WSCAD Experts in Germany
in minutes from over 15,000 CVs with vetted and available specialistsHire experts who create electrical schematics, cabinet layouts, terminal plans, and clear documentation in WSCAD Suite. They support new machine design, revisions, and clean handover to production, with fast, precise matching to vetted, available freelancers.
Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used WSCAD
Ahmet Demir
Last position:
Electrical Designer / Hardware Planner EPLAN 2024 at Horiba GmbH
- Planning and development of electrical systems for test benches and alternative drive systems
- Designing a battery test station specifically for electric cars
- Specifying and designing controls, following standards, legal regulations, planning guidelines, and customer specs
- Sizing and selecting electrical components
- Creating electrical schematics and macros and maintaining parts data with EPLAN P8 Version Interface 2024
- Updating and adapting PLC programs
- Preparing SISTEMA calculations
- Supporting assembly and commissioning
- Ordering electrical components in SAP
- Ensuring compliance with common standards and regulations
- Sizing and cost calculation of high-current cables (1200 V/1000 A for AC and DC)
Alexander Bröcker
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)
Dursun Bilgilisoy
Last position:
Project Manager at Tesa
- Manufacturing machines (Tesa)
- Project manager for inventory of controls, documentation
- S5, Step7, TIA V16/17/18/19, WinCC Advanced, WinCC flexible, Office
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
Anita Ebinger
Last position:
Documentation Specialist at Company in Hamburg
- Quality check of documentation
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- Creation of work instructions
Norbert Fiebig
Last position:
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / Instrumentation & Control Planner at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH
Planning & documentation of electrical systems with EPLAN P8 (all versions incl. 2.9), Fluid & Cogineer
Migrations: EPLAN 5.7 → P8, PLC S5 → S7
Instrumentation & control technology, power distribution, control cabinet construction
Standards-compliant documentation, form & report design
Article/macro database maintenance, standardization via macros & Cogineer
Excel-based data pipelines for automated plan creation and measurement point processing
Revisions
Commissioning exclusively with own project planning or integration into the client's planning team
Industries: chemical, automotive, energy, infrastructure, food, mechanical engineering
Tools & systems**
Available at Technisches Büro Fiebig GmbH: EPLAN P8 (incl. Fluid), EPLAN Cogineer, Excel-based data processing for technical interfaces, Office software tools
Other mastered tools (provided by client): AutoCAD, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, Caddy++, SAP, systems for explosion protection & functional safety (e.g. Pepperl+Fuchs)
Project preferences**
Focus on planning, documentation, standardization
No PLC field programming or pure software development
No site management or classic electrical installation
Commissioning only with active planning responsibility
Prefer projects with technical depth and clear structure
Robert Leikauf
Last position:
Managing Director at Leikauf Engineering
- Planning and subproject management in all areas of electrical engineering
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Statistics of experts using WSCAD
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
5.4 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Operations, Production, Quality Assurance
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 WSCAD
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
Electrical CAD
WSCAD is used for electrical engineering documentation and design. Specialists use it to create schematics, device lists, cross references, and cabinet plans for machines, systems, and industrial plants.
Typical deliverables
- Electrical schematics and circuit diagrams
- Cabinet and panel layouts
- Terminal and wiring plans
- Parts lists and device documentation
- Revision updates for existing projects
Strong WSCAD work is not only drawing symbols. It is about keeping structure, naming, and documentation consistent so engineering, assembly, and service teams can trust the files.
WSCAD Suite skills
WSCAD experts usually work in WSCAD Suite and know the logic behind symbols, macros, layers, reports, and reuse of standard parts. They also understand how to keep project data clean across changes, variants, and handoffs.
Many companies also need experience with adjacent tools and tasks such as:
- Electrical standards and documentation rules
- CAD data maintenance and library cleanup
- ERP or PLM-linked parts data
- Panel building and manufacturing handover
When freelancers help
Freelance WSCAD specialists are often brought in when teams face backlog, version changes, or a need to document older systems. They also help when a project must move faster than the internal team can support.
In Germany, this is common in machine building, industrial automation, panel construction, and plant engineering. Remote work is often enough for documentation tasks, while on-site time can help during plant walkthroughs or checks with the real cabinet setup.
What strong experts do
Good specialists work carefully with structure, naming, and revisions. They spot missing information, ask the right questions early, and keep the project readable for others who must build, test, or service the system later.
They also understand how to balance speed with traceability. That matters when a WSCAD project contains repeated machine variants, frequent change requests, or handover requirements for production.
Signs you need support
You likely need WSCAD help when drawings are inconsistent, libraries are outdated, or revision tracking has become messy. It also helps when internal staff know the machine well but do not have time to keep documentation current.
A strong freelancer can stabilize the project, restore order in the files, and leave clear documentation that another specialist can continue without guesswork. That saves time during commissioning, maintenance, and later changes.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about WSCAD — answered in short.
WSCAD is used for electrical design and technical documentation. Companies rely on it for schematics, cabinet layouts, terminal plans, and parts lists that support machine building, automation, and plant work. It is a fit when the project needs clear, structured documentation, not just a visual sketch.
WSCAD is often compared with EPLAN because both are used for electrical CAD work. The better choice depends on existing company standards, data structure, and how the team already documents projects. A freelancer should be comfortable working with the rules and deliverables the client uses, not just one tool.
A strong WSCAD specialist should understand electrical documentation, symbol logic, revision control, and clean parts data. Experience with panel building, machine wiring, and structured project libraries is also valuable. If the work touches ERP or PLM data, that knowledge helps too.
WSCAD support is common for new machine designs, revisions to existing documentation, cabinet updates, and backlog cleanup. It also comes up when older drawings must be standardized or brought into a consistent project structure. Freelancers are useful when the internal team needs extra capacity or specific tool knowledge.
WSCAD projects benefit from a specialist as soon as the documentation must stay clean across many pages, variants, or revisions. If the project includes production handover, service documentation, or repeated reuse of parts and macros, outside help usually pays off quickly. Smaller tasks may need less depth, but accuracy still matters.
Yes, WSCAD work is often well suited to remote collaboration, especially for drawing updates, library work, and document cleanup. On-site time can still help when the specialist needs to check a real cabinet, review a machine, or clarify details with the team. In Germany, many companies combine both ways of working.
A good WSCAD freelancer delivers files that are consistent, easy to follow, and ready for the next team in the chain. Look for clean naming, correct cross references, solid revision handling, and a process for questions and change requests. The best sign is whether another specialist can continue the work without fixing basic structure first.
WSCAD is used for both. Many companies bring in specialists to update old drawings, document retrofits, or keep service files aligned with real hardware changes. That makes it useful long after the first design phase is finished.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used WSCAD in their recent projects is 70 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 560 € based on an 8-hour working day.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used WSCAD in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used WSCAD in their recent projects are German (100%), English (86%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used WSCAD in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (86%), and Energy (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used WSCAD in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Operations (86%), and Quality Assurance (86%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used WSCAD
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