I specialise in challenging go-to-market projects, designing and developing devices, circuits and software where the assumptions are yet to be tested and specifications are early phase. Over 20 years I have delivered deep tech programmes for the MOD, NHS and delivered into clients including Abbott, J&J, PALL, and Fujifilm.
My training in sensors, electronic circuit design, biochemistry and embedded AI edge systems will guide rapid progress. My PhD focused on machine learning of receptor structures for biosensing applications, combining electronics design, computational modelling of biological systems, and sensor development.
Clients often arrive with an early-phase concept, a market need, and a scope that is unclear. My first job is to identify which assumptions actually matter, design the experiments that test them, and produce a proof of concept with real evidence behind it. For teams past that point, I take that foundation through full hardware development to a compliant, market-ready device with all the certificates of conformity.
I build first prototypes in-house using my own prototyping equipment, without the cost or lead times of an external build house. I design and review electronic circuits and schematics, lay out PCBs in Altium Designer and KiCad, develop embedded firmware in C and C++, design and prototype wearables from concept through to enclosure in SolidWorks, and prepare the regulatory evidence required for CE marking, UKCA, and EU MDR submissions.
PCB Design
Embedded System
Firmware Programming
Medical Device
C++
Product Design
SolidWorks
Hardware Design
Sensor
Hardware Prototyping
Design for Manufacturing
Python
Software Design
Wearable Technology
Edge AI
Circuit Design
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Eagle
Circuit Diagram
Prince R.
Motihari, India
$30/hr
4.9
104 jobs
AI-Driven Test Automation | LabVIEW | C# (WPF) | Python | Industrial AI | Digital Transformation
With over 8 years of experience, I specialize in designing next-generation AI-enabled test automation, industrial software, and intelligent data acquisition systems for manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, telecom, and research organizations.
In today’s AI era, automation is no longer limited to controlling hardware—it is about creating intelligent systems that can acquire data, analyze results, detect anomalies, optimize processes, and support faster engineering decisions.
My expertise combines LabVIEW, C# (WPF), Python, Industrial Communication Protocols, and AI technologies to develop scalable, high-performance software that seamlessly integrates hardware, enterprise systems, and modern AI capabilities.
I have successfully delivered solutions ranging from automated test equipment (ATE), production testing, process automation, SCADA systems, and custom measurement platforms to intelligent analytics dashboards, predictive monitoring, and AI-assisted engineering applications.
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Core Expertise
AI-Driven Engineering
* AI-assisted Test Automation
* Intelligent Data Analysis & Visualization
* Predictive Analytics & Anomaly Detection
* Machine Learning Integration
* AI-assisted Software Development
* Digital Twin & Smart Manufacturing Concepts
* Automated Report Generation
* Engineering Copilots & Workflow Automation
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Software Architecture
* Actor Framework
* DQMH
* JKI State Machine
* Producer–Consumer Architecture
* Event-Driven Programming
* Object-Oriented Design (OOP)
* Multithreaded Application Design
* Modular & Scalable Software Architecture
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LabVIEW Development
* LabVIEW 2014–2026
* Real-Time (RT)
* FPGA
* NI-DAQmx
* VISA
* Advanced UI/UX Development
* Custom Drivers
* High-Speed Data Acquisition
* Industrial Test Executive Development
* Legacy Application Modernization
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C# & Python Development
C# (WPF)
* MVVM Architecture
* Hardware Integration
* High-Performance GUI Development
* Multithreading
* Dashboard Applications
* REST APIs
Python
* PyQt
* Data Analytics
* AI & Machine Learning Libraries
* REST APIs
* Socket Programming
* OPC UA
* PyModbus
* Data Processing & Visualization
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Industrial Communication & Hardware Integration
NI Hardware
* PXI
* CompactRIO
* CompactDAQ
* FPGA
* VISA
* DAQ Devices
Industrial Protocols
* OPC UA
* OPC DA
* Modbus TCP/RTU
* CAN
* UART
* TCP/IP
* USB
* GPIB
* EtherNet/IP
* Fieldbus
Instrumentation
* Yokogawa GM10
* Oscilloscopes
* Electronic Loads
* Power Meters
* Fluke Instruments
* Spectrum Analyzers
* PID Controllers
* Machine Vision Systems
* Sensors & DAQ Equipment
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Enterprise Integration
* SQL Server
* MySQL
* Oracle
* MS Access
* SAP Integration
* ERP Connectivity
* MES Integration
* CSV
* Excel
* TDMS
* XML
* PDF
* Word Reporting
* Cloud APIs
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Industry Experience
* Automotive & Electric Vehicles
* Aerospace & Defense
* Industrial Manufacturing
* Semiconductor & Electronics
* PCB Functional Testing
* Railway Systems
* Energy & Utilities
* Oil & Gas
* Chemical Plants
* Scientific Research
* Telecommunications
* Medical & Laboratory Automation
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What I Build
* AI-Enabled Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
* Production Test Systems
* End-of-Line (EOL) Testing
* Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems
* Data Acquisition Platforms
* SCADA & Industrial Monitoring
* OPC UA-Based Industrial Applications
* Industrial Dashboards
* Digital Traceability Systems
* Predictive Maintenance Platforms
* Machine Vision Inspection Systems
* IoT & Edge Computing Solutions
* Custom Engineering Software
* Legacy Software Modernization
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Technical Skills
AI & Modern Technologies
AI-Assisted Engineering • Machine Learning • Data Analytics • Predictive Analytics • Digital Twin • Intelligent Automation • Engineering Copilots • Industrial AI
Software
LabVIEW • C# • WPF • Python • .NET • REST APIs • Git • Azure DevOps
Industrial
DAQ • FPGA • RT • OPC UA • Modbus • CAN • PLC • SCADA • HMI • PXI • CompactRIO • Test Automation • Embedded Integration
Database
SQL Server • MySQL • Oracle • SQLite • MS Access
Reporting
Excel • TDMS • CSV • XML • Word • PDF • Automated Report Generation
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Why Clients Work With Me
I focus on delivering software that is intelligent, scalable, maintainable, and future-ready. By combining traditional automation expertise with AI-powered engineering workflows, I help organizations reduce development time, improve testing accuracy, enhance traceability, and accelerate innovation.
