I'm a biomedical engineer with a variety of skills spanning electronics, 3D printing, and CAD. I'm looking to help individuals with their initial prototypes so that they can take ideas to the next level.
Hardware Prototyping
Prototype Model
Prototyping
Autodesk Fusion 360
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
PCB Design
Electronics
3D Printing
Electronic Workbench
3D Design
3D Modeling
IT Support
Electrical Engineering
Product Design
Jordan S.
McKinney, Texas
$85/hr
4.3
23 jobs
Electronics Engineer & CEO, StepTech LLC | Full-Stack Product Development & Manufacturing Specialist
I'm an accomplished Electronics Engineer with over 7 years of experience, and as the CEO of StepTech LLC, I specialize in guiding professional commercial products from initial conception to successful production. My business is built on delivering innovative, manufacturable electronic solutions for a diverse client base across medical, pharmaceutical, and entertainment industries.
My expertise covers the entire product development lifecycle, bridging the gap between hardware and software. I excel at Product Design and Development, translating client visions into tangible solutions through advanced 3D printing (including industrial-grade FDM and 12k resin capabilities) for rapid, high-fidelity prototyping and user feedback integration. I also have an in house CNC machine for metal and delrin part creation.
In Hardware Engineering, I possess a strong understanding of components, proficiently manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), generate production-ready Gerber files, and employ precision SMD soldering techniques. My Software Development skills enable me to create user-friendly and intuitive applications that seamlessly integrate with custom hardware.
I am dedicated to exceeding expectations by delivering projects efficiently and effectively. My commitment to clear, consistent communication ensures a collaborative and successful partnership, from concept validation through to market readiness.
User Interface Design
UI Graphics
Multilayer PCB
PCB Design
Printed Circuit Board
Expert
Web UI
Specifications
C#
C++
C
Open Source
Umit K.
Naperville, Illinois
$60/hr
4.6
127 jobs
✅ Lead System Design Engineer with 14 years' of experience
✔︎ TOP RATED PLUS | 80+ happy customers
🚀 Providing turn-key solutions from idea to production: Electronics, Firmware, Mobile Software, Prototyping, and Manufacturing.
HARDWARE:
- Schematic Design: Digital Systems, Analog boards, Power electronics.
- Environment: Altium Designer, Kicad
- PCB Layout: 1 - 18 layers, 3D View, and Manufacturing Service in JLCPCB and PCBWAY
- Outputs: Component selection, BOM generation, Manufacturing documents.
FIRMWARE:
- FPGA firmware in VHDL on Xilinx/Altera FPGA and SoC,
- MCU firmware in C/C++ for ARM, ST, TI, NXP, Atmel, PIC, Arduino, PSOC, ESP32, and NRF series.
- Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and wireless module programming.
SOFTWARE:
- Embedded Linux Yocto, Buildroot, Busybox
- Embedded coding bare-metal C, Freertos, ThreadX, UC-OS
- QT C++
- Mobile apps: native apps for Android (Java)
- Backend: Python
- User interface (UI, UX)
PROTOTYPING:
- PCB Prototype manufacturing, debugging, and validation;
- Consultation on any aspect of design and manufacturing.
HIGHLY SPECIALIZED IN
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AUTOMOTIVE / ELECTRIC VEHICLES:
- Body Control Module (BCM)
- Requested Wireless System
- Powertrain Engine Control Unit (Gasoline/Diesel ECU)
- Door Control Unit
- Canbus Gateway TCP/IP (CANFD)
- Instrumental Cluster for Infotainment
- Entertainment Systems with the application processor
- Video capture and monitoring systems
CONSUMER:
- IoT projects, sensors, wearable electronics, smart-home systems
- Medical Electronic Goniometer
INDUSTRIAL:
- High-reliability systems for critical applications (Robotics, Oil and Gas, Automation);
- Micro-controller and FPGA-based control systems
- Power Supplies (AC/DC/AC) and Electric Drives (240/480VAC)
- MPPT and Inverter for energy conversion systems
- Analog Video: CVBS, Composite, PAL, NTSC, AHD
- Digital Video: CSI2, DSI, TI FPD-Link3, HD/3G-SDI
WIRELESS:
- Bluetooth and BLE-enabled devices (Bluetooth 4.0/4.2/5.0, BLE)
- 2.4Ghz radio transmitters (WiFi, Bluetooth, Radio)
- GSM Tracking system
- GPS capture module
- LORA Products
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*MCU* :
Freescale MPC55xx/MPC56xx, ARM Cortex M3/4 - ARM A8/9,
Motorola 68HC11, Motorola 68HC12, TI DSP TM320C6713,
TI CC2530 8051RF Cores, iMX51/53/6/8 Multimedia Processors,
TI Sitara AM335 Industrial cores, Intel Atom, Infenion TC389/399,
STM32 M0/M4/F7/H7, MSP430, Ambarella S5L, Nextchip NVP6134, NVP6324 AHD, ESP32, NRF52, PSOC6.
*Operating Systems* :
Embedded Linux, RTOS
*FPGA and SoC* :
VHDL, Quartus, Xilinx ISE, Vivado.
Xilinx Spartan-3/6, Zynq-7, Ultrascale MPSOC.
*RADAR* :
Acconeer A111, A121
Innosent SMR
RFBeam
CDM324
*BLUETOOTH* :
TI CC series, Microchip RN42
*Communications* :
TCP/IP, RS232, RS422, RS485, CAN-BUS, SPI, I2C, One wire, QSPI, Modbus
*Testing* :
Vectorcast, Polyspace Unit Test, QAC Statical Code Analysis
*Development Environment* :
CodeWarrior, Eclipse, Visual Studio, QT, Keil, IAR, Understand
*Configuration management* :
SVN, JIRA, IBM Rational DOORS, IBM Clearcase/ClearQuest
*Specialties* :
DO-178C certification, aerospace, real-time software, model-based software design, HMI design,
powertrain control units, ETPU, Automotive fault management regulations (OBD, J1939) and routines, Video capturing and monitoring interfaces such as MIPI csi2, dsi, and dual lvds.
