Vacuum Technology Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Vacuum Technology
Kyra C.
Last position:
Founder at C/C++ Consultancy for Pharma and Clinical Software Development and Digitalization Support
- Designed an open clinical framework for digitalization in pharma and clinical software development.
- Developed a minimum viable product (MVP) for the framework, applying agile methodologies and rapid prototyping best practices while ensuring GxP validation and HIPAA compliance.
Hüseyin Özgün G.
Last position:
Freelance Mechanical Engineer - Designer at Gridesign
Conception and detailed design of mechanical systems.
CAD modeling, drawings and calculations.
FEM, motion analysis and reverse engineering.
Preparation of technical proposals and claim management.
AIRBUS A-320 Assembly Station.
AIRBUS A-350 Manual Assembly Station.
FORD Truck R&D Prototype Manufacturing Station.
Josef E.
Last position:
Development service provider, mechanical engineering, design, calculation, certified project management at CAE Consulting Engineering GMBH
I am a development service provider in mechanical engineering with experience as interim assignment for all functional areas designer, development engineer design manager development manager calculation engineer, FEM, MKS, CFD, vibrations, kinematics, dynamics, statics certified project manager according to IHK industry standard, patent engineering – invention exploitation technical programmer / MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, MATHCAD technical managing director interim manager
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Start: by agreement, based on your wishes and needs, fully flexible, permanent or fixed-term, temporary work, … etc. Compensation: within your planned budget for the position, by agreement
Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
Alexander W.
Last position:
Freelance Head of Development / Strategy Consultant at LabMaker GmbH
- Consulting on a wide range of open science hardware projects in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, and optoelectronics
- Comprehensive system analysis and DFM optimization of a novel open hardware miniaturized two-photon microscope
- Exchange with scientists from renowned academic institutions to align the customer’s work in the best possible way
- Production coordination with local and international partners for PCB assembly, CNC machining, and optics
- Process analysis for product design, production planning/execution, product lifecycle, and product data management
- Coaching employees from all departments on the requirements that complex technical products place on business processes
- Development of a comprehensive PLM & PDM concept tailored to the needs of development and manufacturing
- Initiating intensive and direct cross-departmental exchange to identify improvement potential
- Planning shopfloor layout improvements with the production team and supporting the implementation process
- Quick onboarding of two new English-speaking colleagues in technical product management and development
- Ad-hoc and in-depth training of employees in the use of software tools such as KiCad or Autodesk Inventor
- Consulting on long-term development into a scalable, even stronger partner for the open science hardware community
Gheorghe B.
Last position:
Construction, Development and Design at Kiefel – Medical Technology
- Design, detailed engineering and construction of all assemblies for the "SW Solidworks-Medical" machine, with the goal of deriving and creating production-ready manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
- Analysis of the rough design concept stored in the customer system for the "SW Solidworks - Medical" system
- Design, detailed engineering and construction of all assemblies for the medical system using SolidWorks, with respect to tolerances and assembly structures
- Deriving and creating manufacturing drawings of all assemblies for the medical system based on the previously detailed designs using SolidWorks
- Creating detailed technical documentation
Gundolf S.
Last position:
Project Manager at Self-employed – Freelancer
- Project Manager steel works crane and material handling at ArcelorMittal in Eisenhüttenstadt for their decarburization project, December 2024 to March 2025
- Project Manager Cranes and Logistics for the new converter at Aurubis Hamburg via Hays AG, May to October 2024
- Specification for placing the orders and coordination of interfaces
- Erection of a powder production plant for an Indian customer in Bengaluru, 2024
- Leading the erection and assembly team of the customer Indo MIM
- Responsible for Health, Safety and Environment
- Technical and commercial project management at Belimed Life Science AG in Sulgen, Switzerland, with SAP, 2022
- Revamp of a slab rolling mill for copper for Siam Poongsan including engineering, construction and site and quality management, own order directly from the end customer, 2021 to 2023
- Site and quality management for a powder production plant (gas atomization system) in Penang, Malaysia, Oryx Advanced Materials, 2022
- Interim Head of Services at ALD Vacuum Technologies, Hanau/Bangkok, installation, service and construction management, 2019 to 2024
- Interim Head of Service Cold Rolling Mills and continuous casting at Danieli Thailand/Vietnam, 2016 to 2018
- Interim Manager Quality Assurance at SMS Concast for four months in 2018
Sascha K.
Last position:
Freelance Mechanical Engineering Technician in Design and Development (Designer / ME Design) at Coherent Laser Systems GmbH & Co. KG
- Detail and overall design in the field of laser systems / design of optical and precision mechanical systems
- Development of mechanical concepts and setup variants
- Handling of large CAD assemblies
- Experience in designing systems in the field of vacuum technology
- Developing the design and creating complete manufacturing documents according to specifications and standards
- Clarifying design-related questions with the project manager, assembly team and suppliers
- Creating 3D parts in NX
- Creating 3D assemblies in NX
- Adding standard and purchased parts to the design
- Creating technical drawings
- Coordination with suppliers
- Technologies used: Siemens NX2306, Teamcenter Engineering 14
Frank M.
