VW ODIS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used VW ODIS
Alex Volnov
Last position:
CTO, Co-Founder, Cryptography(incl. Post-Quantum Cryptography) and AI Security Expertise at AISLEIPNIR
- Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high level protocols.
- Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms.
- Transition to Post-Quantum public key infrastructures.
- Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives.
- Drone Cybersecurity
- Satellite Cybersecurity
- AI Security
Oliver Ohly
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect at Automotive supplier
Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU.
- MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM compiler
- Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
- EB Tresos
- Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
- VS Code
- Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas
ISO 26262, ISO 21434, hypervisor, key management, HSM. Tooling & automation. LieberLieber LemonTree + Sparx EA. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint. Git/Github. DevOps through Jenkins & Conan.
Martin Mittermeyer
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at MCM Modern Engineering UG HB
- Analysis of the current process
- Development of the target processes
- Support for the implementation of improvements in an SAP-enabled program
- Simplification of customer contact initiation
- Streamlining internal processes through automated real-time verification of claim relevance
- Creation of use cases
Serge Patrick Tchuente
Last position:
Senior Test Engineer at Voith Group
- Software tests for control functions in e-mobility vehicles
- Development of software tests for complex system and component functions for control and regulation in commercial vehicles with electric mobility
- Analysis of software specifications and creation of test specifications for system and component function tests
- Further development and maintenance of test tools
- Carrying out manual and/or automated tests based on the test specifications
- Review of test specifications and participation in reviews of software specifications
- Tools: Vector CANalyzer, SIEMENS Polarion
Mohamed Hidrani
Last position:
SAP Solution Manager
- Creating test concepts
- Creating test plans and packages in the Test Suite module of SolMan
- Defining test objects, test types (manual, automated), and schedules
- Coordinating and tracking all test activities
- Maintaining and versioning test cases in SolMan
- Supporting the test team in various test activities
- Checking links between test cases and requirements
- Ensuring traceability between test cases and requirements
- Controlling and monitoring test execution
- Managing error messages directly in SolMan
- Tracking and re-testing after bug fixes
- Working with the release manager, developers, and key users
- Managing error messages (defects) directly in SolMan
- Tools: SolMan, SAP S/4HANA
Shubham Sagar
Last position:
Work Student, System Testing at Magna Electronics Europe
Execution of test procedures based on the test plan for system testing of ECU & camera sensor
Requirements analysis and test case design using PTC Windchill
Diagnostics, software updates at ECU level, calibration with ODIS and Lauterbach
Data collection, annotation, analysis, storage and reprocessing
Checking logs, test result analysis, bug logging and test report creation following ASPICE
Creation of the test environment on bench (RBS) or vehicle according to test scenarios
Design, building and troubleshooting of automated test setups including multimeter and circuits
Development of automated test procedures to save time, cost and vehicle dependency
Recording of data with recording tool chain and injection of data using Hardware-in-the-Loop setup
Automated creation of test result reports via PyCharm Python scripts utilizing Pandas, Numpy and Matplotlib
Use of hardware including X2E data logger, Technica Bus Tapping hardware, Star Corporation and Vector tools
Frédéric Fokou
Last position:
Resident Engineer at Audi AG
- Prototype test drive
- Tests (SW/HW) on dynos, HIL/SIL and vehicles
- Inverter updates (flashing of EOL, boot manager, software…)
- Software commissioning
- Attending task force meetings
- Daily project management meeting
- Generation, tracking and updates of Jira tickets
- Support resolution of soft-hardware issues (troubleshooting)
- Participation of national and international test drives in Germany (Neustadt PGN), Italy (Nardo – Porsche Engineering NTC), Finland (Muonio WTCS), Sweden (Arvidsjaur)
- Performing coding (CP-Tool) and calibration activities (Vector/Inca)
- Implementing component protection VKMS via Fazit-ODIS (with UDS request) or learning/married/pairing (using PKI card)
- Recording traces for defect analysis
- Producing test reports and test summary reports
- Delivering broken hardware to the factory location and changing it with new or refurbished hardware
- Collaborating with client stakeholders and development teams
Ravi Kiran
Last position:
System Test Coordinator at Visteon Electronics Germany GmbH
- Project coordination: Managed timelines, deliverables, change requests (CRs) and resources, combining maturity gate reviews and program increments.
- Stakeholder management: Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
- BMW programs: BCP, BDC, MIC Next, IDC Evo, covering functional validation (including functional safety), product validation, homologation and compliance.
- Risk management: Proactively identified and resolved critical risks in software/product releases through cross-functional coordination to keep projects on track.
Philipp Eick
Last position:
Project Lead | Infotainment Software Architecture and Special Hardware Agricultural Machinery at IAV GmbH Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr
- Managing projects, including steering the international project team of up to 15 staff
- Intensive customer communication
- V-model according to Automotive SPICE
Satish Parapur
Last position:
Project Lead at L&T Technology Services
- Tested Body Control Module (BCM) software using dSPACE, Control Desk and EXAM in GHIL (Gesamt HIL).
- Led a team of 8 engineers and managed end-to-end software execution for each release, from requirement analysis to final validation and release.
- Coordinated with function specialists to analyse requirements and derive test cases.
- Developed test specifications and maintained bidirectional traceability between requirements and test cases.
- Automated test cases and built library functions using EXAM (Audi and VW customer-specific tool for test automation).
- Organised GHIL testing activities for both manual and automated test execution.
- Evaluated and analysed test reports generated from night runs in EXAM.
- Identified software and GHIL issues based on report analysis and created bug tickets for traceability.
