I help startups, manufacturers, and engineering teams develop reliable embedded and robotic products—from schematic design and PCB development to firmware, hardware testing, and complete system integration.
I am an Embedded Systems and Robotics Engineer with 5 years of experience, 100% Upwork Job Success, 300+ completed hours, and proven long-term client relationships.
My recent work includes a 6-DOF industrial robotic arm using distributed CANopen control, a compact ESP32 controller for six stepper motors, custom robotic-arm interface PCBs, and medical-device control electronics.
**Services I provide:**
• STM32, ESP32, and ARM Cortex-M firmware
• Embedded C/C++ programming
• Schematic capture and multilayer PCB design
• Hardware bring-up, debugging, and testing
• Stepper, servo, and BLDC motor control
• CAN, CANopen, UART, SPI, I2C, and Modbus
• Sensor, encoder, actuator, and display integration
• Robotics and industrial automation
• IoT and connected-device development
• BOMs, Gerber files, manufacturing files, and documentation
I have contributed to medical-device projects involving pneumatic lithotripsy systems, surgical light sources, irrigation and suction pumps, dialysis monitoring systems, and fluoroscopic imaging equipment.
My focus is on practical engineering, clear communication, maintainable firmware, manufacturable PCB designs, and dependable system performance. I can support complete product development or a specific stage such as firmware, PCB design, debugging, or system integration.
Electronics
Arduino
Embedded C
Embedded System
ESP32
Firmware Programming
Internet of Things
Microcontroller Programming
PCB Design
STM32
KiCad
Altium Designer
Robotics
CAN Bus
Circuit Design
Electronic Circuit Design
Hardware Prototyping
Medical Device
Proteus Design Suite
EasyEDA
Ahad M.
Lahore, Pakistan
$25/hr
4.8
38 jobs
I built and design the PCB, write the firmware, model the enclosure, and build the IoT app that controls it. Products I have built are live on Google Play, the App Store, and in the hands of US/EU customers right now.
I'm a 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 & 𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 with a Master's in Embedded Systems and a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. I take products end-to-end from PCB design, firmware, enclosure, IoT mobile app, to cloud, so you get one Partner accountable for the whole stack instead of coordinating four of them.
𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐈𝐧:
➙ Consumer electronics, smart home devices, connected appliances
➙ Audio and DSP products, Audio/Sound Devices, real-time processing
➙ Stepper motor, CNC Machines, 3D Printers, Stepper Motors, Driver, DC Generators, Energy Harvesting
➙ Smart RGB light control Systems, Hall Effect Systems
➙ Industrial IoT, Home automation, Modbus/CAN gateways, CAN telematics
➙ Medical devices, wearables, monitoring systems, Automotive
➙ Asset tracking, smart agriculture, LoRaWAN sensor networks
𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞:
𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐒𝐨𝐂𝐬: STM32, ESP32 (S2/S3, A1S Dual-Core, ESP8266), Arduino (Nano, Mega, Mini, Pro, Uno), Nordic nRF52840/nRF5340, AVR (ATmega, ATtiny), PIC16/PIC18/PIC32, Raspberry Pi, Cortex-M0/M0+/M3/M4/M7/M33, Cortex-A53/A72/A76, Cortex-R4/R5/R52, Teensy 4.1, FPGA
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞: Embedded C/C++, MicroPython, ARM Assembly, Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL. FreeRTOS, Azure RTOS (ThreadX). Bare-metal, HAL, and LL driver development. STM32CubeIDE, ESP-IDF, PlatformIO, Arduino, CMake, GCC Arm toolchain.
𝐏𝐂𝐁 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Expertise in 2-12 layer boards, rigid & flex, and HDI designs using Altium Designer, KiCad, and Eagle, with a focus on high-speed signal integrity, impedance matching, thermal design, high-current routing, and RF layout including Pi-network antenna tuning.
𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥/𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Proficient in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD for injection-molding-ready designs, SLA/FDM 3D printing, IP65/IP67/IP68 waterproofing, and advanced thermal management.
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN (CANOpen, J1939), USB HID, PCIe, DMA, PWM, ADC/DAC, I2S/PDM audio, EEPROM/Flash.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Wi-Fi, BLE 5.x, LoRa/LoRaWAN, NFC/RFID (MiFare, ISO14443), LTE-M, NB-IoT, 4G LTE, u-blox GNSS (M8/M10), RS485, RS232, Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet.
𝐈𝐨𝐓 & 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: MQTT/MQTTS, HTTPS, WebSockets, TLS 1.3, JSON-RPC. AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT, Blynk, ThingsBoard, Tuya.
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬: Flutter, React Native, React.js, Vue.js, Node-RED, Firebase, PWAs. Qt for Embedded, PyQt5. OLED, TFT, IPS, E-Paper, LED Matrix, 7-Segment, rotary encoders.
