I take IoT products from napkin sketch to factory floor. Not just design, actual production.
Most hardware freelancers hand you a schematic and wish you luck. I handle the full journey: requirements, hardware architecture, schematic design, PCB layout, CE/FCC/RED certification, DFM optimization, and factory management through my manufacturing network in Shenzhen.
What I bring that's hard to find on this platform:
→ 10+ years shipping real IoT products build in the largest factories in the world.
→ Direct relationships with PCB fabricators, PCBA assemblers, and test houses in China.
→ CE/RED/FCC certification expertise, I know what passes and what gets rejected.
→ PogoBot: our own production test platform used in active manufacturing lines.
→ Full product management: I coordinate firmware, mechanical, and supply chain in parallel
Tech stack:
Nordic nRF9160/nRF5340, ESP32, BLE, LoRaWAN, LTE-M/NB-IoT, Altium, KiCad
Based in Delft, Netherlands. Insyght is a full-stack IoT studio: hardware, firmware, industrial design, mobile apps, cloud platforms, and production. One team, concept to certified product on the shelf.
Let's talk about your product! 15-minute call, no commitment.
Electrical Engineering
KiCad
PCB Design
Firmware
Firmware Programming
Product Development
Industrial & Product Design Consultation
Altium Designer
Marnick J.
Bavel, Netherlands
$35/hr
5.0
5 jobs
If you have a product idea you want to bring to life, I can help you turn it into something you can eventually hold in your hands. I’m a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with over 9 years of experience developing products from the first sketch all the way to fully functional prototypes.
I work across every stage of the design process, including concept development, CAD modeling, manufacturing, testing, and assembly. Over the years, I’ve gained practical experience with a wide range of fabrication methods such as laser cutting, creating precise DXF files, CNC machining, milling, lathe work, and general mechanical assembly. This means you’re not just getting a designer, but someone who understands how a product is actually built and how it needs to function in the real world.
Whether you need a clear product concept, detailed 3D models, functional prototypes, or a design refined for production, I can support your project from beginning to end. I can help you move smoothly through the entire development process, from the initial idea to a prototype you can test and hold.
From the first conversation to the final result, you will always know where your project stands. If you’re ready to turn your idea from an initial thought into a physical product, I’d be happy to help you take that next step.
SolidWorks
MATLAB
Python
Microsoft Excel
CNC Programming
Laser Cutting & Engraving Software
3D Printing
Project Management
CAD & CAM Software
Prototype Design
Functional Prototype
Testing
CAD
Modeling
Mechanical Engineering
Peter R.
Hengelo, Netherlands
$65/hr
5.0
56 jobs
Aeronautical Engineer, with extensive knowledge in CFD and FEM analysis.
Work experience in the mechanical, maritime and offshore sector. Expert in 3D design and optimization and highly experienced in materials, production methods and tolerances. 3D printing services for production or design validation (Owner of H2S Bambu)
More than 18 years of experience with Solidworks & ANSYS!
You´ll get a dedicated engineer, that understand deadlines and provides a high quality of work. Also interested in building a long-term collaboration if possible. I am working 100% of my time as a freelancer, so you can expect quick responses, good communication and the work will be provided when you want it.
www.caework .com
SolidWorks
3D Design
Finite Element Analysis
ANSYS
CAD
Design for Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Product Lifecycle Management Software
Composite Material
Material Selection
3D Printer
Maria A.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
$40/hr
4.9
196 jobs
Experienced Structural Engineer educated in an extensive field of structures, heavy and light, in various structural materials.
I possess a good understanding of today’s market design changes. I reply to technical questions quickly and recognize good engineering opportunities to adjust to existing designs to make them fit for purpose. I'm well-versed in Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, High Rise Structures, and Bridge Engineering.
Skilled in most design analysis software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, CSIBridge, CSICols, TEKLA TEDDS, FORTE, IDEA StatiCa, etc. Ample experience in basic structural engineering and capable of providing highly detailed structural engineering designs, plans, and specifications. Excellent in AutoCAD and have been using it for 16 years now.
My basic skills are:
• analyzing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;
• calculating the pressures, stresses, and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;
• considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel, and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
• liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
• examining structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;
• making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;
• working with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyze results of soil sample and in-situ tests;
• liaising with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;
• applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;
• using CAD technology for simulation purposes.
Autodesk AutoCAD
Structural Drawing
Structural Detailing
Wooden Structure
ETABS
Advance Steel
STAAD
Structural Analysis
Steel Structure
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
SAP
Construction
Janke B.
Uitgeest, Netherlands
$47/hr
4.9
104 jobs
10+ years agency experience • Expert-Vetted • 100+ successful Upwork projects • 48M reach • 87M impressions
Need a senior designer who can create campaigns, marketing assets and AI-generated imagery/video without endless revisions or hand-holding?
Over the past 10 years I've worked on brands like Heineken, AB InBev, John Deere and Discovery Bank, helping agencies and in-house teams deliver work that's on-brand, strategically sound and production-ready.
One of the campaigns I'm most proud of was Castle Lager's BackUp Squad football campaign, which reached 48 million people, generated 87 million impressions, and became a Bookmark Awards finalist.
