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Belgrade, Serbia
Luka Knežević – Hardware Engineer & PCB Designer I am a highly experienced Hardware Developer and PCB Designer with over 5 years of professional engineering experience and more than 50 successfully completed projects ranging from low-power embedded systems to multi-kilowatt power electronics. My background spans high-performance LED drivers, motor control, energy systems, wearable devices, medical devices, NFC solutions, industrial controllers, and advanced multi-layer PCB design. I have deep experience in designing reliable, production-ready hardware using modern MCUs (ESP32, STM32, PIC, TI, C2000, Spartan 7 (AMD)), high-power topologies, battery systems, and a wide range of communication protocols. My lab is fully equipped for prototyping, testing, and validation, including oscilloscope work, precision measurements, firmware bring-up, and full board bring-up. ________________________________________ Professional Background • 5+ years of hardware engineering experience • 50+ completed projects, including: o Buck, boost, flyback, and PFC buck converters o BMS systems (1–16 cells) o E-bike inverter, motor control boards, motor drivers o E-bike chargers and high-efficiency power supplies o Nanosatellite power supply modules o Wearable devices (ultra low power + haptics + sensors) o Medical devices (Class A/B prototyping) o Industrial control cards (TI, ESP32, STM32, C2000, Spartan 7 (AMD)) o Wireless systems (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC) o Toys and consumer electronics o Rigid and rigid flex PCBs (2–16 layers) o Screen sterilization system controllers I have designed boards ranging from 1 to 16 layers, including rigid flex adapters, ultra compact wearable PCBs, motor control boards, high voltage/current power stages (up to 3 kW), and RF capable layouts. ________________________________________ Technical Expertise Hardware & Power Electronics • Topology selection: buck, boost, flyback, SEPIC, PFC buck, forward, synchronous drivers • Wide range power design up to 3 kW, switching frequencies up to 200 kHz • Battery systems: BMS, balancing, charging, MOSFET drivers • Motor control drivers (BLDC, brushed DC, E bike) PCB Design • Professional PCB layout using: o Altium Designer (primary) o KiCad, OrCAD, PCAD, EasyEDA • High density, mixed signal, high current, HV, and EMC safe design • Rigid flex, flex adapters, microcontroller modules, RF layouts • Full DFM/DFT optimization for production Communication Protocols • CAN, I²C, SPI, UART, RS485 • Bluetooth, Wi Fi, BLE Mesh, ESP NOW, LoRa • Ethernet LWIP, NFC, custom short-range communication Software & Simulation • MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice • LTspice, TINA, Altium simulations • Firmware bring up (ESP-IDF, STM32 HAL, Arduino) Prototyping & Testing • Soldering, rework, fault analysis • Gate driver tuning, feedback loop stabilization • Load testing, thermal evaluation, EMC preparation ________________________________________ Achievements • 1st Place – IFEC 2019 (E-bike drive) • 2nd Place – IFEC 2020 (Nanosatellite power supply) — Team Leader & Hardware Lead • Former CTO of a hardware startup (2 years) • Project Manager for solar power plant automation (1 year) • Over 50 projects and 1300+ billable hours on Upwork ________________________________________ Notable Project Types • Screen sterilization controllers (UV / chemical) • Wearable devices (IMU + LRA haptics + battery optimization) • Medical device prototyping • Power supplies (industrial, consumer, nanosatellite grade) • Custom rigid flex boards & adapters • NFC-triggered activation devices • Motor control & drive boards ________________________________________ Let’s Work Together Best regards, Luka Knežević
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- MATLAB
- PCB Design
- Multilayer PCB
- Hardware Testing
- Hardware Prototyping
- Test Results & Analysis
- PSPICE
- Altium Designer
- Hardware Design
Jhelum, Pakistan