Developing high-volume electronic devices, IoT products
Tags: Electrical Engineer, Electronics, Hardware Design, Firmware Development, PCB Design, PCB Layout Service, Board Layout, Schematics, Altium Designer, IoT, Internet of Things, Power Electronics, Bluetooth, BLE, TI, Texas Instruments, Freescale, NXP, FPGA, SoC, VHDL, Verilog, Xilinx, Altera, VHDL, C, C++, MCU, RTOS, Microcontroller, prototype, validation, Enclosures, BMS, SolidWorks, Android, Java, Mobile Apps, Database, Python.
Services:
- Embedded software design in C/C++,
- PCB schematics and layout design, all fabrication outputs will be provided,
- GUI design with Qt C++,
- Embedded component search,
- Engineering system design,
- Android and IOS application development for Embedded devices,
- IoT, Gateway, PLC automation for industry-grade projects,
- Embedded Linux device driver, root file system, video streaming, qt embedded, etc.
- Camera and video monitoring system design
- FPGA SW design
- Hardware Design/Component BOM
- Turnkey Product Design
FPGA
Embedded C
J1939
STM32
C++
Embedded System
Embedded Linux
Automotive
Power Electronics
Microcontroller
Hardware Design
PCB Design
Qt Framework
Altium Designer
ESP32
Taylor A.
Gold Bar, Washington
$90/hr
5.0
30 jobs
I help teams design and ship connected hardware products, whether you are building a new venture or expanding an existing product line. From high-level system architecture through schematic design, PCB layout, embedded firmware, cloud integration, and production readiness, I support the full product lifecycle.
I specialize in commercial embedded and connected systems that must be reliable, scalable, and ready for real-world deployment from day one.
With over six years of experience designing electronic products and the firmware that drives them, I work across hardware, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure. My work includes custom electronics, production-ready PCB design, firmware architecture, and enclosure development for commercial products.
Much of my background is in IoT environmental sensing and control systems, but my experience extends across embedded platforms and connected devices more broadly. I have five years of experience working within the AWS ecosystem, designing systems that leverage MQTT, AWS IoT Core, Lambda, ECS, RDS, and related services for secure data collection, fleet management, and operational reporting.
I have extensive experience with Espressif’s ESP32 platform along with STM32 and other embedded systems, delivering products ranging from wireless sensing devices and lab equipment access control to industrial and autonomous systems.
I frequently work on systems where reliability is critical. This includes products that must operate continuously in the field, integrate with safety-related infrastructure, or meet strict operational requirements. I design with long-term reliability, serviceability, and regulatory considerations in mind, including awareness of certification pathways such as FCC, CE, UL, and related compliance processes.
In addition to system design, I maintain in-house rapid prototyping capabilities that allow hardware to move quickly from concept to tested prototype. This includes PCB prototyping, embedded firmware bring-up, and mechanical prototyping using both additive and subtractive fabrication methods with engineering-grade materials, along with small-batch electronics assembly and validation. These capabilities enable faster iteration cycles, early hardware validation, and smoother transitions into manufacturing.
My focus is on building systems that are not only functional, but robust, maintainable, and ready for real-world deployment and production.
Hardware Prototyping
SolidWorks
3D Printing
MySQL
Embedded System
Rapid Prototyping
PCB Design
Circuit Design
Python
ESP32
Arduino
C++
Electronics
Electronic Design
IT Support
Jim H.
Pflugerville, Texas
$70/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I specialize in electrical engineering and product development, with 15 years of experience transforming innovative ideas into market-ready products. My background spans roles from Junior Electrical Engineer to Hardware Manager, allowing me to craft integrated solutions in challenging environments. I excel at driving initiatives that improve both functionality and efficiency, using my technical expertise and strategic vision to guide projects from conception through to production. I thrive in collaborative settings, ensuring that teams are aligned and projects are executed flawlessly. If you need a skilled engineer who can blend creativity with technical know-how to deliver outstanding results, let's discuss how I can contribute to your team.
Hardware Prototyping
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Services
Product Development
PCB Design
Electrical Design
Electrical Engineering Tools
Robotium
Hardware Design
Industrial Product
Circuit Design
USB Electronics
Embedded System
Digital Electronics
Lighting Design
ESP32
Wearable Technology
Power Electronics
Isaac W.
Louisville, Kentucky
$75/hr
5.0
14 jobs
Hi, I’m am an American U.S. based medical device engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, testing, and validating PCB-level electronics for medical, industrial, military, and R&D applications.
I specialize in EagleCAD/Fusion360 (primary) and Altium-compatible designs, and have hands-on experience with micro-soldering and bench-level troubleshooting and repair (facilities can be arranged for the right project).
If you need help turning a schematic into a manufacturable board, debugging an existing design, or setting up automated testing for your hardware, I can support you from system concept through prototype, verification, and market release.
Transparent communication and regulatory-grade documentation come standard—you’ll always know what’s been done, what’s next, and why it matters.
Let’s get your design validated and ready to build.
PCB Design
Multilayer PCB
Medical Device
Manufacturing
LabVIEW
Analog Circuit
Analog Audio
Embedded C
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
Compliance
Jira
Altium Designer
Eagle
Electronic Circuit Design
Rapid Prototyping
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