Whether developing a new automation platform, modernizing legacy LabVIEW applications, integrating enterprise systems, or building AI-enabled industrial solutions, my goal is to create reliable software that delivers measurable business value.
LabVIEW
LabWindows/CVI
Python
C#
Firmware Programming
C
C++
Driver Development
Application Integration
SCADA
Microsoft SQL Server
Data Analysis
Engineering Design
Industrial Automation
PLC Programming
abdalla A.
Tanta, Egypt
$20/hr
5.0
82 jobs
I work as an automation engineer and I have implemented many projects in the field of automation my skills are:
-programming different types of plc (siemens -Alen Bradly -Omron -abb- and others
-motion control (cran-servo motor and other )
-visual basic and c# code typing
-HMI(siemens -factory talked and other)
-SCADA (WinCC-cimplicty and other )
-industrial comunication
LabVIEW
CAD
PLC Programming
Automation
Drive Software Solutions DRIVE
eTasking ePlan
MATLAB
MATLAB Script
Saheb M.
Bengaluru, India
$25/hr
5.0
53 jobs
I help medical and IoT product teams design the right hardware architecture early, so they avoid costly PCB re-spins, noise issues, and late-stage failures.
If you’re building a sensor-heavy, STM32-based, or medical-adjacent product, I act as your hardware systems architect—focusing on design decisions, trade-offs, and long-term reliability, not just execution.
How I typically help:
• System architecture & feasibility studies
• Component and topology selection (MCU, sensors, AFE, power)
• Schematic-level hardware design & review
• Pre-fabrication PCB audits to reduce redesign risk
My work is decision-driven and outcome-focused. I start by understanding what you are building and why, then provide clear, documented recommendations you can confidently execute or manufacture.
I’ve worked on medical electronics, bio signal front ends (ECG/EMG), wearables, and IoT devices, where design mistakes are expensive and timelines matter.
If you’re looking for clarity, strong architecture, and fewer hardware surprises, I’d be glad to help.
✅ Core Expertise
🔹 Hardware Product Development
- Architecture Design, Schematic & Layout (up to 12-layer PCBs)
- Rigid, Rigid-Flex & Flex PCB Design
- Signal & Power Integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation
- DFM/DFT, FMEA, Risk Analysis, Certification Prep
- BOM optimization, part lifecycle, obsolescence management
🔹 Sensor-Integrated Wearables & IoT
- Real-time biometric sensing (ECG, EMG, HR, SpO2, Temp, IMU)
- Wireless: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, 4G, CAN, RS485
- Medical-grade signal acquisition & conditioning
- Battery management, power efficiency & charging circuits
🔹 Prototyping & Compliance
- Pre-compliance testing: EMI/EMC, Thermal, Vibration
- Regulatory: Medical safety (IEC standards), ISO/NABL
- Detailed documentation: test plans, architecture diagrams, handover packages
🔹 Tools & Platforms
- ECAD: Altium Designer, OrCAD, CAM350, KiCAD
- Firmware Platforms: STM32, Nordic nRF52, ESP32/8266, Microchip, Raspberry Pi
- Protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, RS232/RS485, LVDS, RF, NFC
✅ Deliverables
- Design Concept Block Diagrams
- Process Flow Block Diagrams
- Schematic PDF
- Design Files (Schematic & Layout)
- Fabrication Files
- Assembly Files
- Bill of Materials
- 3D Models
- Components Library
- Test Documents (If req.)