I have designed 30+ real-world components used in defence systems, DC fans, and kitchen appliances handling everything from design and simulation to fabrication and testing myself, so you get complete, working hardware solutions from one expert. I am an RF, PCB, and Embedded Systems Engineer with strong hands-on experience in building complete hardware products. I have worked on real-world RF systems including high-power amplifiers, transmitter-receiver designs, RF filters, and antenna systems for communication and defence-related applications. I specialize in RF design, antenna design and testing, wireless communication, and high-quality PCB design including multilayer boards using Altium Designer and KiCad. I also work on circuit design, analog electronics, RF filters and amplifiers, and embedded systems using STM32, ESP32, and Arduino. I have successfully delivered reliable, tested, and production-ready designs that perform well in real-world conditions. For large and challenging projects, I collaborate with a trusted team of highly skilled professionals, so we can deliver a complete, fully working product including hardware, software, and mechanical design all in one place. ✅ RF & Microwave Circuit Design ✅ RF System Design (Transmitter & Receiver) ✅ RF Front-End Design ✅ RF Power Amplifier Design (Low, Medium & High Power) ✅ LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Design ✅ RF Filters Design (Bandpass, Low-pass, High-pass) ✅ Impedance Matching & RF Tuning ✅ Antenna Design (Patch, Monopole, Dipole, Custom) ✅ Antenna Simulation & Optimization ✅ Antenna Testing & Performance Measurement ✅ Wireless Communication System Design ✅ RF Signal Chain Development ✅ Frequency Planning & Spectrum Analysis ✅ PCB Design (Single Layer, Double Layer, Multilayer) ✅ High-Speed PCB Design ✅ RF PCB Layout & Controlled Impedance Design ✅ Schematic Design & Circuit Layout ✅ PCB Design using Altium Designer, KiCad & EasyEDA ✅ Gerber File Generation & Manufacturing Support ✅ Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA) ✅ PCB Debugging & Optimization ✅ Electronic Circuit Design ✅ Analog Circuit Design ✅ Amplifiers & Signal Conditioning Circuits ✅ Sensor Interface Circuit Design ✅ Power Electronics Circuit Design ✅ Hardware Troubleshooting & Debugging ✅ Embedded Systems Design ✅ Embedded Hardware Development ✅ Microcontroller-Based System Design ✅ Microcontroller Programming (STM32, ESP32, Arduino, AVR) ✅ Embedded C & C++ Development ✅ Firmware Development ✅ IoT Device Development (WiFi, LoRa, ESP32) ✅ Raspberry Pi-Based Projects ✅ FPGA Design & Development ✅ Verilog / VHDL Based Design ✅ Digital System Design on FPGA ✅ Simulation & Timing Analysis ✅ FPGA Prototyping & Testing ✅ Electromagnetic Simulation (HFSS, CST, ADS) ✅ Circuit Simulation (LTspice, PSPICE, MATLAB) ✅ EM & RF Co-Simulation ✅ Signal Integrity & EMI/EMC Analysis ✅ Hardware Prototyping ✅ Product Development from Concept to Prototype ✅ Functional Testing & Validation ✅ Performance Measurement & Optimization ✅ Test Results Analysis & Reporting ✅ Technical Writing (Engineering Reports & Documentation) ✅ Research Paper Writing (IEEE Format) ✅ Project Documentation & Reports ✅ RF & Electronics Content Writing ✅ Complete Product Design (Hardware + Embedded + RF + FPGA) ✅ Prototype to Production Support ✅ Real-World Testing & Field Validation ✅ Engineering Simulation & Optimization
- RF Design
- Antenna Design
- Antenna Testing
- PCB Design
- Multilayer PCB
- Altium Designer
- KiCad
- Embedded System
- FPGA
- STM32
- ESP32
- Hardware Design
- Electromagnetic Simulation Software
- RFID
- Eagle
- Electrical Engineering
- Digital Electronics
- Arduino
