VW ODIS Experts in Germany
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Alex V.
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
Philipp E.
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-modell according to Automotive SPICE
Frédéric F.
Last position:
Resident Engineer at Audi AG
- Prototype test drives
- 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 meetings
- Creating, tracking, and updating Jira tickets
- Supporting the resolution of software and hardware issues (troubleshooting)
- Participating in national and international test drives in Germany (Neustadt PGN), Italy (Nardo – Porsche Engineering NTC), Finland (Muonio WTCS), and 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
- Preparing test reports and test summary reports
- Delivering broken hardware to the factory location and replacing it with new or refurbished hardware
- Collaborating with client stakeholders and development teams
Shubham S.
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
Ravi K.
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.
Martin M.
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
Satish P.
Last position:
Project Lead at L&T Technology Services
- Experience in testing of Body Control Module (BCM) using Dspace, Control Desk and EXAM in GHIL (Gesamt HIL).
- Led a team of 8 engineers and managed end-to-end execution of software for each release, from requirement analysis to final validation and release.
- Coordinated with function specialists (Fachabteilung) 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.
Cosmin I.
Last position:
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor at CARIAD SE
- Development and implementation of test strategies and test plans based on ISO-29119-2/3 for Porsche and Audi ISO-26262 compliant projects (functional, integration, system & regression tests).
- Leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations, including resource planning, coordination, and milestone tracking.
- Responsibility for defect management, root cause analyses, and process improvements to improve quality and efficiency.
- Technical analysis of test results and creation of structured test reports and KPIs for stakeholders.
- Reviewing specifications and architecture to validate test readiness and requirement compliance.
- Controlling & monitoring test progress using appropriate metrics.
- Communicating evaluated test results as input for function approvals to function project owners.
- Practical vehicle testing, ECU flashing, and troubleshooting – on-board diagnostics and live tracing.
Applied qualifications:
- SW requirements analysis
- Jira X-Ray
- SOME-IP
- ViWI
- Confluence
- Defect management – KPM
- ODIS
- E-SYS
- Agile methodologies
Reza M.
Last position:
Systems and Functional Safety Engineer at SENEC
- Conducting safety assessments and hardware analyses (HARA) for micro-inverters
- Defining and implementing safety functions according to ISO26262
- Validating and verifying hardware-software combinations as part of system tests
- Conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analyses (FTA)
- Managing requirements and creating the Safety Plan and Safety Case
- Using tools such as 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
Serge Patrick T.
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
Namita O.
Last position:
Manager - Application Support at Siemens Limited
- Analyze project specifications
- Define the right technical solution to fit project requirements
- Communicate with customers, external and internal stakeholders to define technical scope and resolve technical disputes
- Prepare compliance statements to project specifications
- Responsible for the parameterization, operation, testing (FAT) and troubleshooting of system for SCADA/DMS/OMS applications
- Major project handled: ADMS system implementation for UGVCL & TPL, Gujarat, India
Mohamed H.
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
Aydın A.
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
Alexander B.
Last position:
Owner at PEMA-TEC Alexander Bröcker
- Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
- Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
- Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
- Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
- Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
- Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
- Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)
Oliver O.
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.
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Statistics of experts using VW ODIS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, French
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 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 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
VW ODIS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (94%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Energy (22%)
- Healthcare (22%)
- Transportation (22%)
- Telecommunication (22%)
- Aerospace and Defense (17%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Offboard Diagnostic Information System Architecture
The Offboard Diagnostic Information System serves as the primary diagnostic platform across Volkswagen Group brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, and ŠKODA. It interfaces directly with vehicle electronic control units through standard vehicle communication interfaces such as VAS 6154. The platform manages fault finding, component protection adaptation, and guided fault finding routines for production and workshop environments.
