Senior Hardware Engineer Needed to Debug CP2102N USB Enumeration Failure on Custom RFID PCB

Posted 4 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced hardware and PCB engineer to troubleshoot a USB connection issue on a custom RFID reader board. The board uses a USB-to-UART interface and is currently not being recognized correctly by Windows or Linux. We suspect the issue may be related to the USB power section or PCB implementation, but the full design needs to be reviewed. The selected engineer will review the schematic and PCB layout, identify the root cause, recommend the best fix, and update the design files if required. The work may include either preparing files for a PCB respin or providing clear rework instructions for the existing prototype boards. We are looking for someone with strong experience in custom PCB debugging, USB hardware design, board bring-up, and Altium Designer. Experience with CP2102N or similar USB interface devices is preferred. RFID hardware experience is helpful but not required. Please include a brief example of a similar USB or PCB issue you have diagnosed and resolved. Deliverables may include updated schematic and PCB files, revised manufacturing files, BOM changes, and a short explanation of the recommended solution. No Agency, Need to start immediately

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $30.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
PCB Design
Circuit Design
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:4 days ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    4
  • Unanswered invites:
    2
About the client
Member since Jun 11, 2026
  • United States
    Orlando6:23 AM
  • $24 total spent
    5 hires, 2 active
  • 16 hours

Explore similar jobs on Upwork

3D Design
Industrial Design
3D Printing
3D Modeling
Product Design
Hardware Design
RF Design
Electrical Engineering
PCB Design
Electronics

How it works

  • Post a job icon
    Create your free profile
    Highlight your skills and experience, show your portfolio, and set your ideal pay rate.
  • Talent comes to you icon
    Work the way you want
    Apply for jobs, create easy-to-by projects, or access exclusive opportunities that come to you.
  • Payment simplified icon
    Get paid securely
    From contract to payment, we help you work safely and get paid securely.
Want to get started? Create a profile

About Upwork

  • Rating is 4.9 out of 5.
    4.9/5
    (Average rating of clients by professionals)
  • G2 2021
    #1 freelance platform
  • 49,000+
    Signed contract every week
  • $2.3B
    Freelancers earned on Upwork in 2020

Find the best freelance jobs

Growing your career is as easy as creating a free profile and finding work like this that fits your skills.

Trusted by

  • Microsoft Logo
  • Airbnb Logo
  • Bissell Logo
  • GoDaddy Logo