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hello! I’m Ben, a hardware and firmware expert with 8+ years of experience in designing hardware, programming embedded systems, and developing high-performance software solutions. My goal is to provide innovative, reliable, and high-performance solutions that meet your needs. With a strong track record on Fiverr (Level 2, 5 stars) and Upwork (Top Rated Plus, 5 stars), I have successfully delivered top-tier service to over 100 clients. What I Offer 1. End-to-End Embedded & Hardware Solutions - Advanced PCB Design & Hardware Development: Expertise in schematic capture, PCB layout, and multi-layer board design for reliable, high-performance, and manufacturable products. Experienced with KiCad, Altium, OrCAD, and Eagle. - High-Speed Design: Strong experience in 1–12 layer PCBs, including DDR3/DDR4/LDDR4, PCIe, USB (2.0/3.0/3.1/3.2), HDMI and 10/100/1000/10Gbase-T1 Ethernet. - Microcontrollers & SoMs: Firmware and hardware development for ARM Cortex-M3/M4 (STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF52/53/91 series); custom boards for Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5, Orange Pi, iMX8, Jetson Nano/Xavier/Orin, RK3588, RK3568, RV1126, Allwinner, Zynq-7010. - Power & Hardware Integration: Experience in DC-DC, AC-DC, Buck, Boost, and Flyback converters, along with hardware design involving audio, RF modules, PA, LCD, filters, RFID, touch screens, and LVGL-based interfaces. - Prototype, Testing & Validation: Full support for board bring-up, debugging, validation planning, and functional testing to ensure hardware works reliably in real-world applications. - Manufacturing & Prototyping Support: Preparation of BOM, Gerber, and manufacturing-ready files, with hands-on support for prototype production and manufacturing through JLCPCB and PCBWAY. 2. Robust Firmware Development - Languages & Development: Strong embedded firmware development in C/C++, Python with experience using Visual Studio Code, STM32CubeIDE, Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and Segger. - Communication Protocols: Proficient in USB, UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, RS232, and RS485, enabling reliable communication across embedded systems and connected devices. - Wireless & Connected Systems: Experience with BLE, BLE Mesh, ZigBee, UWB, LoRa, NB-IoT, 4G LTE, Wifi, WiFi Mesh, and NFC for IoT and wireless product development. - Sensor: light sensor, CO, Smoke Sensor, Dust Sensor, Air Sensor, pH sensor, IMU sensor, Accelero, Gyro sensor,... - UI/UX for Embedded: Figma, TouchGFX, LVGL for STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi. - Motors Control: BLDC, Stepper, Servo, DC Motors - Robotics: Expertise in ROS/ROS2 for applications like AGV, AMR, 6-axis robots. Some of my product that I have designed and released to the market: - Home IP Camera: SoC-based design with DDR3 RAM, Ethernet/Wi-Fi streaming, CMOS image sensor, IR LED array, IR-cut control, USB, and MicroSD - Smart Home Products: Home Gateway with Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and TFT LCD; Smart Switch with capacitive touch, Zigbee, power metering, and AC load control - Tablet Mainboard: RK3399-based board with DDR3, eMMC, touch screen, LTE. - Smart Water Meter: BLE/Wi-Fi design with TI MCU. - Wearable Devices: Low-power wearable designs with wireless connectivity, sensors, and battery management - High-Performance ESC for Drones: Real-time motor control design for efficient and stable drone operation - Custom SBC with AI Module: Raspberry Pi-based SBC solutions with integrated AI capabilities And a lot of other products. With our experience and expertise, I’m confident I can provide tailored solutions to help you complete your project and release your product to the market . I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
- PCB Design
- Multilayer PCB
- KiCad
- Altium Designer
- nRF52
- STM32
- ESP32
- Raspberry Pi
- Linux
- FPGA
- Hardware Design
- Firmware Programming
- EasyEDA
- OrCAD
- nRF52832
- Arduino
- LoRa
- Embedded System
- App Development
- Web Development
