PCB Designer/Engineer/Tutor for ESP32-S3

# KiCad Tutor Needed to Teach Full PCB Lifecycle for ESP32-S3 PCBA Project I am looking for an experienced **KiCad PCB designer / PCB engineer who can teach**. This is not just a design outsourcing job. I want a tutor/mentor who can walk me through the full process while I learn and actively work in KiCad. The project is a real **ESP32-S3 sensor board with an OLED display** that will fit into a 3D-printed enclosure. The board will be a fully custom PCB with the **ESP32-S3 chip directly on the PCB**, not just a carrier board for a development module. The final goal is a manufacturable PCBA through **JLCPCB and/or PCBWay**. ## Project Overview The board will include components such as: * ESP32-S3 chip directly on the PCB * OLED display * BME280 sensor * USB-C * Buttons * LEDs * Supporting passives and power circuitry * Board outline and mounting considerations for a 3D-printed enclosure This is for an educational electronics project, but the final result needs to be a real manufactured PCBA, not just a theoretical exercise. ## What I Need Help With I am using **KiCad 10**. I know basic KiCad navigation, but I want to be taught from a beginner-friendly level through the full PCB design and manufacturing workflow. I need help with the entire lifecycle, including: * Schematic design * Symbol selection and cleanup * Footprint selection and verification * Custom symbols or footprints if needed * Board outline * Component placement * PCB layout * Trace width and via sizing * Power routing * Ground pours * I2C routing * USB-C considerations * ESP32-S3 design considerations * SMD component selection * Silkscreen labeling * ERC and DRC review * Preparing files for PCBA manufacturing * Gerber export * Drill files * BOM generation * CPL / pick-and-place files * JLCPCB and/or PCBWay parts selection * PCBA order review before submission Experience with **JLCPCB / PCBWay PCBA** is a hard requirement. I need someone who understands not just PCB layout, but the production process and the common mistakes that cause manufacturing or assembly problems. ## How the Tutoring Should Work This will be done through live screen-share sessions using Zoom, Google Meet, or a similar platform. I want to drive KiCad on my computer most of the time while you explain what we are doing and why. However, you should also be comfortable taking control from time to time to demonstrate, correct, or explain something more efficiently. The ideal person is not just someone who can design a PCB. I need someone who can clearly teach and explain the reasoning behind each step. ## Expected Time Commitment I would like to start with a **1–2 hour session** to make sure the fit is good. If that goes well, I expect this could become a multi-session engagement of approximately **40 hours total**. Most work will be scheduled between **9:00 AM and 4:00 PM U.S. Central Time**. Fluent English is a hard requirement. ## Required Experience Please only apply if you have real experience with: * KiCad 10, or KiCad 9 with the ability to work comfortably while I use KiCad 10 * ESP32 or ESP32-S3 PCB design * Schematic design and PCB layout * SMD component selection and layout * JLCPCB and/or PCBWay PCBA ordering * BOM and CPL / pick-and-place file preparation * Gerber and drill file export * Footprint verification * Basic electronics design review * Designing boards that will actually be manufactured ## Deliverables By the end of the engagement, I want to have: * A completed KiCad schematic * A completed PCB layout * A clean KiCad project folder * Verified symbols and footprints * JLCPCB/PCBWay-ready Gerber files * Drill files * BOM * CPL / pick-and-place file * A final manufacturing review before ordering * Enough understanding that I can make future changes myself ## What I Am Not Looking For I am not looking for a full product-development firm. I am also not looking for someone who simply wants me to send the files so they can complete the design without teaching me. The teaching aspect is important. ## Ideal Applicant The ideal applicant is a PCB engineer or experienced PCB designer who: * Can teach clearly and patiently * Can explain design decisions in plain English * Has real PCBA manufacturing experience * Understands ESP32-S3 hardware design * Is comfortable with beginner-level questions * Can work live over screen share * Can help me avoid manufacturing mistakes before ordering ## Please Answer These Questions When Applying 1. What version of KiCad do you currently use? 2. Have you personally designed an ESP32 or ESP32-S3 PCB? 3. Have you personally ordered PCBA through JLCPCB or PCBWay? 4. Can you generate and review Gerber, drill, BOM, and CPL files for PCBA? 5. Are you comfortable teaching live over screen share while I drive KiCad? 6. Are you available between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM U.S. Central Time? 7. Can you explain PCB design decisions clearly to a beginner? 8. Please provide examples of PCB projects you have designed, especially any ESP32-related boards.