Most hardware products don't fail at the idea — they fail at execution. I lead architecture, embedded, and firmware work for founders building hardware that has to ship at production, not just demo.
I'm Karlis, principal engineer and founder of null2.one — a small senior studio for 0→1 hardware product work. We work with founders, scale-ups, and engineering teams where the cost of a wrong technical decision is months and six figures.
Where I'm strongest
— Hardware product architecture
— Embedded systems and firmware (STM32, ESP32, nRF, Linux)
— Power electronics, battery, USB-PD, thermal
— Sensors and closed-loop control
— Robotics and mechatronics
— DFM and industrialization (EVT → DVT → PVT)
What I actually solve
— "Our prototype works on the bench but won't survive a factory."
— "We've burned months on the wrong architecture and need to reset before raising again."
— "We're juggling four freelancers and have no senior technical owner."
— "We need to validate the risky paths before committing to tooling and certifications."
— "Our BOM looks fine on paper and is unmanufacturable at volume."
How I work — three phases, fixed scope, fixed price
01. Product Definition & Architecture — 4 to 8 weeks
Turn product ambiguity into explicit architectural, commercial, and production decisions before execution begins. Output: a product definition that survives contact with production.
02. Prototype & Validation — 6 to 14 weeks
Architecture-first prototyping that surfaces real constraints early. EVT-grade hardware with a clear path to production. Firmware, electronics, and mechanical integrated into one validated system.
03. Production Readiness & Industrialization — 8 to 20 weeks
Design for manufacturing, supplier selection, EVT/DVT/PVT gate support, end-of-line test strategy, clean handoff to manufacturing. The work that decides whether first-run yield holds.
Every engagement starts with Phase 01. No exceptions. You decide whether to continue to the next phase based on what comes out of the previous one.
Indicative pricing (USD)
— Phase 01 — Definition & Architecture: $8k–$25k
— Phase 02 — Prototype & Validation: $35k–$120k
— Phase 03 — Production Readiness: $60k–$250k+
Background
— Principal engineer & founder, null2.one
— Senior Product Manager, Aerones — robotics for wind-turbine inspection and maintenance
— CTO & CCO, NovaticLab — patent-pending robotic automation
— BEng, VIA University College, Denmark
— 10+ years across robotics, embedded, IoT, wearables, ruggedized industrial hardware
Why this works
You stop paying for time and start paying for outcomes. Each phase has a defined deliverable and a price agreed before any engineering begins. You decide whether to continue at every gate — no open-ended retainers, no scope drift. Everything we produce belongs to you: architecture, design files, firmware, test procedures, supplier relationships. No IP lock-in.
Who I work with
— Hardware founders who need clarity and a real architecture before raising or building
— Scale-ups who need deep technical execution on a critical system
— Funded startups where the next architecture decision is worth six figures of avoided rework
— Engineering teams that need senior system-level leadership without hiring a CTO
Not a fit
— Pure SaaS or web work
— "Can you just build this?" hourly task work
— Sub-$5k scopes
— Buyers shopping primarily on price
— Branding or marketing-only engagements
Next step
If you have a hardware product where the technical decisions are expensive to get wrong, send the job invite. I respond within one business day with an honest read on whether we're a fit. If we are, we scope a Phase 01 — fixed price, defined deliverable, no commitment beyond that.
Control Engineering
Hardware Prototyping
Hardware Design
Embedded System
Firmware Programming
Firmware
PCB Design
Power Electronics
Robotics
Mechatronics
Sensor
Sensor Fusion
Industrial Internet of Things
Bluetooth LE
STM32
ESP32
ESP8266
Design for Manufacturing
Product Architecture
Faisal M.
Lahore, Pakistan
$10/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Your MATLAB or Simulink project deserves an engineer who gets it right the first time, every time. With 12+ years and 100% Job Success, that engineer is here. I deliver validated, production-ready simulation and modeling solutions for engineers, researchers, and companies worldwide covering Digital Twin Development, AI-Powered Control Systems, Reinforcement Learning, Smart Grid Modeling, Physics-Informed Neural Networks, Predictive Maintenance, Model-Based Design, Embedded Coder, PID/LQR/MPC/State-Space Controllers, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Systems, EV and Battery Management Systems, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing, Signal Processing, System Identification, Mathematical Modeling, Embedded Systems, Stateflow, Computer Vision, Robotics System Toolbox, MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL Verification, Automotive and Aerospace Simulation, IEEE and Scopus Research Paper Models, and Optimization and Algorithm Development. Every project starts with full requirements analysis, ends with a clean validated well-documented model, delivered on time with free revisions until you are 100% satisfied. No matter how complex your project is I have seen it, built it, and delivered it. Message me now and let us get started.
