Special Machinery Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Special Machinery
Rafal K.
Last position:
Development Engineer at Hexagon Purus
- CAD System - SolidWorks 2021
- PDM Database - HXP SolidWorks
- Product - Mobile Hydrogen Filling Station
- Processing and implementing change instructions
- Independently developing products for new applications
- Reviewing and releasing manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Providing technical support to engineering service providers
- Working closely with the Purchasing and Quality departments
- Developing and implementing cost reduction targets
- Planning and carrying out concept validations
- Independently developing proposed solutions and technical concepts for innovative ideas
- Establishing and maintaining contact with suppliers
Hüseyin Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
- Ensuring complete and smooth information flow between the customer and internal departments
- Creating and monitoring resource, schedule and overall project plans
- Active support and independent customer handling
- Coordinating technical discussions and pricing discussions
- Organizing, running and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling
- Preparing quotations with cost specifications, analyses and presentations
- Independent cost negotiations, change handling and final negotiations
- Carrying out deviation analyses
Hans-Jürgen B.
Last position:
Freelance Technician at FlexLink Systems GmbH
- Plant planning in conveyor technology
- Engineering and design of conveyor systems for the automotive industry / battery transport
- Software, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault
Josef E.
Last position:
Managing Director at CAE Consulting & Engineering GmbH
I work as managing director – organization and active development engineer
Recently completed or nearing completion (2023, 2024):
- Projects in the field of wafer production at Hittec Prontor GmbH (apertures for ZEISS SMT GmbH)
- Micromanipulator concepts with flexure joints for ZEISS SMT, arranged through HAYS AG)
- EVE Innovativ GmbH (combined heat and power plants)
- Kraftblock GmbH, (renewable energy storage)
- CAE Consulting Eng. GmbH, European patent for hybrid robot, market development
- TQ Systems GmbH (gearbox technology)
CE is a supplier of development services in the broad field of mechanical engineering. 30 completed projects in the D-A-CH region. Development and patent exploitation company for R&D, products, cutting and welding robots, conveyor technology ... etc.
My most important results:
- Small selection - results of research and development activities led to the international patent application for cutting and welding robots and to the German patent application for the rotary lifting hanger as well as the spherical joint for combining 3 rods at one point for the parallel kinematics robot, push chain, own European patent for hybrid robot, combustion engines
Stefan S.
Last position:
Interim Manager Project Management PMO at ND Coatings GmbH (Meyer Werft Papenburg)
Revenue €90 million, 50 employees
Industry: Shipbuilding, marina
Temporary assignment as Head of PMO
Recording and validation of PMO processes
Creation of capacity planning through 2032
Evaluation of standard preservation processes, including VSM and macro mapping
Creation of planning tools for project coordinators
Participation in coordination meetings with Meyer Werft
Data preparation for the monthly review
Contribution to the tendering strategy for new ships
Creation of roles and responsibilities and job descriptions for project managers and project coordinators
Project management for the Disney Adventure cruise ship
Re-design of the reporting tool
Creation of a planning tool for project coordinators with a planning horizon through 2032
Design of an on-call service, including work instructions
Creation of calculation models for quotations
Project management for Disney Adventure
Manfred W.
Last position:
Strategic Technical Procurement Facility Services at Gesellschaft für Ingenieurleistungen in NRW
- Procurement of service providers such as building cleaners, caretakers, landscaping and garden construction companies, maintenance companies (HVAC, electrical); conducting negotiations and tendering framework agreements
Stephan J.
Last position:
Technical Writer at pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer, implementing the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation in the technical documentation and moderating FMEAs. Role: Technical Writer and FMEA Moderator
Martin Z.
Last position:
Interim Head of Internal Sales at Trepel Airport Equipment GmbH, Mafi Transport-Systeme GmbH
- Managed the Internal Sales and Sales Steering teams
- Change management
- Developed and appointed the Head of Internal Sales
- Worked through backlogs (inquiries, orders)
- Led and participated in several cross-departmental projects
- Developed / implemented KPIs, identified / initiated measures
- Further developed Hubspot CRM
- Reported to the CSO
Manfred B.