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Over 4700 hour worked in Upwork TOP rated 14 Years Practical Experienced on - **Research and Development *Micro Controller Hardware & Software *Android App Developer *Embedded Systems Design and Solution *PCB Design/Pcb - Eagle Cad PCB Design ,eagle ,Designspark ,1-6 Layer PCB *Atmel,Arduino,Attiny ,PIC 16F,PIC 18F,ARM (STM 32F),M0-M4 *Electronics Design,Circuit Design,Schematic Design , *Power Electronics *Wireless Technology *IOT *ESP32,ESP8266 **Raspberry PI *Bluetooth ,GSM,WIFI,IR Remote,Transformer Design *Bio Medical Technology (X - Ray Viewer ,Photo Therapy,Pressure ,Heart Rate & SPO2 Measurement ) *RFID ,Buck &Boost ,Touch Display,Low Cost Technology,GPS System *Dot Matrix ,RGB,LED Dimmer , Fingure Print ,Temparature & Humidity *3 Phase Fault & Auto changer ,Motor (DC,Servo,Stepper ,BLDC ) Driver *Solar Battery Storage ,ZigBee Communication ,RF Technology,DC to DC Converter *MOSFET ,Transistor ,Relay Driver ,Frequency Generator (Varaible) *Lipo Battery Charging ,SLA Battery Charging *WS2812 RGB LED DRIVER AND DESIGN *Power Supply Design *oled display,PWM,LCD Display *Prototype Design ,Assembling ,SMD Technology *AI,Machine learning *EV charger , OCPP protocol ,PLCC *Test & Debug
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Solar Design
- Atmel AVR
- Power System
- Arduino
- PCB Design
- Microcontroller Design
- Embedded System
- Internet of Things
- Eagle
- Biomedical Visualization
- GPS
- Product Sourcing
- WordPress
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hi, I'm David. I help turn complex electronic concepts into dependable, production-ready products. With over 5 years of practical experience, I support clients through the full development cycle, from initial design to functional prototypes and manufacturing handoff. My focus is on building efficient, scalable, and cost-conscious hardware systems that perform reliably in real-world conditions. 1. What I Deliver: Embedded Systems & Hardware Development - PCB Design & Hardware Engineering: Circuit design, multi-layer PCB layout, component selection, impedance tuning, compact design, and cost optimization. Emphasis on IPC standards, signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal considerations. - High-Speed & Complex Systems: Hands-on work with DDR, HDMI, MIPI (CSI/DSI), PCIe Gen1/2, along with SoC and FPGA-based prototyping. - Embedded Platforms: STM32N6, STM32H7/STM32H5, STM32F7/STM32F1/F3/F4, ESP32/ESP8266, Nordic nRF52 series, ARM Cortex-A systems, Raspberry Pi (CM4/CM5), Zynq-7000. - Power & Mixed-Signal Design: Switching regulators (Buck, Boost, Flyback), LDOs, battery systems, motor control (BLDC, stepper, servo, DC), and analog/digital integration, PoE, LLC. - Manufacturing Readiness: BOM preparation, Gerber generation, and design adjustments to streamline production and reduce costs. - Tools: Altium Designer, KiCad, LTspice, Proteus, MATLAB/Simulink . 2. Firmware & Software Development - Programming: C, C++, Embedded C, Python (for automation and validation). - System Development: Linux-based platforms, MCU firmware, RTOS (FreeRTOS), power optimization, bootloaders, OTA updates, and debugging. - Connectivity & IoT: WiFi, BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, GSM/LTE/NB-IoT/5G, GPS, RFID, NFC. - Communication Interfaces: UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, RS232, RS485, CAN, Modbus RTU/TCP, USB, Ethernet. - User Interface: LVGL-driven GUIs, TFT/OLED displays, and touch interfaces. 3. Development Process & Collaboration - Product Lifecycle Support: Concept → prototyping → validation → production handover. - Workflow & Management: Organized development using Git, Jira, and structured documentation with clear milestones. - Global Collaboration: Experience working across US, EU, and Asia time zones with consistent communication. - Troubleshooting: Strong capability in diagnosing and resolving both hardware and firmware issues. 4. Why Choose Me? - Unified Skillset: Combined hardware and firmware capabilities help minimize back-and-forth and speed up delivery. - Practical Engineering Approach: Designs are built with real-world constraints in mind — not just theory. - Efficiency-Oriented: Focus on reducing unnecessary costs while maintaining performance and reliability. - Clear & Responsive Communication: Regular updates, well-documented progress, and quick feedback. Looking to bring your idea into a functional, well-engineered product? Feel free to reach out. I’d be glad to discuss your project !!!