Core Engineering and Workshop Deliverables
- Execution of automated Guided Fault Finding routines across distributed sub-bus systems
- Online flashing and parameterization via Software Calibration Management
- Commissioning of replacement control units and component protection unlock
- End-of-line verification and diagnostic service execution in test bench environments
Tooling Ecosystem and Hardware Protocols
ODIS-Service and ODIS-Engineering operate atop standardized protocols defined by ASAM MCD-2D standards and ISO 14229 Unified Diagnostic Services. Hardware implementations rely on SAE J2534 pass-thru or D-PDU API layers. Specialists work alongside CANoe, CANalyzer, and ODX authoring suites to validate vehicle communication across CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet networks.
Automotive Context Across Germany
Within Germany, deployment centers heavily around Tier 1 suppliers, engineering service providers, and OEM test facilities in automotive hubs like Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt, and Stuttgart. Projects require tight alignment with production networks and central Group IT systems, demanding strict compliance with secure gateway requirements and localized data protection protocols.
Reasons to Engage External Diagnostic Specialists
- Accelerated rollout of updated vehicle software architectures during pre-series builds
- Elimination of vehicle communication bottlenecks on prototype hardware-in-the-loop test benches
- Diagnostic database migration and ODX data package integration
- Rapid troubleshooting of component protection failures during system assembly
Qualities of Experienced Diagnostic Professionals
Strong specialists bridge the gap between workshop tool execution and underlying vehicle bus protocol architectures. They read raw diagnostic traces, understand security access algorithms, and configure hardware interfaces without reliance on wizard-based interfaces. Their background combines deep knowledge of Volkswagen Group electrical architectures with rigorous diagnostic test methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with VW ODIS? These answers cover the essentials.
VW ODIS is divided into two editions tailored to specific workflows. ODIS-Service focuses on standardized dealership repair procedures, guided fault finding, and direct connectivity to central group systems. ODIS-Engineering gives direct control over manual diagnostic services, raw hexadecimal request generation, custom flash sessions, and offline parameter adaptation without rigid guided routines.
The platform requires robust diagnostic hardware communicating via D-PDU API or SAE J2534 standards. Official VAS interfaces such as the VAS 6154 series represent the standard choice for ODIS, though compliant third-party Pass-Thru hardware can interface with specific configurations. Reliable physical bus transceivers ensure stable flashing routines during critical firmware updates.
Many tasks involving trace analysis, ODX authoring, and offline dataset preparation proceed smoothly in remote setups. However, projects in Germany frequently require physical access to prototype benches, pre-series vehicles, or secure local dealer networks. Consequently, Offboard Diagnostic Information System assignments often mix remote preparation with on-site testing in development centers.
Top specialists possess deep automotive electronics experience alongside proficiency in UDS protocol structures, DoIP, and ODX standards. A proficient VW ODIS expert reads bus communication traces in CANalyzer or Wireshark and resolves complex vehicle addressing issues rather than merely executing standard software routines.
Modern vehicle architectures protect safety-critical modules and anti-theft components using cryptographic handshakes and online authorization. Working with ODIS-Service requires valid group portal credentials to complete component protection removal, immobilizer matching, and secure gateway unlock during hardware swaps.
Automotive engineering teams encounter critical bottlenecks during new model year integration, prototype testing, and pre-series manufacturing. Engaging an independent ODIS specialist provides immediate technical relief for complex flashing issues, test bench bring-up, and diagnostic tool qualification without lengthier training cycles.
German automotive suppliers build diagnostic pipelines around strict OEM specifications and ASAM standards. Because development centers in Germany require seamless interaction with central group backends, a VW ODIS specialist must navigate regional security guidelines, internal release certificates, and German-language diagnostic documentation.
While aftermarket utilities provide basic scanning and parameter tweaking, VW ODIS is the official factory-grade system capable of direct backend connectivity for software version management and component unlocking. Engineering versions handle unreleased vehicle models, raw ODX containers, and proprietary engineering test sequences that consumer-grade software cannot execute.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 686 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used VW ODIS in their recent projects are Automotive (94%), Information Technology (50%), and Manufacturing (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 (94%), and Project Management (72%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VW ODIS
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