Type Approval Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Type Approval
Volker Foitzik
Last position:
Technical Lead | Software Architect | Embedded Software Engineer at Hydac
- Development of safety-related embedded software for a mobile machine on a Hydac TTC 2390 controller.
- Implementation in C with consideration of SIL 3 / ASIL D and MISRA-C:2025.
- Implementation of communication via CAN, CANopen, and J1939.
Standards, guidelines and norms: ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MISRA-C:2025
Technologies: C99, Hydac TTC 2390, Infineon TriCore Aurix TC397, Hightec C/C++ Compiler, PC-lint Plus, CAN, CANopen, J1939, MISRA-C:2025
Kartheek Kumar Kothapalli
Last position:
Advisor & Investor (Limited Partner) at Destrosolutions
- Advised the executive team on the strategy, architecture, and development of an AI-powered Product Security Operations Center (PSOC); a cybersecurity operating system for software-defined cyber physical connected systems.
- Provided strategic guidance on product vision, regulatory alignment, and market positioning, supporting capabilities across threat intelligence, vulnerability management, compliance automation, and autonomous product security.
Shanna Tellaev
Last position:
Problem Resolution Manager at CARIAD SE (VW AG), formerly CARMEQ GmbH (VW AG)
- Automotive SPICE®: all assessments fully achieved
- Agile transformation: V-model → SAFe successfully implemented
- Series release: on-time, quality-assured software delivery for key Volkswagen Group models (including ECE homologation)
- Stakeholder management: internal & external
- Process optimization: implemented a continuous improvement process (CIP) with a tracking system
Ananthraj Narasappa
Last position:
Founder at sprhava
Leading the end-to-end development of Edge AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired individuals, aligning product vision with user needs and managing a cross-functional team of data scientists, Android developers, AWS engineers, and hardware specialists.
- Defined product roadmap for Edge AI smart glasses and MVP features through user research, stakeholder interviews, and competitive analysis, ensuring accessibility and real-world usability.
- Developed and validated a PoC for AI-driven cancer cell identification in PET/CT scans, collaborating with medical experts to optimize diagnostic accuracy and clinical relevance.
- Built and scaled a multidisciplinary team of 75+ engineers, interns, and designers across Germany and India, driving cross-border collaboration and iterative prototyping.
- Established strategic partnerships with NGOs, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups to embed inclusivity and patient feedback into product design.
- Drove hands-on hardware-software integration using Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano of AI models. Initiated and nurtured relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and ecosystem players to build scalable go-to-market plans.
- Owned critical product decisions, from prototype development to funding strategy, applying a data-informed and impact-driven mindset.
- Fostered a learning-focused culture by facilitating brainstorming sessions and continuous feedback loops between engineering and product.
Achievements:
- Public speaker: Auto.Ai 2025 (Berlin), Wearable technologies 2025 (Munich and Bangalore), MEDICA 2024 (Dusseldorf)
- WMF, Bologna, Italy (June 2024): Only AI startup to be selected from Germany as EBV hero to represent sprhava on global platform
- Medica, Germany (2024): Delivered a speech on AI smart glasses in world's largest Healthcare event.
- Wearable Technologies, Bengaluru, India (Dec 2024): I was a speaker presenting sprhava and its product.
- Venturise Global Challenge (GIM 2025, Bengaluru Palace, Karnataka): sprhava was selected as one of the 16 top startups (ESDM) to present on this global platform
- Wearable Technologies Conference 2025 EUROPE, Munich, Germany (May 2025): Delivered a talk on Edge AI at the Europe's biggest wearable tech event.
- InsurNext Köln, Germany (2025): sprhava was honoured with a booth from Cologne administration.
Matthias Vösgen
Last position:
Freelance IT Consultant at Freelance IT Consultant
Alexander Döring
Last position:
Interim Manager Procurement | Head of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing at Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH & Co. KG
- Overall responsibility for strategic and operational procurement, Procurement Management (11 FTE).
- Further development of the procurement and procurement organization, including task and role model.