🏆 Notable Projects & Solutions Built
- Smart Drug Delivery Device: Precision-controlled insulin injector
- Bone Density Meter: Early-diagnosis medical scanner
- Julia Robot: Cooking automation system with embedded sensors
- EMG Wearable: Portable diagnostic device for muscle activity monitoring
- SOWBIT: Veterinary health monitor (ECG, SpO2, Temp) for livestock
- Smart Ring: Measures multiple vitals via fingertip contact
- Elite Alerte: Maritime emergency alert & sensing system
- CloudSwitch: IoT-enabled wireless AC meter for remote energy tracking
- Fuel Level Sensor (Ultrasonic + GSM): Real-time monitoring for containers
- PoE Switch & Weighing Scale: Industrial-grade, high-precision electronics
🌍 Why Clients Choose Me
✅ Medical-grade design focus with regulatory foresight
✅ Deep cross-industry experience from wearables to industrial controls
✅ Excellent communication, proactive updates, and engineering documentation
✅ Efficient collaboration with global clients and vendors
✅ Quality-first mindset with long-term reliability and support
Circuit Design
Bill of Materials
Schematic
RF Design
Altium Designer
OrCAD
Layout Design
PCB Design
Multilayer PCB
WiFi
Raspberry Pi
Printed Circuit Board
LoRa
Bluetooth
LAN Controller
Vishnu C.
Belgaum, India
$5/hr
4.7
41 jobs
I am an electronics and firmware developer with experience in PCB design, firmware development, prototyping and SMD assembly. My journey started with hand crafting single sided PCBs — giving me a strong practical foundation from the ground up.
PCB Design:
2 and 4 layer PCB design in KiCad 8,Kicad 9(Soon migrating to Kicad 10) & EasyEDA(Standard & Pro version) .
Former EagleCAD user
Schematic to manufacturing ready layout
Custom footprint creation
Gerber, drill, pick and place and BOM files
Full submission support for JLCPCB(PCB & PCBA) and similar manufacturers
Assembly & Prototyping:
SMD soldering — 1206-0402 passives, QFN, TSSOP (except BGA)
Through hole soldering
Small batch prototype assembly
Component procurement support
Firmware & Connectivity:
Microcontrollers — ESP32, ESP8266, Arduino, AVR, 8051
Cellular — Quectel EC25 & SIMCom SIM7672 with MQTT SSL/TLS
Wireless — LoRa, WiFi, Bluetooth, GSM
GPS — Ublox & Quectel module integration
Displays — OLED, TFT, capacitive touch
Protocols — I2C, SPI, UART, MQTT SSL/TLS, HTTP REST
Motor drivers, WS2812 LED arrays, power circuits
GPS- Quectel L89, Ublox M10S
Special - WS2812 Led
Projects include:
GPS trackers, GSM security systems, water level controllers, , line followers, obstacle detection robots, WS2812 LED arrays and various ESP32 and Arduino IoT devices.
I am a full time freelancer committed to clear communication and timely delivery — working with hobbyists, startups and commercial clients alike.
Feel free to reach out!
AVR Microcontroller
ESP32
Raspberry Pi
Microcontroller Programming
Arduino
Firmware
ESP8266
Eagle
PCB Design
Electronics
KiCad
Electronic Design
MQTT
Digital Electronics
Circuit Design
Hardware Troubleshooting
Embedded C
EasyEDA
Jhordan P.
Quito, Ecuador
$40/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Most IoT hardware projects don't fail because of bad ideas — they fail because the PCB and the firmware were built in silos, by different people, who never talked about DFM constraints or interrupt latency at the same time.
At EdgeForge Labs, I close that gap.
I'm Jhordan, an Electronics & Automation Engineer specializing in end-to-end intelligent hardware systems. My work spans the full stack: schematic capture and PCB layout in KiCad (DFM-optimized for JLCPCB/PCBWay production), embedded firmware in C/C++ on STM32 (HAL/LL/FreeRTOS) and ESP32 (ESP-IDF), IoT connectivity (BLE, MQTT, LoRaWAN, OPC UA), and — where performance demands it — TinyML models deployed directly on the microcontroller.
What I build:
→ IoT Product Prototypes: From concept to a manufacturable, firmware-complete hardware prototype. I handle component selection, schematic, PCB layout, BOM management, and bring-up firmware — all designed for the day your product scales beyond the prototype.
→ TinyML & Edge AI Systems: I deploy optimized ML inference directly on STM32 and ESP32 — no cloud dependency, millisecond latency. Projects include predictive maintenance (RUL estimation from vibration data), neural network control systems, and real-time anomaly detection. I handle the full pipeline: dataset preparation, model training in Python, quantization (int8), and deployment in efficient C++ firmware.
→ Industrial IIoT & SCADA Modernization: I connect legacy PLC infrastructure (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) to modern IT systems via OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and PROFINET. I design high-availability SCADA architectures, implement redundant PLC control schemes, and build real-time monitoring dashboards that follow ASM (Abnormal Situation Management) standards.
My engineering standard:
Every deliverable is production-oriented. That means copper pullback specs that don't get Gerbers rejected, firmware architectures that survive field resets, and SCADA systems designed with redundancy before the client asks for it.
I work in English and Spanish. My communication style is direct: I flag risks early, document clearly, and propose solutions before you have to ask.
If your project sits at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and intelligence — let's talk.
Machine Learning
Internet of Things
Embedded System
Firmware Programming
PCB Design
TensorFlow
Python
C++
FPGA
MATLAB
Microcontroller Programming
PLC Programming
Industrial Automation
SCADA
KiCad
FreeRTOS
ARM Microcontroller
Full-Stack Development
Electronics
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