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
KiCad
Altium Designer
nRF52
STM32
ESP32
Raspberry Pi
FPGA
Hardware Design
EasyEDA
OrCAD
nRF52832
Arduino
LoRa
Embedded System
Firmware
Embedded Linux
Schematic
Bluetooth LE
WiFi
Estifanos N.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
$10/hr
4.5
78 jobs
I'm an experienced PCB Designer and Firmware developer with a strong background in Embedded Systems , PCB Design and manufacturing. With over 3 years of expertise,
✅ PCB DESIGN SERVICES:
• Expertise in PCB layout/design for up to 8 layers, offering cost-effective and space-saving solutions.
• Skill in creating custom schematics, footprints, symbols, and libraries from scratch.
• Proficiency in board design, including the creation of 3D models of PCBs in CAD and PDF formats.
• Experienced in firmware development and programming.
• Preparation of Gerber files for production, with a focus on selecting components, creating a bill of materials (BOM), and preparing comprehensive manufacturing documentation.
✅ FIRMWARE DEVELOPMENT:
• I develop custom firmware for various platforms such as FPGA, MCU, SoCs, ARM, NXP, PIC, Arduino, and Atmel.
• I specialize in programming for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and other wireless technologies.
✅ PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:
• I use SolidWorks for mechanical design, including 3D modeling and mold designs.
• I also design product enclosures.
✅ SPECIALIZATIONS:
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES:
• I design Battery Management Systems .
✅ FOR INDUSTRIAL/REMOTE CONTROL APPLICATIONS:
• I create microcontroller-based designs for robotics, automation, power systems, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• I have expertise in communication technologies like WiFi, TX/RX, Bluetooth, BLE, GATT, and radio.
✅ SOFTWARE EXPERTISE:
• I'm proficient in software like Altium Designer, Eagle PCB, KiCad, Proteus Design, and more.
• I'm skilled in using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for mechanical designs.
I understand and can design products to comply with UL Standards, ensuring safety and reliability.
My commitment is to provide high-quality, custom PCB designs that meet the specific needs of each client, using the latest software and adhering to the highest industry standards
Hardware Troubleshooting
Multilayer PCB
STM32
PCB Design
Arduino
Embedded C
ESP32
FPGA
Hardware Design
Python
LoRa
Antenna Design
nRF51
Schematic Capture
Electrical Engineering
Sajol H.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
$5/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Goal-driven hard worker, responsible and 3 years+ experience in PCB design, analog and mixed signal design, High-speed design. Skilled in the Internet of Things (IoT), hardware concept prototyping, embedded systems, and robotics.
PCB Design
Embedded System
ESP32
Arduino IDE
Altium Designer
Printed Circuit Board
Electronic Circuit Design
Electronics
Arduino Firmware
Arduino
MQTT
Firmware Programming
FreeRTOS
Segun O.
Osogbo, Nigeria
$20/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Top 5% Talent on Upwork | Embedded Systems & PCB Design Engineer | Electrical Engineering | 100% Job Success | 5+ Years
Are you looking for an experienced Embedded Systems, PCB Design & Electrical Engineering specialist who can transform your idea into a fully working smart device?
You're in the right place.
I specialize in Circuit Design, PCB Design, and Electronic Design handling the full path from schematic and multi-layer PCB layout, to firmware and Microcontroller Programming, to wireless integration, testing, debugging, and final prototype support. Whether it's a single board or a complete Internet of Things Solutions Design, I take it from concept to production-ready hardware.
Whether you're building a:
✔ Smart Home Device
✔ Wearable Product
✔ Industrial Sensor Node
✔ BLE Tracker
✔ WiFi Enabled Controller
✔ Battery Powered Embedded System
✔ Custom Wireless PCB Product
◆ Core Expertise
▸ Embedded Systems & Electronics
✓ Microcontroller Programming: STM32, ESP32/ESP8266, nRF52
✓ Ultra-Low Power Design: sub-µA standby, long-life battery systems
✓ PCB Design & Circuit Design: multi-layer, high-density, signal integrity optimized
✓ Electronic Design: schematic capture, BOM, design for manufacturing
✓ Embedded Firmware: UART, SPI, I2C, real-time systems
✓ Wireless: BLE, WiFi, LoRa, MQTT
✓ Motor Control: PID, stepper/servo systems
▸ System Development
✓ Hardware + Firmware integration
✓ Internet of Things Solutions Design (device to cloud)
✓ Debugging & production validation
✓ Power profiling & optimization
✓ OTA, bootloaders, custom protocols
◆ Tools & Technologies
▸ Firmware: C, C++, Python, FreeRTOS
▸ PCB Design: Altium Designer, KiCad
▸ Hardware: JTAG, Oscilloscope
▸ Communication: UART, SPI, I2C, RS485, Modbus
▸ IoT: BLE, WiFi, LoRa, MQTT
◆ Why Work With Me
✓ Electrical Engineering background with production focus
✓ Ultra-low power specialist (battery-operated systems)
✓ Full-stack embedded (hardware + firmware)
✓ Production-ready design focus
✓ Clear communication & reliable delivery
✓ Post-project support
I can engineer it professionally, efficiently, and production-ready and connect your hardware seamlessly to mobile apps, gateways, or cloud platforms.
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
Ta Duy L.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
$30/hr
4.9
53 jobs
Thank you for visiting my profile.
My name is Ta Duy Long,
I have extensive experience in electronic hardware and firmware development over 6 years.
My expertise and skills:
1. Electronic Schematic and PCB Design
- Mastering for vavious design tools such as Altium Designer, Kicad, Eagle and EasyEDA
- Qualfied design for complex digital and analog circuits
- EMC/EMI compatible PCB design and ceritifications
2. Firmware development for various MCUs and Embedded System
- Robust Firmware programming using C, C++, Python
- Familar with various Wire/Wireless communication protocols
- AI embedded system firmware development
3. Strong problem solving skills and keen eye for technical details
- Solving skills for cutting edge technologies
- Fixing issues and optimiztion for existing design
I always provide the qualified working result and kind support to 100% project success.
Hardware Troubleshooting
Electrical Layout Design
Schematic Capture
Antenna Testing
Review
Circuit Design
Firmware
Electronics
RF Design
Manufacturing
Prototype
Multilayer PCB
LAP V.
Tam Ky, Vietnam
$25/hr
4.9
105 jobs
I am mechatronics engineer from Việt Nam with 7+ years of experience in designing PCBs. I am familiar with various CAD tools including tools preferred by Manufacturers.
I am interested in doing this project with you. I have experience with Circuit Board designing and modification jobs. Handling circuits and PCB is my daily job.
I would like to talk about this project in details please message in the inbox to discuss more.
Expertise in:
1. KiCAD (main), Cr5000, EasyEDA, EAGLE, Altium, and other CAD tools.
2. PCB layout designing.
3. Design 3D model: Freecad, solidworks, CAD ...
4. Embedded device programming: Arduino, Avr, Esp8266, Esp32, Stm8,raspberry ...
5. Circuit Designing from Scratch.
6. Multilayer,Highspeed PCB design.
7. Python,labview software design
Embedded C
Multilayer PCB
KiCad
PCB Design
Arduino Firmware
Arduino
Arduino IDE
Electromechanics
C++
CNC Programming
AVR Microcontroller
Software Design
Software Development
Microsoft Visual C++
CMake
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