- Management of cross-functional special projects (e.g. value engineering, design-to-cost).
- Development and implementation of a holistic sourcing and procurement strategy with a focus on resilience, ESG, de-risking, decoupling and cost performance.
- Execution of a comprehensive procurement transformation with a new supply chain strategy alignment.
- Reorganization of the procurement team to improve efficiency through clear role allocation and relief from non-core and non-functional tasks.
- Professionalization of contract management processes and supplier development programs.
- Process optimization along the S2C and P2P chain, including standardization and automation in line with MDR (EU Regulation 2017/745), GxP compliance & quality management systems ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
- KPI development and optimization of the KPI system for performance and efficiency measurement in critical paths and missing parts.
- Coaching the team in strategic procurement work, project management and procurement due diligence.
- Implementation of AI-supported tools for sourcing, spend analysis and inventory management to optimize inventory.
- Achieved inventory reduction of ~31% through professional inventory management.
- Management of two cost reduction (cost avoidance) programs with quantified results: ~50% reduction in manufacturing costs for one core component and ~64% reduction in material costs for the successor platform through redesign and category sourcing.
- Savings in the low double-digit million range versus the baseline.
- Material groups: contract manufacturing, PCBA, EMS, blower, silicone injection molding, power supplies, batteries, displays, hoses, masks, valves, foams, cables, sensors, wireless modules (2G–5G), telemedicine components, laboratory services.
Florian B.
Last position:
Business Architect — Project Organization Blueprint for Restructuring
Tasks & results:
- Worked out measures to improve management control during a restructuring program (approx. 80 people involved)
- Set up PMO to enforce transparency, reporting, and data-driven decisions
- Built an integration template to move team silos (software, field installation, supply chain) into an overarching project structure with lean tracking systems for timeline, progress, and KPIs
- Technologies / methods: PMO setup, KPI tracking, project organization, Jira, Confluence
Ulrich Eisel
Last position:
Technical Consultant in Electrical Engineering
Technical consulting for electrical engineering in the areas of control system design, measurement technology and automotive applications
Participation in development, commissioning and optimization of individual components for hybrid electric drives including HV batteries and electrical auxiliary units
Integration of individual systems into the overall system and preparation for homologation
Development of analog and digital circuits
Design of circuit diagrams in control and special machine construction for individual machines
Definition of switch cabinet layout and switch cabinet wiring
Selection and programming of electronic control (PLC) and display / control unit (HMI)
Selection and parameterization of converters, sensors and DC-DC converters
Adaptation of industrial and rail components for vehicle use in cooperation with external development partners
Collaboration with external developers from specification to function testing and final acceptance of the finished device
Design of HV network for hybrid vehicles as well as construction supervision and commissioning
Specification and testing of electrified auxiliary units (steering, climate control, on-board power supply)
Parameterization of frequency converters and programming of positioning controllers
Preparation of quotes, creation of specifications, price negotiations and procurement of electrical items
Scheduling and control as well as supervision of control system construction, wiring and machine wiring
Creation of PLC programs and programming of operator panels (HMI)
Functional testing of individual machine elements and sensor adjustment
Initial commissioning at the manufacturer's site, test run of the machine, documentation preparation and revision of circuit documents
Leading commissioning at the end customer, training of customer's staff and management of the electrical engineering department with supervision of employees
Own patent research and patent monitoring (optoelectronic 3D measuring systems)
Commissioning and troubleshooting of HV batteries for hybrid vehicles together with the manufacturer
System responsibility for hybrid test vehicles, especially HV safety
Use of CAD systems (AutoCad light), CAE systems (Caddy++ electrical 3.0SP1, EPLAN P8), MS Office, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Standard, Vector CANalyzer, Mitsubishi Melsec Medoc Plus, Mac-Programmer Plus, S7 standard, Siemens Micro-Win 3.2, Siemens ProTool light and ProTool CS, S7-Net OPC server, programming software for frequency converters and positioning controllers, Sistema and Spice
