Wiring Harness Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Wiring Harness
Daniel P.
Last position:
Freelance specialist in industrial automation technology at dPSolutions
- Self-employed PLC and software specialist focusing on automation and special-purpose machinery
- Programming, modernization, expansion and optimization of production systems, focusing on increased efficiency, data transparency and system integration
- PLC programming and safety with Siemens S7 Classic/TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT 2/3 and CoDeSys
- Development of high-level language software and database applications (.NET / C#, C++, Visual Basic .NET, Borland/Embarcadero C++)
- Development of custom software solutions for industrial automation, including embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, NodeMCU, ESP8266)
- Integration of external systems such as reading devices, printers, scales, scanners and cameras, as well as various bus systems (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, EtherCAT, CAN bus, RS232, TCP/IP)
- Creation of visualizations and HMI applications with Siemens WinCC flexible, Beckhoff HMI and .NET frontends
- Planning, development and integration of machine vision solutions (Keyence, Cognex, AVS Alfavision, camera systems) in PLC and PC environments
- Design and implementation of process data collection systems and traceability solutions (100% traceability) based on Microsoft SQL Server (Compact, Express, Server), including stored procedures and direct PLC-SQL communication
- Creation of software and PLC concepts, standard function blocks and project libraries for PLC and high-level language projects
- Planning and programming of conveyor, inspection, assembly, packaging and grinding systems in industries such as automotive, chemical, food, electronics, machinery and systems engineering
- Conducting workshops and training on Siemens TIA Portal, STEP7 Classic, Beckhoff TwinCAT (including TwinSAFE), as well as topics such as architectures, safety, database integration and documentation
- Creation of technical documentation, manuals, training materials and class documentation with Microsoft Office and Doxygen
- Project management tasks from requirements analysis through planning, concept development and supplier coordination to commissioning, production support and customer support
Thorsten B.
Last position:
Executive Chairman at Alptracker AG
Development, manufacturing and launch of tracking systems for monitoring herd animals.
New development of a proprietary LoRaWAN radio network for alpine and urban use.
World's first and only monitoring system for herd animals including panic detection.
Acquisition of 200 new customers within the first two years.
Funding approvals in Switzerland and Germany
Vlad P.
Last position:
Senior Electrical Engineer at BHS Intralogistics GmbH
Sizing of electric drive systems for automated transport systems (AMR/AGV)
Selection and validation of electrical and mechatronic components (BLDC motors & controllers, sensors, batteries) considering system requirements and operating conditions
Integration of electric drive systems into automated transport systems (AMR/AGV) and ensuring functionality
Analysis and correction of malfunctions in existing electrical systems
Design of low-voltage networks (ELV) and implementation of relevant norms and standards (IEC, DIN)
iShuttle 5.0: Optimization of the drive system of an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 4.4 tons
iShuttle 6.0: Selection and integration of a drive system for an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tons
Klaus-Dieter B.
Last position:
Site Manager Lithium-Ion Battery at Porsche
- Independent construction management of global projects for lithium-ion coating systems
- Leading and coordinating international assembly teams and subcontractors
- Responsibility for meeting the contractually agreed milestones for installation and commissioning
- Handling remaining open items on the construction site in a timely manner
- Regular exchange with the project manager on the current project status
- Leading the daily internal site jour fixe and taking part in site meetings with suppliers and customers
- Documenting processes and progress in weekly reports
- Responsibility for occupational safety and health protection on site
Josef S.
Last position:
Development Engineer for Custom CNC Machine Tools at Satisloh GmbH
- Development, design, and detailing of custom machine tools (CNC machine tools for plastic eyeglass lenses).
- 3D modeling of assembly designs, modules, and components (including cast parts, gear and worm gear drives, energy and media supply systems, etc.); FEM calculations.
- Creation of assembly drawings including bill of materials structures and detailed part drawings.
- Coordination with suppliers and support for specialist departments.
- Support during prototype build and test processes.
Jürgen S.
Last position:
Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of complex, parametric wiring harness systems for various excavator systems using PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- Editing and creating bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harmann: change management of control units in the automotive sector for OEMs like Porsche, Audi and VW Group with Teamcenter
- Coordination and communication of changes with the involved departments
- Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
- License management and organization of license procurement for OEM-specific systems
- Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support for the introduction of Windchill, integration of the CAD system Creo Direct Modeling and the ERP system SAP
- Designer for wiring harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintenance of material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and parts lists for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for the banknote inspection machines
- Creating master data and data migration from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Agile work with Jira
Hans Patric K.