- ESP32
- KiCad
- Linux
- Altium Designer
- STM32
- Raspberry Pi
- LoRa
- Arduino
- Microcontroller Programming
- Hardware Design
- Bluetooth LE
- PCB Design
- Touchscreen
- WiFi
- NFC
Istanbul, Turkey
🗣️ What Clients Worldwide Are Saying: ⭐ "Muhammad delivered an outstanding electronics enclosure design... The design quality is on par with work I've seen from agencies charging five times as much. I will absolutely hire him again." — Oula Fuel (Kuwait) 🇰🇼 ⭐ "Outstanding mechanical design support. Muhammed iterates rapidly and has a sharp eye for detail, he actually found and corrected flaws in our original base design." — Zigzag Networks (Zurich, Switzerland) 🇨🇭 ⭐ "Muhammed is very professional and experienced. He will dive into the details of your project, as if it's his own, to get done what is required." — Tempvault (USA) 🇺🇸 ⭐ "Muhammed's work was exceptional. So much so, I immediately commenced another project with him. He is responsive, knowledgeable and curious to find solutions." — Imni (Nigeria) 🇳🇬 🌍 Providing Worldwide Engineering Services Welcome, Dear Customer! 👋 I am Muhammed, a Top-Rated Electromechanical & Product Design Engineer (100% Job Success). I specialize in taking consumer electronics and complex hardware products from a rough idea on paper ✍️ to a fully functioning, manufacturable reality 🏭. Whether you need a custom PCB for a smart wearable ⌚, a complex IP-sealed enclosure for an NFC sensor 📡, or thermal simulations for a food appliance 🌡️, I provide an end-to-end, full-stack hardware solution. 🔧 Core Capabilities & Services: ⚡ Electronics & PCB Design: Schematic capture and custom PCB layout using KiCAD and EasyEDA. I deliver production-ready Gerber files, BOMs, and component sourcing for rapid electronics prototyping. 🏗️ Mechanical & Industrial Design: Advanced CAD modeling, complex organic surface design, and physics-driven engineering to ensure robust, highly functional enclosures. 🔄 Prototyping & Reverse Engineering: 3D scanning of intricate mechanisms, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and iterative testing to validate electromechanical assemblies. ⚙️ Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Developing injection-molding ready parts, snap-fits, CNC fixtures, casting molds, and complete assemblies optimized for mass production. 🌊 CFD & FEA Simulations: Fluid dynamics, thermal distribution, and structural analysis to mathematically validate designs before physical prototyping. 🌟 Why Choose Me? Unlike generalist designers, I combine a PhD-level understanding of physics 🔬 with practical, factory-floor manufacturing knowledge 👷♂️. ✔️ Full-Stack Product Developer: I bridge the gap between custom electronics and physical enclosures. I ensure your PCB perfectly integrates with its housing, accounting for component access, battery fitment, and mechanical sealing. ✔️ Manufacturing Expert: I don't just draw pretty pictures; I engineer parts that can actually be made. I understand real-world tolerances, draft angles, and material properties perfectly. ✔️ Simulation-Led Design: As a PhD candidate specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), I use deep analysis to optimize airflow, fluid forces, and thermal integrity, saving you money on early-stage tooling. 💻 Industry-Standard Software: Electronics: KiCAD ⚡, EasyEDA 🔌 Mechanical CAD: Siemens NX (expert in high-end surfacing) 📐, Autodesk Fusion 360 🔄, SolidWorks 🛠️, SpaceClaim 🧊 Simulation: Ansys Fluent 🌪️ 🤝 Let’s build something incredible together! Whether you need precision mechanical engineering, rapid electromechanical prototyping, or ready-to-manufacture files, I am committed to delivering excellence. Send me a message, and let's bring your vision to life! 💡🚀
- Hardware Design
- Hardware Prototyping
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical Design
- Product Design
- Consumer Electronics
- Design for Manufacturing
- Reverse Engineering
- Prototyping
- Siemens NX
- SolidWorks
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Finite Element Analysis
- ANSYS
- Product Development
- CAD
- Microcontroller
- 3D Printing
- KiCad
- Autodesk Fusion 360
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