Previous project experience includes: integration of HV batteries in hybrid vehicles, development of optoelectronic sensors, construction supervision of hybrid vehicles, commissioning of NC machines, electrical control of processing and packaging machines, commissioning of a photovoltaic system and restoration of a run-of-river power plant
Peter Sperber
Last position:
Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses at S&E Consulting Peter Sperber
- Management of internal and external optics, electronics, and software developers and the subproject managers throughout the entire development process up to handover to production
- Conducting RfP and contract negotiations with German, Chinese, and Japanese manufacturers and tracking the agreed deliverables
- Conducting quality gates throughout the development process
- Responsibility for meeting commercial, technical, and schedule requirements (resource and budget planning)
- Continuous monitoring of potential project risks during all phases
- Ensuring compliant development (RoHS & REACH) and documentation for worldwide CE marking
- Project status reporting to upper management and the company board
- Central point of contact for third-party contractors and their coordination in the project
Muaadh Abo-Al Rejal
Last position:
Product Lead, System Development – Active Sound System (EV) at CARIAD, Volkswagen Group
- Systems & Requirements Engineering: Requirements elicitation, traceability, and change management across the V-model
- System-level responsibility for Active Sound and AVAS functions within hybrid and electric vehicle programs
- Definition, refinement, and maintenance of system and software requirements with strong focus on AVAS regulatory compliance
- Management of development backlog and user stories within SAFe PI cadence, ensuring clear acceptance criteria
- Analysis and assessment of change requests, including impact on system behavior and delivery timelines
- System interface between software development, vehicle integration, testing, and homologation stakeholders
- Coordination of system, software, and vehicle-level testing, including support of homologation-relevant validation activities
- Support of feature releases and integration across multiple vehicle platforms and variants
- Development and delivery aligned with ASPICE Level 2 processes and internal quality standards, including system and vehicle-level validation, test drive support, and homologation-relevant activities
- Ensuring functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434) compliance within system development contexts
- Compliance with ASPICE processes, EuroNCAP requirements, and vehicle-level regulatory and homologation constraints
Roland Rathmann
Last position:
Support in Ongoing Project at Automotive Supplier
- closing the safety case
- creation of meaningful traceability matrices and targeted test expansion
- transferring requirements into other database systems
- structuring the requirements, assessing their completeness, and setting up new test cases based on use-case–based test strategies and the results of internal traceability matrices
- partial automation of tasks within a requirement assessment tool
- tools and languages: MS Teams, reqIF, Enterprise Architect, Codebeamer, proprietary tools for creating and evaluating traceability matrices (approx. 1000 x 1000)
Francisco Aguerri
Last position:
Senior Digital Transformation, AI Strategy Lead & Product / Change Consultant at Francisco Asensio Aguerri Consulting
- Specialist in Digitalisation and PLM Strategies: Extensive experience in leading complex digital transformation initiatives and implementing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms to enhance efficiency and streamline processes. Focus on developing future-proof data models and interfaces to ensure successful implementation and continuous business improvement.
- Expert in Change, Quality, and Release Management: Design and implementation of end-to-end release and change management processes for the automotive industry, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and the use of cloud-based tools such as 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
- Consulting in AI-Driven Strategies: In-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence, backed by certifications and hands-on experience in implementing AI technologies to drive innovation and business optimisation.
- Project Leadership in the Automotive Sector: Successful leadership and coordination of vehicle dynamics and quality projects for premium vehicles. Extensive expertise in budget and quality management as well as overseeing technical modifications throughout the development process.
Deepthi Nair
Last position:
Project Coordinator/PMO at Mercedes Benz AG
- Conducted budget planning as part of portfolio planning focusing on the Homologation Integrated Digitalized Agile Release Train
- Fully supported the agile environment of the Agile Release Train, e.g., during PI planning preparation and project rollout
- Responsible for the administrative management and prioritization of UI/UX requirements
- Created decision-making and communication documents.