Electrical Engineering
MATLAB
Simulink
Academic Research
Machine Learning
CFD Analysis
Mathematical Modeling
Python
CAD & CAM Software
Algorithm Development
Deep Learning
Reinforcement Learning
Model Optimization
Data Analysis
Robotics
Embedded C
Model Predictive Control
Optimization Modeling
Technical Report
Ahmed Hosny Abdelgalil A.
Cairo, Egypt
$5/hr
4.7
16 jobs
Automation Engineer | PLC, HMI, SCADA, OPC, MQTT, IIOT, VFD, SERVO Specialist
Experienced in designing and implementing industrial automation systems using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Keyence platforms.
I deliver reliable, efficient, and well-structured control solutions tailored to your process needs.
Proficient in industrial digital twin using Simumatik and Factory I/O for virtual.
What I Do:
Commissioning and realistic system testing.
PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Schneider EcoStruxure, Mitsubishi GX Works, etc.)
HMI & SCADA development (WinCC, FactoryTalk View, InduSoft Web Studio, etc.)
Industrial communication & network integration (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA)
Troubleshooting, commissioning, and system optimization
Migration of legacy control systems to modern platforms
Electrical Engineering
HVAC System Design
Engineering Simulation
Power System
Systems Engineering
SCADA
PLC Programming
Bassem Z.
Takelsa, Tunisia
$20/hr
4.8
239 jobs
Electrical engineer with many years of experience in Electrical Design and Industrial Automation.
I can design electrical switcheagrs, motor control centers and control panels for special and industrial machinery: Single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, BOM, etc. I use Autocad and Autocad Electrical. I am also proficient in PLC and HMI programming accross various platforms like Delta Automation, Automation Direct, Proface, Codesys, Red Lion, Schneider Electric, etc.
Autodesk AutoCAD
Electrical Design
Electrical Drawing
Hardware Design
CAD Drafting
PLC Programming
CODESYS
Panel Layout
PLC
Ladder Logic
Power Distribution
Energy Storage
Load Calculation
Energy Engineering
Energy & Utilities
Power Systems Engineering
waleed K.
Lahore, Pakistan
$35/hr
4.9
111 jobs
I am a control systems integrator with 9+ years of experience in industrial controls and automation (PLC/ SCADA/ RTU/ DCS).
As the manager of the company "Autovative Ltd.", me and my team have successfully completed 20+ process automation & CAD projects & services since 2021.and include projects for following industries, but not limited to:
--water & wastewater (Ajman Wastewater Treatment Plant, UAE)
--GEOSCADA (Arafat Yard SAS SCADA, Saudi Arabia)
--food & beverages(PEPSICO, Bangladesh)
--Infrastructure (Roads Access Management Center, Qatar)
Software/ Hardware skills for industrial Automation Include notable PLC/SCADA/DCS vendors like Rockwell Automation, Siemens, AVEVA / Wonderware, Schneider Electric, Software integration APIs (JS, HTML, C# .NET) and famous protocols like Ethernet IP, MODBUS, Profinet, OPC UA etc.)
CAD services delivered include product design, Technical drawings for electrical & control panels, photorealistic rendering, motion analysis, FEA and Animation using software like Solidworks, Solidworks Electrical, Autocad electrical etc.
CAD
3D Rendering
SolidWorks
Mechanical Design
Engineering Design
Industrial Engineering
PLC Programming
SCADA
Electrical Layout Design
Automation
Modbus
Industrial Automation
MAYAKKANNAN S.
Virudunagar, India
$40/hr
4.9
32 jobs
I am an Electrical Controls & Automation Professional have experience in Industrial Automation and Special purpose Machine Design.
I am proficient with Industrial Automation, Machine Design, Electrical, Control Hardware Selections, Machine Safety, Electrical Schematics, Drafting, Pneumatics, Software Configuration, Machine networking, Data collection, PLC, HMI programming, Testing and Documentation.
Have broad experience in Electrical Control Panel Design, System Integration & Testing.
I am glad to provide the solution to my clients using my expertise and knowledge. Thank you for visiting my profile.
Industrial Automation
Process Engineering
Safety Engineering
Engineering Design
Machine Design
Electrical Design
Special Purpose Machine Design
System Automation
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Drawing
PLC Programming
Load Calculation
Circuit Design
Schematic
Autodesk AutoCAD
Power Distribution
Electrical Layout Design
Industrial Internet of Things
CAD Drafting
National Electrical Code
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