SolidWorks Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used SolidWorks
Hendrik B.
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 B.
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 H.
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 K.
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 B.
Last position:
Design Engineer at LidroTec GmbH
- development of wafer manufacturing with cleanroom technology
- Tools: Inventor
Martin A.
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 S.
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland 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 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 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 (100%)
- Healthcare (71%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Aerospace and Defense (43%)
- Chemical (29%)
- Education (29%)
- Energy (29%)
- Food and Beverage (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SolidWorks does
SolidWorks is a parametric computer-aided design system for mechanical product development. Teams use it to model parts, assemble products, validate motion and produce detailed drawings for manufacturing. Its feature-based approach keeps design intent visible and makes controlled revisions easier.
Core deliverables
SolidWorks specialists turn concepts into precise digital product data and manufacturing documentation. Typical deliverables include:
- Parametric parts with configurable dimensions
- Multi-part assemblies with mates and interference checks
- Detailed drawings with tolerances, materials and annotations
- Sheet metal, weldment and structural frame designs
- Photorealistic visualisations and design reviews
Tools and ecosystem
The SolidWorks ecosystem includes SolidWorks CAD, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Visualize, SolidWorks Composer and SolidWorks PDM. Strong specialists also work with configurations, design tables, weldments, sheet metal, surface modelling and large assembly workflows. They connect CAD data with ERP, PLM and manufacturing systems when a project requires controlled handover.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance SolidWorks expertise when internal capacity is limited or a product must move from early concept to production quickly. Common situations include:
- Developing housings, mechanisms, fixtures or industrial equipment
- Converting sketches, scans or legacy files into usable CAD data
- Preparing models and drawings for suppliers and CNC production
- Cleaning, restructuring or documenting an existing design library
- Setting up templates, standards, configurations or PDM processes
Choosing a specialist
Look for a professional whose portfolio matches the product’s geometry, materials and manufacturing method. Ask how they manage design intent, revision control, tolerances, file naming and supplier handover. For Swiss companies, remote work is often practical when files, review routines and access rules are clear; on-site collaboration can help with workshop validation and stakeholder reviews. German, French, Italian or English may matter depending on the team.
What strong work looks like
High-quality SolidWorks work is more than a visually convincing model. Features are structured logically, assemblies remain stable, drawings communicate manufacturing requirements and files can be edited by the next specialist. Strong professionals test critical clearances, document assumptions and understand processes such as machining, injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication and additive manufacturing. They also know when Simulation or a physical prototype is needed to verify a design.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about SolidWorks.
SolidWorks is used to design mechanical parts, assemblies, machines, tools, enclosures and industrial products in three dimensions. It also supports manufacturing drawings, motion studies, visualisation, simulation and product data management.
SolidWorks is often chosen for its accessible parametric modelling, broad mechanical design features and strong drawing workflow. Autodesk Inventor can fit teams already using Autodesk tools, while CATIA is commonly considered for highly complex products and large enterprise programmes. The right choice depends on geometry, collaboration needs, supplier requirements and existing data.
A strong SolidWorks professional may also understand tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, machining, injection moulding, sheet metal, weldments and additive manufacturing. Experience with SolidWorks Simulation, Visualize, Composer or PDM can be valuable, as can familiarity with ERP and PLM handover.
A project needs an experienced SolidWorks freelancer when designs involve complex assemblies, tight tolerances, configurable product variants or difficult manufacturing constraints. Early concept work may need strong surfacing and layout skills, while production release requires disciplined drawings, revision control and supplier-ready data.
Yes, SolidWorks work can usually be completed remotely when the specialist has secure access to files, clear standards and regular design reviews. On-site sessions in Switzerland can still be useful for workshop checks, prototype reviews and discussions with manufacturing teams.
Review whether the SolidWorks examples show structured features, stable assemblies, clear drawings and sensible design decisions rather than only polished renders. Ask the specialist to explain a revision, a manufacturing constraint and how they handled references, configurations or file management.
SolidWorks supports simulation workflows for areas such as static loads, motion, thermal behaviour and frequency response through its associated tools. Results are useful for guiding design decisions, but a specialist should state assumptions, mesh limitations and when testing or specialist analysis is still required.
Before starting a SolidWorks project, clarify the required version, file formats, modelling standards, units, materials, tolerances and expected manufacturing process. Freelancers should also confirm ownership, revision rules, access to reference data and whether the final handover includes native CAD files, drawings, exports and documentation.
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:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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