Maximilian Dietrich
Last position:
Hardware Developer at Freelance Hardware Developer
- Optimization of a film stretching machine: concept design and proof of concept in SolidWorks and FEMM
- Development of a smart gas scale (Evergas) with mobile connectivity: functional and design prototype in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
- Sensor system for brake disc measurement with Knorr-Bremse: proof of concept and patent preparation in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, FEMM, Adafruit Web IDE
- Development of a sensor for oil level measurement (Oilfox) with self-monitoring algorithms in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
- Development of a miniature plastic extruder (Mcubus project) in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, LTSpice, FEMM, Arduino IDE
- Commissioning hardware for Magna Telemotive: electrical function tests, firmware porting in C++ and quality assurance coordination
- Electronics development for Sonnenglas: concepts for battery charging by solar power and LED control in Fusion 360, Eagle, Simplicity Studio, MPLab
- Development of a wake-up controller for Wing Man: vibration sensor and power-saving logic in Fusion 360, Eagle
- Hardware lead at Cariad SE: hardware testing, supplier communication, error management in iDEX, ODIS, CANoe
Reza Mashoufi Louyeh
Last position:
System and Functional Safety Engineer at SENEC
- Conducting safety assessments and hardware analyses (HARA) for microinverters
- Defining and implementing safety functions according to ISO 26262
- Validating and verifying hardware-software combinations in system tests
- Performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Managing requirements and creating safety plans and safety cases
- Using tools like MATLAB & Simulink, C, CAN & LIN, PTC Tool, CANoe, ODIS, DORIS, Doors, Para tool, JIRA
- Using databases, Eagle, Eplan, Proteus as well as Microsoft Office and LaTeX
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect at Automotive Supplier
Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU
MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM-Compiler
Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
EB Tresos
Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
VS Code
Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas
ISO 26262, ISO 21434, Hypervisor, Key Management, HSM
Tooling & Automation
Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
Git/GitHub
DevOps thru Jenkins & Conan
Aydın Atabay
Last position:
Freelancer Virtual Defect Manager - ECUs at Cariad SE
- Coordination, planning and reporting of base software bugs between software/hardware supplier, internal departments and functional owners
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Statistics of experts using VW ODIS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using VW ODIS
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
Diagnostic work
VW ODIS, short for Offboard Diagnostic Information System, is the main Volkswagen Group diagnostic software used in workshops and engineering support. It helps specialists read fault codes, run guided tests, and follow factory repair logic for VAG vehicles.
Typical tasks
- Fault tracing with guided diagnostics
- ECU coding, flashing, and adaptations
- Basic settings after repairs or part replacement
- Communication over CAN, UDS, and DoIP
- Use with VAS interfaces and workshop hardware
Ecosystem
Strong professionals know how ODIS fits with VW, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, CUPRA, and related brand workflows. They work with online service functions, calibration data, firmware updates, and the documentation needed to keep vehicles aligned with factory procedures.
When to hire
Companies bring in freelance experts when dealer tools need support during peak repair volume, a retrofit must be validated, or a complex vehicle needs structured diagnosis. In Germany, this is common for workshops, fleet service teams, and specialists handling mixed VAG environments.
What good specialists do
Good ODIS specialists think beyond fault codes. They verify communication paths, check software versions, confirm the right control unit procedure, and document every change carefully. They also know when a problem sits in wiring, network topology, or a failed module rather than in the software session itself.
Working style
ODIS work often needs a laptop, a stable interface setup, and access to the vehicle or test bench. Remote support can help with planning, logs, and procedure review, while on-site work is usually needed for flashing, adaptation, and live vehicle checks. Clear handover notes matter just as much as the diagnosis itself.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with VW ODIS? These answers cover the essentials.
VW ODIS is the factory diagnostic environment used across Volkswagen Group service workflows. Specialists use it to read faults, run guided tests, perform adaptations, and carry out ECU flashing or coding when a repair needs factory-level procedures.
ODIS is the best-known name searchers use, but the full form is Offboard Diagnostic Information System. Many professionals also refer to it as Volkswagen ODIS or, in workshop talk, simply the VW diagnostic tool for VAG vehicles.
VW ODIS is closer to the factory process than most generic scan tools, and it follows guided repair logic for Volkswagen Group vehicles. VCDS is popular for many diagnostic tasks, but ODIS is often needed when a workshop must match official procedures, online functions, or software updates.
A strong VW ODIS specialist also understands vehicle networks, control unit communication, and workshop hardware. Useful skills include CAN, UDS, DoIP, flash programming, adaptation logic, and reading wiring or fault trees when the issue is not purely software.
VW ODIS work can range from routine fault checks to complex programming tasks, so the needed depth depends on the job. Simple guided diagnostics may only need a practical specialist, while flashing, retrofits, and hard-to-trace communication issues call for deeper workshop experience.
ODIS support can be partly remote when the task is review, planning, or log analysis. In Germany, on-site work is usually necessary for live vehicle access, interface setup, coding, adaptation, and any flashing task that depends on the car being present.
A good VW ODIS professional explains the fault path clearly, names the control units involved, and avoids guesswork. Look for careful procedure notes, familiarity with workshop hardware, and a methodical approach to backups, software versions, and post-repair verification.
Bring in a VW ODIS specialist when the internal team needs extra capacity, a repair keeps failing, or a retrofit has to be validated before delivery. It is also useful when a company works with mixed Volkswagen Group models and needs someone who can move between diagnosis, coding, and software handling without delay.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects is 84 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 673 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects are Automotive (100%), Manufacturing (57%), and Information Technology (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Project Management (79%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VW ODIS
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.
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