Last position:
Consulting Project Manager at Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co KG
- Advising and training project managers on project-specific tasks and methodological execution of special machine construction projects in the automotive context
- Supporting customer communication
- Explaining project management principles and processes
- Advising on machinery directive from a project manager's perspective
- Applying de-escalation tactics
- Assisting in customer meetings
- Developing project strategies
- Defining requirements for project tasks
- Qualifying customer requirements
Konrad M.
Last position:
Managing Director/Entrepreneur at M-CAD Müller & Partner GbR
- External engineering services and project support for automobile manufacturers and their suppliers according to their standards and specifications (e.g. Alfa-Romeo, Audi, Daimler AG, BMW, Ford, Fiat, General Motors, Hyundai, Land-Rover, Mahindra, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Nissan, Iveco, MAN, PSA, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Smart, Suzuki, Tata Motors, Volvo, VW)
- Cooperation with MHG Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, BorgWarner Turbo Systems GmbH, Eberspächer Exhaust Technology GmbH & Co. KG, BorgWarner Emission Systems GmbH, BIN Boysen Innovationszentrum Nagold GmbH & Co. KG, Miccavonics GmbH, Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG
- 3D modeling and development taking into account:
- Costs: short, targeted, efficient, scientific, innovative and competitive planning with little rework
- CFD (flow distribution, pressure loss, flow around and speeds in steady-state, unsteady, laminar, turbulent and multiphase flows)
- FEM/FEA (strength, modal, thermomechanical, fatigue and operational analyses, linear, nonlinear as well as static and dynamic structural assessments)
- Acoustics (flow-induced noise and vibrations)
- Manufacturing requirements (simplification of common-part concepts, material selection, integration of existing processes)
- Packaging compliance with suggestions for cost reduction and efficiency improvement
- Projects included:
- Exhaust manifolds for gasoline and diesel engines (3, 4, 6, 8 cylinders)
- Close-coupled and underfloor catalyst systems with SCR, urea injection and mixing chambers
- Compact commercial vehicle catalyst systems (one-box design) with fuel processor
- Catalyst systems in muffler systems for passenger cars
- Active Noise Cancelling (patented design and arrangement, prototype development and acoustic analysis)
- Development of test fixtures, prototypes and SCR distribution scanners
Ralf B.
Last position:
Series Launch Team Leader (SE-TL) High-Voltage Battery Wiring Harness & Module Connectors at BMW
- Responsible for project leadership in the high-voltage battery area as well as schedule management and release planning in coordination with project managers
- Technical management of suppliers regarding component specifications, requirements specifications, functional safety, changes, hardware and software validation, and approvals
- Planning, controlling, and preparation of work packages
Ahmed S.
Last position:
Electrical Hardware Designer at Dematic GmbH
- Planning and designing hardware components for stacker cranes
- Creating engineering drawings and storing parts lists in SAP
- Maintaining and updating old and new circuit diagrams in EPLAN P8
- Managing master data up to creating macros for parts and assemblies
- Technical clarifications with suppliers, customers, and other departments
- Supporting the preparation of quotes and cost estimates
Jürgen R.
Last position:
Consultant at Tallag Gera
- Productivity increase
- Ensuring machine availability
- Process optimization
- Plant optimizations
Ulrike B.
Last position:
Managing Director Supply Chain; Interim and Change-Management at Moving Supplies GmbH
- End-to-end process interim executive in SCM, CPO, CRO, COO, S&OP
- Implementation of transformation within producing companies
- Demand planning, purchasing development of integrated S&OP management planning processes
- Process and method management
- ‘Anti-siloing’ in the process chain: sales-purchasing-supply chain-manufacturing-logistics-customer
- ERP SAP: AM, SD, MM, PP, WM, QM, TM, IBP
- BPMN, Signavio, Confluence, Jira
Thomas S.
Last position:
Technical Project Manager and Development Engineer at Flex
- Developing data log strategies for radar systems
- Creating and managing requirements with the supplier
- Developing NCAP test strategies and test environments
- Developing, setting up, executing, and evaluating automated and manual tests
- Validating hardware/software integration
- Leading and supporting vehicle integration
- Team organization
Christian E.
Last position:
Managing Director at Eigner Elektro
- Leading the company
- Strategic planning and business development
- Overseeing operational processes
Tobias A.
Last position:
Technical Development Manager - Thermal Insulation and Anchor Plates at Carcoustics
- Engine compartment/underbody
- Audi / VW / Lamborghini
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Statistics of experts using Wiring Harness
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
35 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Production, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
79%
Master's degree or higher
21%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Wiring Harness
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.
