I’m Elijah, a passionate Embedded Systems Designer specializing in custom PCB design and firmware engineering. With a strong background in electronics and IoT product development, I bring innovative solutions to complex challenges. My expertise spans from designing efficient, high-quality PCB layouts to developing robust, optimised firmware.
What I Offer:
-Custom PCB Design: Creating reliable and production-ready PCB layouts using tools like KiCad,
tailored to your specific requirements.
-Firmware Engineering: Developing efficient, low-power firmware for microcontrollers, with a focus
on real-time performance and functionality.
-Prototyping & Testing: Access to a lab for minimal soldering, hardware integration, and basic
firmware testing, ensuring functionality and reliability.
Deliverables Include:
-Complete KiCad project files and detailed Gerber files for manufacturing
-A comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM)
-High-quality 3D rendered images of your PCB
-Assembly drawings and schematics for clear understanding
-Production-ready firmware code and documentation
Why Work With Me?
With hands-on experience in developing complex embedded systems, I understand the importance of precise design, efficient firmware, and seamless hardware-software integration. From concept to completion, I am committed to delivering professional, top-quality work that meets your needs.
Electronic Design
Layout Design
PCB Design
Multilayer PCB
Electronics
Schematic
ESP32
KiCad
Arduino
Firmware
Embedded System
Circuit Design
Bonface W.
Kakamega, Kenya
$35/hr
4.8
19 jobs
Top Rated Electronics Engineer specializing in production-ready PCB design and embedded firmware development. I help startups and industrial clients take hardware concepts from rough ideas and sketches to FCC/CE certified, production ready products.
🏆 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME
#Production-Ready PCBs:
Component selection and PCB Layouts optimized for your manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) requirements. Production ready files (Gerbers, CPL, BOM etc.)
#First-Time Right:
Strict adherence to IPC standards to prevent costly PCB redesigns.
#Full-Stack Capability:
Seamless integration between hardware PCB and MCU, SoC or MPU firmware to ensure product functionality.
🛠️ PCB DESIGN EXPERTISE
# Power Electronics PCBs: DC to DC, DC to AC and AC to DC power converters; BLDC motor ESCs; Multi-chemistry BMS etc.
# High-Speed & RF PCBs:
Controlled impedance, length tuning, High density layout (FPGAs, MPUs, PCIE etc. ) ; Inverted-F Antenna (IFA/) ,Meandered Inverted-F Antenna (MIFA) and patch antennas.
# IoT & Embedded systems PCBs:
Microcontroller integration (STM32, ESP32, nRF52, RP2350); Actuators such as servo motors, water pumps, heaters among others; Wired and wireless communication protocols such as WIFI, Bluetooth (BLE & Classic), Ethernet, LTE, LoRaWAN etc.
#Compliance:
Signal/Power integrity optimization for FCC, CE, and EMC testing.
🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING & REVIEWS
#Complete failure analysis and hardware debugging.
#In-depth schematic reviews and layout optimizations via Zoom or mail-in board testing.
⚙️ CAD TOOLS
#Altium Designer
#KiCAD
#EasyEDA
#Fusion360
#Solidworks
!!! Hit me up, lets turn your Idea into a Product !!!
Altium Designer
KiCad
PCB Design
Internet of Things
Schematic Capture
EasyEDA
STM32
Power Electronics
ESP32
Microcontroller
nRF52
LoRa
Bluetooth LE
Electronics
Electronic Circuit Design
FPGA
Multilayer PCB
RF Design
Antenna Design
USB Electronics
Anthony K.
Nyeri, Kenya
$31/hr
4.6
166 jobs
🎯 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Spanish, American and European Companies
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🥋 Professional Electrical and Electronics Engineer
I am an Embedded Systems Engineer with 10 years of experience in PCB design and firmware development. I work with a wide range of microcontrollers, with a strong focus on ESP32 and ESP-IDF IoT firmware development Framework. I design high-quality multilayer PCBs following signal integrity, EMI/EMC and Electrical Engineering best practices delivering reliable, production-ready boards and firmware.
My expertise include:
⚡Schematics Design
⚡PCB Design
⚡Firmware Development
⚡C/C++
⚡ESP32
PCB Design Deliverables
✔Gerber files
✔NC Drill files
✔BOM
✔Pick and Place files
✔Any other file a client may need
Why choose me:
- Vast experience
-Robust designs.
-Proven reliability (24/7 availability).
-Seamless communication with constant updates.
It's my pleasure to work on your project. Just drop me a message here at Upwork to discuss further.
Regards,
Anthony.
Electronic Design
PCB Design
Circuit Design
Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Embedded System
Altium Designer
Microcontroller Design
Digital Electronics
Hardware Design
Hardware Prototyping
ARM Cortex-M
ESP32
Arduino
Schematic Capture
Schematic
Multilayer PCB
Prototype Design
Wearable Technology
Firmware Programming
Peter K.
Nyeri, Kenya
$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Hi! Are you looking for someone who can help in
✓PCB Design
✓ Firmware Programming
✓ Android Development
Worry no more, I am here to cater for your needs. My name is Peter Muchendu and I am a Mechatronic Engineer with over 4 years of experience in my area of specialization.