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Secure Boot, AES, ECC, OTA updates. Design-for-certification for CE, FCC, EMI/EMC, ESD (IEC 61000-4-2), UL, ISO 9001/13485.
𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡:
➙ Clear weekly progress updates, often including demo videos, schematics, firmware commits, and simulation results.
➙ Version-controlled deliverables (Git) and meticulously documented, clean code.
➙ Transparent communication regarding progress, challenges, and potential risks.
➙ Strong research-driven approach focused on solving technically difficult problems efficiently.
➙ Open to starting with a paid pilot project before committing to a larger scope.
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝
A reliable partner to design a new product from scratch, rescue a stalled hardware project, and control systems, port firmware between MCU families, add IoT/cloud connectivity to an existing device, or build the mobile app and backend that makes your hardware actually useful.
Invite me to your Job or send me a message with your product concept, current stage, and what's blocking you.
Arduino Firmware
C++
Embedded C
Embedded System
ESP32
Firmware Programming
Internet of Things
PCB Design
Python
Raspberry Pi
STM32
Hardware Prototyping
Altium Designer
Product Development
Digital Signal Processing
Mechanical Design
Audio Engineering
KiCad
ARM Cortex-M
TinyML
Hafiz Muhammad U.
Lahore, Pakistan
$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs
🛠️ Innovative geek and problem solver. Started at a young age with Android app development and web automation, ventured into Electrical Engineering degree, mastering circuit/PCB design, embedded systems, and IoT skills. 🌐🔌 Excels in 3D printing and 3D modeling as a side hobby. Designed and built 3D Printers and CNC machines out of the passion for robotics. 🖨️ Presently, leads a team of experts to offer complete product design and prototyping solutions. Let's craft your ideas into reality! 🚀
Electronics
Embedded System
ESP32
Industrial Automation
Internet of Things
PCB Design
Python
Altium Designer
3D Printing
Circuit Design
Product Launch
Industrial Design
Industrial Internet of Things
Industrial & Product Design Consultation
Automation
Product Design
Product Development Life Cycle
Product Development
Product Development Process
Industrial Engineering
Ahsan K.
Lahore, Pakistan
$40/hr
4.9
48 jobs
I am an Embedded IoT Engineer specializing in delivering complete end-to-end solutions—from custom firmware and PCB design to mobile app integration and cloud connectivity. I’ve worked across a wide range of microcontrollers including ESP32, STM32, and nRF52, and have hands-on experience with BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NB-IoT, and 4G/5G technologies. My expertise spans applications in smart healthcare, industrial automation, asset tracking, and consumer electronics. Whether it's rapid prototyping or scaling to production, I bring a practical, full-stack approach to building reliable and connected systems.
Embedded Operating System
Firmware
Embedded Application
Embedded C
Embedded Linux
Embedded System
ESP32
Firmware Programming
Microcontroller Programming
Qt Framework
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Firmware
STM32
AWS IoT Core
Qt Creator
Muhammad R.
Lahore, Pakistan
$45/hr
5.0
34 jobs
I've developed and deployed 20+ production embedded & IoT products across healthcare, agriculture, wearables, security, automotive, and industrial devices. I design connected products end-to-end including firmware, multi-layer PCB, enclosure, and IoT dashboards, from concept to MVP to mass production.
As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer with a background in Electrical Engineering, I help startups, entrepreneurs, and engineering teams design, develop, and launch connected products and stay accountable for the result from the first schematic to the production line.
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑:
➛ Firmware Development: Secure, optimized C/C++ firmware for various Microcontrollers and SBCs.
➛ Hardware Development & Integration: Multi-layer PCB designs in Altium/KiCad with driver integration.
➛ Enclosure Design: 3D-printable prototypes through production-ready CAD.
➛ IoT Web & Mobile Dashboards + Cloud Integration: Web dashboards and mobile apps integrated with BLE/Wi-Fi/LoRa IoT devices.
𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐈'𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃
• Frostmed: Vaccine Transport Cooler (ESP32) - safe transit with live temperature visibility. Mass production.
• SmartBolt: Smart Door Lock (nRF52840) - NFC tap-to-unlock, BLE app control, months on one battery.
• Palm: Smart Thermal Waste Bin (ESP32) - Firmware, PCB, App & cloud fleet management.
• NAPL: Groundwater Oil Filtration System (ESP32) - extracts oil from contaminated sites, solar-powered, unattended.
• LoRaWAN Smart Call Device: emergency call button that works where cellular and Wi-Fi don't.
𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄:
• MCUs & SBCs: ESP32, nRF51/52/53/91, STM32, PIC, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Linux-based edge devices
• Real-Time Operating Systems: FreeRTOS, Zephyr for deterministic, multi-threaded applications
• ARM Processors & SoCs: Cortex-M & Cortex-A - bare-metal & RTOS firmware, Linux kernel porting, board support and driver development
• Programming Languages: C, Embedded C, C++, MicroPython, Python, TinyML, Shell scripting, TCL
• PCB Design: Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA - schematic capture, multi-layer layout, high-speed design, 3D modeling, and prototyping
• Networking & Communication Protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Modbus, RS-485, BLE, MQTT, LoRaWAN, LoRa, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, WebSockets for sensor networks and cloud/device communication
• Driver Development: Custom low-level drivers for GPIO, ADC, DAC, PWM, Timers, RTC, AC metering ICs, Watchdog, DMA, and memory-mapped IO
• Sensor Integration: Environmental (BME280, SHT31), IMU/Motion (MPU6050, BMA400, ADXL345), Biosignals (ECG/bioimpedance, heart rate), Power Monitoring (INA219, ACS712), GPS/GNSS (u-blox), Time-of-Flight, Hall Effect
• Cellular & GNSS Modules: SIM7600X (4G LTE), SIM800/900 series, Quectel, u-blox - AT command stacks, GNSS parsing, SMS/Call/HTTP, and fallback logic
• Display & HMI: TFT (ILI9341, ST7789), OLED (SSD1306), E-Ink, Addressable LEDs (WS2812B, SK6812 RGBW) - LVGL, Qt, SquareLine Studio
• IoT Web Dashboard & Mobile App Development: Flutter-based and custom web/mobile dashboards for remote monitoring and data sharing across devices
• IoT Platforms & Cloud Services: AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, ThingsBoard, Blynk, EMQX, Mosquitto
• Embedded Toolchains & IDEs: PlatformIO, ESP-IDF, STM32CubeIDE, nRF Connect SDK, VS Code - version control with Git & GitHub
• Security & Updates: TLS/SSL, AES-encrypted OTA with rollback, secure bootloaders, CRC integrity
𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐈 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄 𝐈𝐍:
🔹 Medical & Consumer Devices: wearables, health monitors, smart appliances
🔹 Industrial Automation: sensor/actuator control, live system monitoring
🔹 Smart Agriculture: environmental sensing, LoRa field networks
🔹 Automotive & Energy: CAN systems, GPS tracking, smart metering, BMS
🔹 IoT Connectivity: secure cloud gateways, OTA update pipelines
🔹 Prototyping: POC development, research kits, lab platforms
𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐄?
➛ Proven production experience - shipped products, not just prototypes.
➛ Milestone-driven development with clear planning and documentation.
➛ You own everything: schematics, firmware repo, Gerbers, STEP files.
➛ Straight answers - I flag requirements that will bite you at certification or manufacturing before you pay for them.
➛ Available post-launch for scaling, upgrades, and long-term support.
Send me your product idea, spec, or half-finished prototype, and I'll reply with a concrete assessment of what it takes to ship it.
C++
Firmware
Electrical Engineering
Embedded C
Embedded System
ESP32
Internet of Things
Microcontroller Programming
MQTT
PCB Design
Python
Raspberry Pi
Wireless Communication
STM32
nRF52
Edge AI
KiCad
FreeRTOS
Altium Designer
Hardware Prototyping
Muhammad B.
Lahore, Pakistan
$30/hr
5.0
19 jobs
I design and develop production-ready firmware for connected and embedded systems, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability. My work spans the full development lifecycle, including system architecture, firmware design and implementation, hardware bring-up, optimization, and deployment support for production environments.
I primarily work in C and C++ for ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, and NRF52 platforms. Both bare-metal and RTOS-based approaches are used, especially FreeRTOS, to build deterministic and efficient embedded systems. This includes designing multitasking architectures, handling interrupts, and implementing low-level peripheral control for real-time applications.
Strong experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, BLE, and WiFi, along with development of custom drivers for sensors and external hardware. The focus is on stable integration and efficient operation in resource-constrained embedded environments.
On the IoT side, I build firmware for secure and reliable connectivity between devices and cloud platforms. This includes MQTT-based telemetry systems, REST API integration, OTA update support, and low-power optimization techniques such as sleep modes, deep sleep, and duty cycling for battery-powered devices.
I also handle hardware bring-up and system-level debugging to support early-stage development and integration between firmware and hardware. Close collaboration with hardware teams ensures smooth integration between PCB design and firmware behavior.
In addition, I have experience in embedded AI and edge computing, including deploying TinyML models on microcontrollers.
I work with startups, hardware teams, and product companies, helping take embedded products from early prototypes to production deployment, as well as supporting existing systems through debugging, optimization, and firmware evolution.
Bluetooth LE
Bluetooth
Firmware
Embedded Application
Embedded C
Embedded System
ESP32
Firmware Programming
Microcontroller Programming
MQTT
Raspberry Pi
STM32
Internet of Things Software
AWS IoT Core
Azure IoT HuB
Hardware Prototyping
nRF52
nRF52832
FreeRTOS
TinyML
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