Wiring Harness experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (94%)
- Automotive (82%)
- Energy (59%)
- Aerospace and Defense (35%)
- Transportation (29%)
- Information Technology (24%)
- Professional Services (24%)
- Agriculture (18%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Wiring Harness Means
A wiring harness is an organized assembly of wires, cables, connectors, terminals, seals and protective materials. It distributes power and signals through a vehicle, machine or electronic system while keeping routing controlled and serviceable. The terms wire harness, cable harness and wiring loom are often used for the same type of assembly.
Where It Is Used
Wiring harnesses connect electrical and electronic systems in demanding environments. They appear in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, rail systems, factory equipment, medical devices, agricultural machinery and consumer products.
- Power distribution and signal transmission
- Vehicle body, chassis and battery connections
- Industrial control cabinet and machine wiring
- Sensor, actuator and communication networks
Design And Tooling
Specialists work from electrical schematics, interface definitions, packaging constraints and manufacturing requirements. Common deliverables include harness drawings, circuit tables, pin assignments, connector selections, bills of materials, formboard data and release documentation. CAD and harness tools may include CATIA, Siemens Capital, Zuken E3.series, AutoCAD Electrical and specialized manufacturing software.
When Companies Need Experts
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a new product needs a reliable electrical distribution system, when an existing harness must be redesigned or when production requires clearer documentation. Support is also valuable during platform changes, supplier transfers, prototype builds and fault investigations.
- Convert system schematics into buildable harness layouts
- Resolve connector, routing and packaging conflicts
- Prepare manufacturing and quality documentation
- Review changes, variants and service requirements
Quality And Compliance
Strong professionals understand current paths, voltage protection, grounding, shielding, crimping and strain relief. They check bend radii, separation of power and data lines, sealing, thermal exposure and vibration risks. They also create traceable change records and validate continuity, insulation and functional performance with the relevant quality process.
Working With Freelancers
Wiring harness work often crosses mechanical design, electrical systems, embedded controls, manufacturing engineering and purchasing. A freelancer should be able to explain trade-offs clearly and coordinate with suppliers, production teams and test specialists. In Germany, remote collaboration works well for design reviews and documentation, while prototype builds, vehicle integration and production launches may require on-site work and communication in the project team's working language.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Wiring Harness? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A Wiring Harness bundles and routes wires, cables, connectors and protective parts so power and signals can move reliably between electrical systems. It is used in vehicles, machines, control cabinets, medical equipment, rail systems and many other products.
A wire harness is usually a structured group of circuits arranged for a specific product, with defined routing, terminals and connectors. A cable assembly may refer to a smaller or more specialized connection, while loose wiring lacks the same integrated organization and production controls.
A strong cable harness specialist should understand electrical schematics, connector and terminal selection, crimp quality, grounding, shielding and protection against heat, moisture and vibration. Experience with CAD, bills of materials, configuration management and manufacturing documentation is also valuable.
A wiring loom project needs enough practical experience to match the product's safety, packaging and production complexity. Someone handling a simple prototype may need a different background from a professional responsible for vehicle platforms, high-voltage systems or repeatable series production.
A Wiring Harness professional can complete schematics, layouts, parts data and design reviews remotely when the required files and collaboration tools are available. Prototype assembly, vehicle or machine integration, supplier coordination and production launches may require visits to a German site.
A wire harness specialist may use CATIA, Siemens Capital, Zuken E3.series, AutoCAD Electrical or dedicated manufacturing systems, depending on the customer and industry. The tool matters less than producing consistent connectivity data, accurate drawings and documentation that manufacturing can use.
Review whether the Wiring Harness design has clear connectivity, correct part data, suitable protection and practical routing for assembly and service. Ask how the professional verifies crimping, continuity, insulation, shielding, variant control and changes from prototype through production.
A cable harness brief should state the product context, available schematics, interfaces, environmental conditions, production volume assumptions and expected deliverables. For work in Germany, also clarify site access, collaboration language, supplier contacts and whether prototype or production support is required.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Wiring Harness in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 770 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Wiring Harness in their recent projects, 79% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 21% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Wiring Harness in their recent projects have 35 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Wiring Harness in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Wiring Harness in their recent projects are Manufacturing (94%), Automotive (82%), and Energy (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Wiring Harness in their recent projects are Product Development (94%), Production (88%), and Operations (82%).
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