Below is my experience as
1. PCB Designer
Designed and developed PCB layouts for various electronic products using Altium Designer and Eagle PCB.
Conducted schematic capture and component selection for PCB designs.
Worked closely with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration of PCBs into final products.
Developed and maintained PCB design documentation and provided technical support to other teams.
2. Firmware Programmer
Programmed microcontrollers using C and C++ languages for various applications, including robotics, automation, and IoT devices.
Developed custom libraries and sketches for Arduino boards to optimize performance and functionality.
Conducted debugging and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues to ensure proper functionality of the systems.
Collaborated with hardware and software teams to integrate Arduino boards into final products.
3. Android Developer
Developed and maintained Android applications for various industries, including healthcare, education, and entertainment.
Designed and implemented user interfaces using XML and Android Studio.
Integrated third-party libraries and APIs to enhance application functionality.
Conducted testing and debugging of applications to ensure proper functionality and user experience.
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Chat me out and will deliver you the best that you deserve. Thank you.
Embedded System
Altium Designer
STM32
Circuit Design
Multilayer PCB
Schematic
Android Studio
ESP32
KiCad
Proteus Design Suite
PCB Design
EasyEDA
Firmware Programming
Peter I.
Nairobi, Kenya
$50/hr
4.9
7 jobs
🥇 Top-Tier UI UX Designer & Product Engineer with 7+ Years of Strategic Experience:
I am a design engineering professional specializing in high-fidelity UI UX Design and Product Strategy for the AI era. I don't just deliver mockups; I build production-ready interfaces that scale seamlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop. From complex SaaS dashboards to AI-focused productivity tools, I ensure every pixel serves a business goal and every interaction is engineered for growth.
☎️ Invite me to the job or simply send a message and I’ll get back to you shortly to discuss how we can turn your vision into a market-ready product in as little as 2 weeks.
Proven Expertise & Quantitative Results:
❇️ Enterprise AI Data Intelligence: Led the end-to-end product design for an enterprise-grade AI workflow automation platform. Defined the strategy, architecture, and user journeys from the ground up, delivering 120+ high-fidelity UI pages. This project has become the primary driver for investor conversion and high-level corporate acquisition talks.
❇️ Complex Data Visualization: Designed a work-hours analysis system for 1,000+ employees across 11 regions, simplifying dense technical data into a clean, actionable UI that optimized management workflows.
✳️ Rapid MVP Cycles: Proven ability to take a concept from strategy to a fully interactive Figma prototype in 14 days, facilitating rapid market testing and investor demos.
✳️ Enterprise-Grade Organization: I build robust Design Systems using Variables, Advanced Auto-Layout, and Multi-step Components that give your developers a 40% head start in production.
Why My UI UX Design Workflow Wins:
💎 Production-Ready Focus: I am not a UX and wireframe-only designer. I eliminate developer guessing by defining all component states (hover, active, disabled) and micro-interactions upfront.
💎 Specialized Hardware UX: Expert in designing for stylus-driven experiences (Apple Pencil, S Pen) with a deep understanding of tablet-first constraints and mobile-first responsiveness.
💎 AI-Centric Product Thinking: I design for the AI-first world, integrating contextual memory, AI-assisted collaboration, and automated workflows into the user journey.
The Comprehensive Deliverable Package (Your Product Blueprint):
1️⃣ Meticulous Figma Source Ecosystem: Highly organized files utilizing Advanced Auto-Layout, Variables (Tokens), and Dynamic Design Principles.
2️⃣ Scalable Design System (V1): Reusable UI components (buttons, inputs, modals) and global styles to prevent technical debt.
3️⃣ High-Fidelity (Active Browser) Prototypes: Interactive, clickable prototypes that simulate real software behavior, perfect for investor pitches.
4️⃣ Technical Information Architecture: Comprehensive User-Flow Diagrams, IA maps, and UI/UX Fragments documenting the logic of every transition.
5️⃣ Production-Ready Frontend Snippets: AI-optimized code fragments and CSS/React/Flutter snippets to give your team a 40-60% head start.
Ready to Build the Future of Your Product? Don't hesitate to invite me to the job. I usually respond promptly and am ready to schedule a discovery call to refine your implementation.
User Experience Design
User Interface Design
User-Centered Design
Mobile App Design
Adaptive Web Design
Responsive Design
High Fidelity Design
UI/UX Prototyping
Icon Design
User Experience Strategy
Agile Project Management
Usability Testing
Information Architecture
Design & Usability Research
Corporate Brand Identity
Nickson O.
Nairobi, Kenya
$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I am a technology enthusiast . My skills include:
1. Electronic circuit design (Multism, Proteus, EasyEDA, etc.)
2. PCB design and layout (kiCad, EAGLE, EasyEDA, and Proteus)
3.CAD, CAM, CAE (Fusion 360, Inventor and Solid works)
4. Embedded system Design ( arduino and the AVR at-mega micro-controllers using C++). I have my way around the Atmel Studio
Engineering is a passion to me, and any project I tackle, I do it passionately and enthusiastically with professionalism to make it AWESOME!
3D Modeling
Printable 3D Models
Electrical Drawing
Arduino
Electronic Circuit Design
Embedded System
Arduino Firmware
PCB Design
Mechanical Design
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