WAGO Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used WAGO
Daniel Sedlack
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at energielenker solutions GmbH
- Designed and implemented a Python-based ETL pipeline with the Dagster framework to transform raw energy data from heterogeneous sources using InfluxDB and visualizations in Grafana
- Defined time-based and dependency-based jobs
- Deployed to managed Kubernetes clusters using Helm
- Integrated InfluxDB Cloud
- Prepared data for use in Grafana, including cleaning, normalization, and time-based resampling in Python
- Developed dashboards and visualizations in Grafana
- Developed unit tests with mocking using pytest
- Set up a CI/CD pipeline in GitLab
Technologies: Python, Dagster, InfluxDB, Grafana, pandas, pytest, REST, CI/CD, GitLab, Container, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Cloud
Dennis Dickmann
Last position:
Founder at Latence
- Founded Latence to commercialise runtime safety patterns from HALO as a deployable product.
- Built end-to-end as single technical founder with open-source stack on NVIDIA ecosystem.
- Developed TRACE: real-time safety layer for knowledge agents and RAG pipelines with groundedness scoring, prompt-attack detection, GDPR redaction, context compression, audit-ready traces.
- Developed vLLM Factory: production inference framework on vLLM with custom Triton kernels and 12 parity-validated plugin models, achieving up to 11.7× throughput vs vanilla PyTorch.
- Developed ColSearch: single-node multi-vector late-interaction retrieval engine with Rust SIMD and fused CUDA, achieving 3.12× FastPlaid geomean QPS on BEIR-8 and a 1.58-bit quantized lane 6.4× smaller than FP16.
- Developed llm-opt: LLM compression research framework with hierarchical importance, structured pruning, tabu search, knowledge distillation.
Klajdo Fyraj
Last position:
Independent Product Developer / Software Architect at rastr.eu
- Architected and deployed a live B2B geocoding and demographic-data platform for Germany, combining address lookup with census-based population statistics through a web application and REST API.
Stefan Wimmer
Last position:
Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH
Task
- Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
- Creation of e-invoices in the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats
- UI/UX design Client-server system
- Windows 11 Technology
- Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
- C#, MVVM Development tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
- MSSQL Industry
- Other
Matthias Dräger
Last position:
Project Building Automation WAGO at Ingenieurbüro Dräger
- Topic: Programming of heating controls
- Client: Hoffbauer Foundation
- Requirements: Analysis of existing systems, reprogramming, commissioning, documentation
- Focus: Development of automation solutions and control systems
- Technology: Codesys 3.5
Marian Lempert
Last position:
Founder at Smart Mode Engineering e.K.
Commissioning of all types of machine tools with Sinumerik 840d PL & SL controls with up to 56 axes including Safety Integrated
PLC programming with Step7 in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
PLC programming in TIA Portal in AWL, FUP, KOP, GRAPH, SCL
NC programming (automation cycles, measurement cycles, and machining cycles)
Visualization using HMI Pro, Easy Screen, Sinumerik Operate & WinCC
Software development in interface programming (communication with ABB/Fanuc/KUKA robots, measuring machines, washing machines, tool monitoring systems and transport systems)
Cycle time optimization and drive optimization
Successful business founding
Successful building of a customer base
Expanded knowledge of other machine tools (Chiron, Stama, Index, Magdeburg, Boehringer, EMAG, Schuster, DMG MORI, Schaudt, Mikrosa, Felsomat, Risomat)
Successful completion of each individual project
Alexander Rupp
Last position:
PLC CPU Migration for Oxygen Control at Abwasserentsorgung Schöntal
- Migration of a Wago PLC from CODESYS V2 to CODESYS V3.5
- Porting existing software from V2 to V3.5
- Performing various software adjustments
- Creating a new web visualization (WebVisu)
- Installing the new controller and commissioning on site
- Updating the wiring diagrams
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Statistics of experts using WAGO
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Greek
Speak two or more languages
86%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 WAGO
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
WAGO in practice
WAGO is used in industrial automation for control, remote I/O, and edge connectivity. Companies bring in experts to wire up machines, collect signals, and connect plant equipment to higher-level systems. It often appears in cabinets, control rooms, and distributed installations where reliable I/O matters.
Typical work
- Set up WAGO I/O modules and couplers
- Program PFC controllers and logic
- Connect PLC systems to fieldbus networks
- Integrate MQTT, OPC UA, or SCADA links
- Commission cabinets and test signal flows
Ecosystem and tools
Strong specialists know WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, e!COCKPIT, and controller families built for industrial control. They also work with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, and CAN-based setups, depending on the plant. Good work here is both software and wiring discipline.
When companies need help
Freelance experts are often brought in for new machine builds, retrofit projects, and fault finding on live systems. They help when internal teams are busy, the setup crosses vendor boundaries, or the site needs a fast commissioning push. In Germany, this is common in manufacturing, logistics, utilities, and building automation.
What strong experts do
- Read electrical drawings and I/O maps carefully
- Keep programs clear, testable, and maintainable
- Document tags, signals, and network settings
- Troubleshoot field wiring, timing, and communication issues
- Work safely with operations and maintenance teams
What to look for
Good WAGO professionals understand both control logic and the hardware layer. They can explain how a signal moves from sensor to controller to supervisor system, and they know where errors usually hide. That mix is what makes commissioning smoother and support easier later.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about WAGO — answered in short.
WAGO is used for control, remote I/O, and industrial connectivity. Companies choose it for machine cabinets, distributed I/O, building automation, and edge links to SCADA or cloud systems. A strong specialist should be able to explain the full signal path, not just the logic.
It is both, depending on the setup. Many teams use WAGO for I/O-heavy control tasks, while PFC controllers handle local logic and communication. That is why hiring the right expert matters: the work often spans hardware, networking, and program structure.
WAGO is often chosen when flexible I/O, compact cabinets, and open connectivity matter. Compared with Siemens or Beckhoff, the exact fit depends on the machine, the software stack, and the plant standard. A good specialist can judge whether WAGO is the best fit or whether another vendor is easier to support.
A strong WAGO specialist usually knows IEC 61131-3 logic, electrical schematics, industrial networking, and commissioning work. Skills in OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, PROFINET, and SCADA integration are especially useful. On the hardware side, clear cabinet documentation and signal testing matter just as much.
Bring in a WAGO freelancer when a system must be commissioned quickly, a retrofit touches old and new hardware, or faults are hard to isolate. They are also useful when your team knows the process but needs deeper automation support for a short period. That keeps internal staff focused while the specialist unblocks delivery.
Many WAGO tasks can start remotely, especially software review, network planning, and program cleanup. Final commissioning, cabinet checks, and live troubleshooting usually need on-site time. In Germany, hybrid work is common because machine access and plant safety often require presence at key moments.
Look for someone who can explain the hardware, the logic, and the communication setup in plain terms. A reliable WAGO expert leaves clean documentation, tests edge cases, and knows how to troubleshoot signal, timing, and bus issues without guesswork. Ask for similar commissioning or retrofit work, not just tool names.
No. WAGO is the vendor and product family, while WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM refers to the I/O ecosystem and e!COCKPIT is the engineering environment used in many projects. Searchers often use those names interchangeably, so a good freelancer should understand all three and how they fit together.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used WAGO in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 695 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used WAGO in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used WAGO in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used WAGO in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and Greek (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used WAGO in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Manufacturing (71%), and Energy (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used WAGO in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Operations (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used WAGO
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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