Ould Aly Isselmou
Last position:
Functional Safety Assessor at VW
- Pre-assessments and review of functional safety status for ADAS ECUs and body controller components
- Conduct functional safety audits
- Review the functional safety status of the E3 1.2 in a pre-assessment
- Document interviews
- Document findings and generate internal reports
Methods:
- ISO26262
- Automotive SPICE Level 2, 3
- Agile methods, SAFe
Tools:
- DOORS
- Enterprise Architect
- JIRA & Confluence
- IQ-FMEA
- Isograph
Serhan Sezer
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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Statistics of experts using Type Approval
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
69%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Type Approval
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 it covers
Type Approval is the approval work that lets products enter a market with the right technical and regulatory clearances. It matters for wireless devices, industrial equipment, connected hardware and other products that must meet local rules before sale or deployment. In practice, it often sits close to homologation, certification and regulatory acceptance.
Where it is used
- Connected devices with radios, Bluetooth or cellular modules
- Industrial and consumer hardware sold in Germany or the EU
- Products that need test reports, declarations and technical files
- Releases that depend on lab results and authority review
Ecosystem and standards
Strong professionals know how type approval connects with CE marking, RED, EMC, safety and country-specific market access steps. They work with test labs, compliance teams, product owners and manufacturing partners, and they understand how documents, labels, reports and declarations fit together. For Germany-based launches, they also keep local expectations and German-language coordination in mind when needed.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when a launch is blocked by missing documents, unclear requirements or failed tests. The right specialist can review the product scope, map the needed evidence and close gaps before a submission is made. That saves time when hardware, firmware or wireless behavior keeps changing.
What strong experts do
A strong Type Approval specialist is practical and methodical. They can read requirements, spot hidden risks and translate them into concrete actions for engineering and compliance teams.
- They prepare clean technical documentation
- They coordinate with labs and authorities
- They track variants, labels and approvals
- They help keep release plans realistic
What to look for
Look for professionals who have worked on real product approvals, not only theory. They should know how to explain gaps in plain language, manage evidence carefully and keep teams aligned when a product has multiple models or markets. If your work spans Germany and other countries, remote collaboration often works well, as long as the expert can handle detail-heavy reviews and respond quickly when issues appear.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Type Approval? These answers cover the essentials.
Type Approval is the approval work that shows a product meets the rules needed to enter a market. For connected hardware, it often involves radio, EMC, safety and documentation checks. Without it, a launch can stall even when the product itself is ready.
No. Type Approval and CE marking are related, but they are not the same thing. CE is a broader conformity route for many products in Europe, while type approval can focus on a specific product category, radio function or market requirement. A good specialist knows how both fit together.
Bring in a Type Approval specialist early, before final hardware or firmware choices are locked. That is especially useful when a product uses wireless features, has multiple variants, or must enter Germany and other markets quickly. Early support helps prevent late test failures and document gaps.
A strong Type Approval professional usually understands regulatory documentation, test lab coordination and product compliance workflows. For wireless products, knowledge of RED, EMC, safety, labeling and technical files is valuable. Clear communication matters just as much as technical detail.
Type Approval is often used alongside terms like homologation and certification, depending on the product and market. In practice, buyers usually care less about the label and more about whether the right evidence exists for legal market access. The best specialist knows the local path and the correct terminology.
Many Type Approval tasks can be handled remotely because they rely on documentation, test results and review cycles. On-site help can still be useful during lab testing, factory checks or final release meetings in Germany. The right mix depends on how much hardware validation is still open.
Share the product type, target markets, wireless functions, current test status and any known blockers. A Type Approval expert can only assess the work properly when they see the exact scope and the documents already in place. Clear input leads to a better plan and a faster start.
Look for evidence of completed product approvals, not just general compliance knowledge. A strong Type Approval specialist explains risks clearly, asks sharp questions and keeps a clean paper trail. If they can describe how they handle failed tests, document gaps and multi-market variants, that is a good sign.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Type Approval in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 849 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Type Approval in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 69% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Type Approval in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Type Approval in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Type Approval in their recent projects are Automotive (90%), Information Technology (65%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Type Approval in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Product Development (95%), and Quality Assurance (80%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Type Approval
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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