WSCAD Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used WSCAD
Ahmet D.
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 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)
Dursun B.
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
Norbert F.
Last position:
Electrical Engineer / EPLAN Specialist / MSR 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
MSR technology, power distribution, switch cabinet construction
Standards-compliant documentation, form & evaluation design
Article/macro database maintenance, standardization via macros & Cogineer
Excel-based data pipelines for automated plan creation and measuring point processing
Revisions
Commissioning only with own project planning or as part of the customer's planning team
Industries: chemicals, 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 tools mastered (to be provided by the customer): AutoCAD, WSCAD, SEE Electrical, Caddy++, SAP, systems for Ex-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
Alexander R.
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
Robert L.
Last position:
Managing Director at Leikauf Engineering
- Planning and subproject management in all areas of electrical engineering
Anita E.
Last position:
Documentation Specialist at Company in Hamburg
- Quality check of documentation
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- Creation of work instructions
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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 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 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
WSCAD experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (86%)
- Energy (57%)
- Utilities (43%)
- Aerospace and Defense (29%)
- Agriculture (29%)
- Construction (29%)
- Healthcare (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Electrical design
WSCAD is used for electrical engineering work that must stay clear from first draft to handover. Specialists use it to create schematics, terminal plans, parts lists, and consistent project documentation for machines, panels, and industrial plants.
Typical deliverables
- Circuit diagrams and wiring plans
- Cabinet and layout documentation
- Parts, cable, and terminal lists
- Revision-safe project files
- Exported data for production and service
Tooling and workflow
Strong professionals know the WSCAD Suite and how its modules fit into a larger E-CAD process. They keep symbols, macros, article data, and numbering rules aligned so documents remain clean across revisions, departments, and handoffs.
When companies bring in help
Companies often need outside specialists when a project must move quickly, when an internal team is overloaded, or when older electrical documentation needs to be structured and cleaned up. In Germany, this often comes up in machine building, industrial automation, and panel construction.
What strong specialists do well
They understand electrical standards, reading logic, and practical shop-floor needs. They also handle version control, reuse standard parts correctly, and avoid inconsistent tagging that causes errors during wiring, commissioning, or service.
Why the right fit matters
WSCAD work touches design, procurement, assembly, and maintenance. A good specialist produces documents that are easy to review, easy to build from, and easy to update later. That reduces rework and keeps every change traceable from the first sketch to final release.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about WSCAD — answered in short.
WSCAD is used to create electrical schematics, terminal plans, cabinet layouts, and related project documentation. Teams use it to keep design data, parts information, and production documents aligned across the full electrical workflow.
WSCAD is the name most people use for the product family, while WSCAD Suite refers to the broader set of modules and functions. In practice, companies often mean the same ecosystem when they ask for WSCAD experience.
WSCAD is usually compared with EPLAN because both are used for electrical design and documentation. The better fit depends on the existing project structure, symbol libraries, output requirements, and how your team handles reuse and standards.
A strong WSCAD specialist should also understand electrical engineering basics, documentation standards, and structured article data. Knowledge of machine building, panel wiring, and file exchange with ERP or production systems is often useful too.
A WSCAD freelancer can help with a focused task, but they still need access to your standards, templates, naming rules, and target outputs. The more complex the plant or machine, the more important it is to share existing project examples early.
Yes, WSCAD work is often well suited to remote collaboration, especially for documentation, standardization, and revision work. For some projects in Germany, an on-site start helps with workshop rules, handover details, or alignment with electrical cabinets and production teams.
A strong WSCAD result is consistent, readable, and easy to maintain. Look for clean tagging, correct cross-references, complete parts data, and documents that match your company standards without manual cleanup.
WSCAD expertise is common in machine building, control cabinet design, industrial automation, and plant documentation. It is especially useful when the project must be handed from engineering to assembly or service without losing traceability.
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%).
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