Last position:
Projektarbeiten Frank Müller
- Used software: Solidworks 2024
- Industry: Pipeline construction
- Design of a welded coaxial pipeline with various branches that can be detached from different containers via corresponding couplings.
Michail A.
Last position:
Creo - Designer at MOTUS Engineering GmbH & Co. KG via Ferchau GmbH
- Drawings of fixtures for the life science industry
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Statistics of experts using Vacuum Technology
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
8.3 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Project Management, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Metals and Mining
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
89%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using Vacuum Technology
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Vacuum Technology 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%)
- Automotive (56%)
- Metals and Mining (44%)
- Aerospace and Defense (33%)
- Biotechnology (22%)
- Construction (22%)
- Energy (22%)
- Food and Beverage (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Vacuum Technology Covers
Vacuum Technology creates and controls environments where gas pressure is lower than ambient pressure. It combines vacuum generation, measurement, sealing, materials and process control to support clean, stable and repeatable production. The field spans laboratory equipment, industrial plants and highly specialized research systems.
Systems and Applications
Companies use vacuum systems wherever contamination, gas flow or pressure must be controlled precisely:
- Semiconductor, display and solar-cell production
- Thin-film coating, sputtering and evaporation
- Electron-beam, surface-treatment and analytical equipment
- Freeze-drying, packaging and food-processing systems
- Space simulation, materials research and particle physics
Pumps, Chambers and Control
The ecosystem includes rotary vane, scroll, diaphragm, turbomolecular, cryogenic and dry pumps. Specialists select combinations that meet the required pressure range, gas load, throughput and cleanliness. They also work with vacuum gauges, valves, leak detectors, mass-flow controllers, PLCs and industrial automation interfaces.
When Companies Need Support
Freelance expertise is useful when a team must design a new vacuum line, improve an unstable process or diagnose repeated pressure loss. Specialists can size pumps, specify chambers and seals, plan foreline and exhaust systems, and create acceptance tests. In Germany, projects may combine remote engineering work with on-site commissioning at research, manufacturing or equipment facilities.
Skills That Matter
Strong professionals understand outgassing, conductance, gas species, virtual leaks and pressure measurement. They can interpret pump-down curves, locate leaks with helium, assess material compatibility and establish cleaning procedures. Adjacent skills often include mechanical design, surface science, instrumentation, electrical integration, process engineering and safety documentation.
Choosing a Specialist
Look for evidence that the professional has worked with the pressure regime, gases, materials and process goals relevant to your system. Ask how they separate real leaks from outgassing or measurement errors, and how they validate performance after changes. Clear documentation, practical commissioning experience and disciplined troubleshooting usually distinguish reliable Vacuum Technology specialists from general mechanical contractors.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Vacuum Technology.
Vacuum Technology is used to remove gas from a chamber or process environment and control the remaining pressure. It supports thin-film deposition, semiconductor manufacturing, analytical instruments, research equipment, food processing and space simulation.
Vacuum Technology controls low-pressure environments, while compressed-air systems deliver gas above ambient pressure. They may share valves, sensors and automation methods, but pump selection, sealing, contamination control and leak testing require different expertise.
A strong Vacuum Technology specialist often combines vacuum physics with mechanical design, materials science, instrumentation and process control. Experience with PLC integration, CAD, data analysis, helium leak detection and equipment commissioning is also valuable.
The right level of Vacuum Technology experience depends on the system's pressure range, gases, cleanliness requirements and safety risks. A straightforward pump replacement may need focused application knowledge, while a new coating or research installation calls for broad design, testing and commissioning experience.
Vacuum Technology work can often begin remotely through requirements review, calculations, drawings, specifications and test planning. On-site support is usually valuable for installation, leak testing, pump-down analysis and commissioning, especially when equipment is located at a German production or research facility.
Ask which pumps, gauges, seals and process gases the Vacuum Technology specialist has handled. Request examples of troubleshooting work and clarify whether the engagement covers system design, supplier coordination, documentation, testing or on-site commissioning.
A specialist evaluates Vacuum Technology performance through pump-down behavior, base pressure, leak rates, gas load and measurement consistency. They should also inspect contamination sources, virtual leaks, valve behavior, seal condition and whether the chosen gauges suit the pressure range.
A reliable Vacuum Technology professional links calculations to measurable results and explains trade-offs clearly. They document assumptions, protect sensitive surfaces, follow safe procedures and verify the final system under realistic operating conditions rather than relying only on nominal pump specifications.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Vacuum Technology in their recent projects is 74 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 588 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Vacuum Technology in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Vacuum Technology in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 8.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Vacuum Technology in their recent projects are German (100%), English (78%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Vacuum Technology in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (56%), and Metals and Mining (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Vacuum Technology in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Product Development (89%), and Operations (56%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Vacuum Technology
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