EN 62304:2018
Cell culture in cleanroom with different cell lines for biocompatibility testing of polymers and alloys
Biological evaluation of medical devices EN ISO 10993
Clinical investigation of medical devices ISO 14155
Manufacturing technology and processes
Process qualification and validation
Injection molding technology
CNC micromechanical manufacturing
Microsystems technology, printed circuit boards (PCB)
Joining technologies: laser welding of titanium, stainless steel, plastics as well as gluing and ultrasonic welding
Evaluation, setup and qualification of equipment
Thin film and surface technology
Coating of implants and tribological surfaces with chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD), sputtering of precious metals, stainless steels, nitinol, titanium alloys, polymers and ceramics
Plasma technology for functional coatings: hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces
Nanotechnology: surface functionalization: self-assembled monolayers (SAM)
Product Life Cycle Management
Finite element method
ANSYS FEM
Structural mechanics, statics
Fluid mechanics, flow simulations
Electrical engineering, electromagnetic fields
Characterization and testing of microelectronics
PCB (printed circuit board)
Sensor technology
Microcontrollers
CAN bus: ISO 11898, SAE
Control and data management with LabVIEW and Matlab
Programming language
Python 3.14
CAD
Autodesk Inventor
Pro/ENGINEER, PTC Creo Parametric
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
Solid Edge
Standards-compliant technical drawings
Endurance tests, mechanical, fluid mechanical, electrical and chemical characterization
Verification, V-Model, End of Line (EOL) testing
Writing work instructions for production, English regulatory documents and scientific articles
Support of clinical studies
Data processing, digital data management and statistics
Professional handling of Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word and macro programming for Excel
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Kushanthan Senthil
Last position:
Head of Plant Engineering Division, Member of the Executive Board at King Dynamics AG
- Overall responsibility for the division's operational results and related decisions
- Developing the business unit according to the mid-term plan and budget
- Achieving specific sales and margin targets per customer
- Conducting customer meetings at all levels (from department heads to CEOs) and negotiating technical and commercial terms
- Preparing cost estimates and offers
- Monitoring project, customer, and market outcomes and taking corrective actions when necessary
- Developing marketing plans for specific markets
- Managing direct reports
- Close collaboration with procurement, engineering, and design
- Maintaining level-appropriate, professional reporting
- Deputizing for the production manager
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Statistics of experts using SolidWorks
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Manufacturing, Healthcare, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Greek
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland 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.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using SolidWorks
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What SolidWorks covers
SolidWorks is a 3D CAD system for mechanical product design. Teams use it to model parts, build assemblies, create manufacturing drawings, and prepare files for review and production.
Typical project work
- Parametric part and assembly modeling
- Sheet metal, weldment, and surface design
- Technical drawings, tolerances, and BOMs
- File export for suppliers, CNC, or 3D printing
- Design changes and model cleanup
Ecosystem and tools
Strong SolidWorks professionals work across the full Dassault Systèmes stack when needed. That can include PDM for revision control, simulation tools, and downstream handoff into CAM, ERP, or supplier workflows.
They also understand common formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, and DXF, plus the limits of each one. That matters when models must move cleanly between design, sourcing, and manufacturing.
When companies bring in freelance help
Companies often need outside expertise for new product development, redesigns, urgent drawing updates, or backlog cleanup. In Switzerland, this is common when local engineering teams need on-site support for review sessions but want remote work for modeling and documentation.
What good specialists do
A strong SolidWorks specialist does more than model shapes. They keep assemblies stable, names and features clean, drawings readable, and revisions under control.
- Build models that are easy to change
- Keep mates, configurations, and references tidy
- Produce drawing packs that manufacturing can use
- Spot geometry issues before release
- Coordinate well with engineers and production teams
Signals you need SolidWorks expertise
If revisions keep breaking, drawings need rework, or supplier files do not import cleanly, you need help. The same is true when a project uses legacy files, complex surfaces, or mixed standards across teams.
In Switzerland, companies also look for professionals who can work in English and, when needed, align with German- or French-speaking teams. Clear communication is as important as clean geometry.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about SolidWorks.
SolidWorks is used for 3D mechanical design, from early concepts to release-ready part and assembly files. Companies rely on it for drawings, bill of materials, sheet metal, and manufacturing handoff. It is a common choice when products need precise dimensions and controlled revisions.
SolidWorks is often chosen for broad mechanical design work and a mature drafting workflow. Inventor and Creo are strong alternatives in larger PLM-heavy environments, while Fusion 360 is often used for lighter, cloud-led workflows. The better choice depends on your file history, collaboration model, and manufacturing needs.
A strong SolidWorks specialist usually understands DFM, GD&T, sheet metal rules, weldments, and basic simulation. PDM, revision control, and file exchange formats like STEP and DXF also matter. If the project touches production, CAM or supplier coordination is a useful plus.
You do not need to wait for a crisis to bring in SolidWorks expertise. Freelance help is useful at concept stage, before a major redesign, or when internal teams are blocked by backlog. The more complex the assemblies or documentation, the earlier you should involve a specialist.
Most SolidWorks work can be done remotely because the main deliverables are digital models, drawings, and revisions. On-site time helps when a project needs quick design reviews, shop-floor context, or close work with production teams. In Switzerland, hybrid collaboration is common when teams are split across locations.
Look at how a SolidWorks expert handles assemblies, drawing clarity, and change management, not just the look of the model. Good professionals leave stable files, logical feature trees, and clean revision histories. Ask for examples of similar parts, not generic portfolios.
With SolidWorks, problems often come from broken references, unstable mates, or poor export settings. That can create issues when files move to suppliers, simulation tools, or other CAD systems. A careful specialist checks formats early and keeps the model structure simple enough to maintain.
For SOLIDWORKS, share the target use of the model, the file formats you need, and any standards for drawings or tolerances. It also helps to mention whether the work is for internal review, supplier release, or manufacturing. Clear inputs save time and reduce rework.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 888 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Greek (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Healthcare (71%), and Automotive (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SolidWorks in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (71%), and Information Technology (57%).
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.
Countries:
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