Last position:
Interim Manager Managing Director
- Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
- Responsible for personnel organization
- Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
- Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
- Introduction of digital signatures
- Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT
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
Roland H.
Last position:
CEO at SOEX Group (& I:CO)
- Got a misguided restructuring back on track
- Successfully created positive momentum by motivating, inspiring, and encouraging employees to stay committed during this difficult phase
- Developed a solid strategy concept and created a 5-year roadmap from it
- End-to-end, AI-supported digitalization of collection logistics processes, which led to optimized operations and a significant increase in efficiency
- Designed a complex technical concept for automated, AI-supported textile sorting on an industrial scale
- Implemented efficient structures and established clear communication channels, which helped improve team coordination and clearly define responsibilities
- Strategic development and successful implementation of a dynamic sales structure, which, through proactive leadership and targeted talent development, led to higher sales momentum and employee motivation
- Created tailored concepts for international retailers, fashion brands, producers, and wholesalers (pre-/post-consumer textiles) as a key part of the new strategic direction
- Initiated and maintained partnerships between industry and research to advance the shared goal of “Circularity in Textile” with recognized expertise
- Targeted reduction of the investment backlog through modernization and optimization of machinery and plant technology, which led to a significant increase in operational productivity
Jürgen S.
Last position:
Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of cable harnesses for complex, parametric cable harness systems for various excavator systems with PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- Processing and creation of bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harmann: change management for control units in the automotive sector for OEMs such as Porsche, Audi and VW Group using Teamcenter
- Coordination and communication of changes with the departments involved
- Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
- License management and organization of license procurement for the OEM-specific systems
- Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support with the introduction of Windchill, integration of the Creo Direct Modeling CAD system and the SAP ERP system
- Designer for cable harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintaining material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and bills of materials for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for banknote inspection machines
- Creation of master data and migration of data from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Agile work with Jira
Gerd P.
Last position:
C# Contract Programming for Special-Purpose Machinery/Visualization Technology at Volkswagen Deutschland
C# Contract Programming for Special-Purpose Machinery/Visualization Technology
C# contract programming; .net; WPF, WCF, MVC, MVVM
Customization and further development of control software for special-purpose machinery (programming machine sequences), with corresponding interface connections to create a graphical user interface for the mechanical engineering environment (mapping scan processes in 3D)
Quality assurance before handover for use in the customer's live operations
Software, hardware and systems used:
- Windows 2003 Server
- Windows 2008
- Visual Studio 2012 and later
- Various customer-specific hardware and software
- .net Framework
- TFS
Manuel S.
Last position:
Freelance Mechanical Engineer at IBS Ingenieurbüro Sureck
Engineering services
Klaus A.
Last position:
CAD Designer at ALCON Design & Development
Premium Designs & Premium Service
I am your problem solver - trust in more than 35 years of successfully completed projects in special-purpose machine and fixture construction.
Bachelor Professional (DQR 6) Welding Specialist Qualified Electrical Worker Certified SolidWorks Professional - Mechanical Design Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced - Sheet Metal Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced - Drawing Tools Certified SolidWorks Associate Simulation (FEM)
Design & development of special-purpose machines fixtures production equipment intralogistics machine enclosures
FEM simulations Transfer of old 2D drawings/workpieces into 3D Documentation / Technical drawings in compliance with GPS
SolidWorks Design 2026 Premium (ongoing maintenance contract) SolidWorks 2026 Visualize (ongoing maintenance contract) Workstation with certified hardware DIN A0 plotter HP DesignJet
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Statistics of experts using Special Machinery
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
6.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Production
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
81%
Master's degree or higher
34%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
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 Germany 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 Germany using Special Machinery
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.
Special Machinery experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (99%)
- Automotive (77%)
- Energy (35%)
- Professional Services (35%)
- Aerospace and Defense (26%)
- Construction (25%)
- Information Technology (22%)
- Education (21%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Special Machinery Covers
Special Machinery means custom-built equipment designed for a defined product, process or production challenge. It is used when standard machines cannot meet the required geometry, cycle, quality, material or integration needs. Typical results include assembly systems, inspection stations, test benches, handling equipment and complete production cells.