What I can help you with:
Brand identity & visual systems
Marketing campaigns
Social media ads (static & video)
Graphic design
Print & editorial design
Packaging
Presentation & pitch deck design
AI-generated product & lifestyle imagery
AI product photography
Image compositing & retouching
I've completed 100+ successful projects on Upwork, and clients consistently describe me as professional, reliable and easy to work with.
As an Expert-Vetted freelancer, I've also trained creative teams working on Heineken and AB InBev brands to use generative AI in commercial production workflows.
Tools
Adobe Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Adobe CC • Firefly • Figma • Midjourney • Google Nano Banana • Weavy • Claude Design
Whether you need extra senior support for your team or someone to take care of a project from start to finish, I'd love to hear about it!
Social Media Content
Graphic Design
Brand Design
Brand Identity
Art Direction
Digital Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
AI Image Generation
Generative AI
AI Image Editing
Prompt Engineering
Photo Editing
Photo Manipulation
Product Photography
Pitch Deck
Presentation Design
Midjourney AI
Gemini Nano
Osman Ender K.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
$50/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Hi, I'm Osman Ender Kalender, a Naval Architect (MSc) based in the Netherlands with 15+ years of experience in yacht design, commercial vessels, workboats, small craft engineering, and advanced 3D modeling.
My background spans Feadship, Damen Schelde Naval Shipyard, Euromarine, Sarp Yachts, and multiple R&D and concept-development roles. I specialize in solving complex marine engineering problems quickly and accurately—whether you need hydrodynamic analysis, stability, 3D vessel development, structural layouts, or professional engineering judgment for design decisions.
My work combines naval architecture + 3D visualization + practical shipyard-level engineering, which gives clients a rare combination:
beauty + engineering accuracy + production-ready thinking.
🔹 WHAT I DO BEST
1) Small Craft & Yacht Engineering (6–50 m)
- Hull design, refinements, hydrodynamic viability
- Stability, hydrostatics, trim analysis
- Powering prediction & engine sizing
- Weight estimation / LCG–VCG assessment
- CE/RCD-inspired compliance guidance
- Parasailing boats, fast craft, leisure craft, refit engineering
2) Concept-to-Model Development
-Starting from a hull, sketch, or GA, I can build a full 3D marine model including:
-Structural members (frames, girders, longitudinals)
-Decks, bulkheads, superstructure
-Machinery spaces & arrangement
-Piping fundamentals (routing, logical placement)
-Clean Rhino topology suitable for CNC & production
-CAD drawings (DWG/2D production sheets)
This is ideal for early-stage startups, boat builders, and engineering teams lacking in-house naval architecture support.
3) Fast Engineering Consultancy (48h Sprint)
Short, high-impact technical tasks:
Hydrodynamic viability check
Recommended HP + performance prediction
Weight distribution evaluation
Safety/rigging/structural recommendations
Quick technical memos for investors & founders
Pre-survey design review for concept feasibility
🔹 TOOLS & SOFTWARE
Rhino 3D (expert) – main modeling tool
Maxsurf – stability, hydrostatics, powering
PIAS – naval architecture tools
AutoCAD – 2D drafting
KeyShot / Lumion – photoreal renders
Siemens NX / 3DX / Teamcenter – production-level design
MS Project / PMI methodology – project planning
🔹 WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT?
✔ Engineering-Level Accuracy
Most 3D designers are artists.
I am an engineer first, ensuring proportions, hydrostatic balance, centerlines, and structure make sense in the real world.
✔ Shipyard-Ready Thinking
I’ve worked inside major Dutch yards. I know what is buildable, maintainable, and safe.
✔ Clear Communication & Documentation
I can deliver technical notes, short engineering memos, design justifications, and investor-friendly feasibility summaries.
✔ Fast & Iterative
My workflow is ideal for clients who need progress quickly:
“Share your model → I analyze → we iterate → you get clear answers.”
✔ Global Marine Perspective
Hydrodynamics, weight, stability, safety—and the practical realities of operating boats—are core to how I work.
🔹 TYPES OF PROJECTS I DELIVER
-3D Development
Cargo ships (from hull + GA → full 3D structure)
Passenger boats
Parasailing vessels
RIBs, tenders, chase boats
Concept vessels & prototypes
-Technical Guidance
Stability (intact/damage overview level)
Powering & performance
Weight distribution plans
Safety equipment selection
Preliminary structural evaluation
Feasibility assessments
-Visualization
Photorealistic renderings
Concept presentation materials
Environment renders (river, sea, marina)
🔹 WHO I WORK WITH
Boat builders
Designers & inventors
Startups developing new marine products
Shipyards lacking NA support
Entrepreneurs validating a concept
Training schools, watersports companies
RYA/CE consultants needing NA input
🔹 AVAILABILITY
I work less than 30 hours/week, but in high-focus blocks, ideal for clients who want fast progress and clear results.
Short-term sprints or long-term recurring support available.
If your project involves water, structure, performance, or the real-world behavior of marine craft — I can help.
Let’s build something seaworthy together.
Send your hull, 3D model, GA, or even a sketch — and I’ll take it from there.
— Osman Ender Kalender
Naval Architect, MSc
Engineering Design
3D Modeling
Rhinoceros 3D
3D Design
Naval Engineering
Boat
3D Animation
Marine Engineering
Modeling
Visualization
Feasibility Study
Project Management
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