Typical Applications
- Automated assembly and joining processes
- Robotic handling, feeding and palletizing
- Vision-based inspection and quality control
- End-of-line testing, packaging and traceability
- Retrofit and expansion of existing production lines
These systems appear in automotive, electronics, medical technology, consumer goods, logistics and industrial manufacturing. The machine may combine mechanical modules, electrical hardware, software and safety functions in one coordinated solution.
Engineering Ecosystem
Special machinery projects connect mechanical design with PLC programming, robot integration, industrial networks and human-machine interfaces. Common tools include CAD and electrical design systems, PLC environments from Siemens, Beckhoff or Rockwell Automation, robot platforms, machine vision and manufacturing execution interfaces. Safety controllers, sensors, drives and industrial communication protocols are equally important.
When Experts Add Value
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a machine must move from concept to validated production quickly, when internal capacity is limited or when a legacy line needs targeted modernization. They may need support with requirements, layout, component selection, controls architecture, commissioning or technical documentation. In Germany, collaboration often combines remote design and programming with on-site installation, testing and operator handover.
Project Deliverables
A strong engagement can cover feasibility studies, functional specifications, mechanical assemblies, electrical schematics, PLC and robot programs, simulation, risk documentation and acceptance testing. Experts also help define interfaces between the special machine, upstream and downstream equipment, ERP or MES systems and quality records. Clear ownership of requirements and change control prevents costly rework.
What Strong Specialists Show
The best professionals connect practical production goals with reliable engineering decisions. They understand tolerances, cycle times, maintainability, safety concepts and fault diagnosis rather than treating each discipline in isolation. Look for evidence of comparable machine types, structured commissioning methods, readable code, complete documentation and effective communication with operators, suppliers and project teams.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Special Machinery? These answers cover the essentials.
Special Machinery is built for a specific product or manufacturing process that standard equipment cannot handle efficiently. It can automate assembly, inspection, testing, handling, packaging or material processing while meeting defined cycle, quality and safety requirements.
Special Machinery is configured around a particular process, product and production environment rather than a broad range of standard applications. It usually requires more project-specific design, integration and validation, but can provide a better fit where standard equipment leaves technical or commercial gaps.
A capable Special Machinery specialist often combines mechanical or electrical engineering with PLC programming, robotics, machine vision, industrial networking and functional safety. Experience with CAD, drives, sensors, HMI systems, MES interfaces and commissioning is also valuable.
The right Special Machinery experience depends on the project phase and risk. A concept study may need strong process and design judgment, while commissioning or safety validation calls for proven delivery in comparable machine environments. Ask for specific examples involving similar motion, controls, materials and production constraints.
Special Machinery work can often be split between remote and on-site activities. Specifications, CAD, software development and documentation may be completed remotely, while installation, debugging, acceptance testing and operator training usually require access to the equipment. In Germany, clarify travel, site access and working-language expectations early.
Bring in a Special Machinery freelancer when a project has a clear technical gap, a demanding deadline or a temporary need for commissioning and integration capacity. External specialists are particularly useful for controls architecture, robot programming, retrofit work and resolving production issues without delaying the internal team.
Assess a Special Machinery expert through comparable delivered systems, clear project references and practical questions about failure modes, maintainability, safety and acceptance criteria. Strong professionals explain trade-offs clearly, document decisions and show how they tested both normal operation and abnormal conditions.
A useful Special Machinery brief describes the product, process sequence, target output, quality checks, available interfaces, site conditions and current project phase. Include existing drawings, control standards, safety requirements and expected deliverables so the specialist can identify risks and plan the work accurately.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Special Machinery in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 777 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Special Machinery in their recent projects, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 34% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Special Machinery in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Special Machinery in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Special Machinery in their recent projects are Manufacturing (99%), Automotive (77%), and Energy (35%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Special Machinery in their recent projects are Product Development (91%), Project Management (78%), and Production (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Special Machinery
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