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$50 hourly
James G.
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I am a Solidworks 3d cad tooling designer. I specialize in progressive stamping die design but can design any tooling, part, or consumer product in 3d. I am able to generate 2d drawings from your 3d models or 3d models from your 2d drawings. If you have a idea or a simple sketch of something you would like to see in 3d, contact me. Let's work together to visualize your idea.

Mechanical Design
Macro Programming
2D Drafting
Prototype Design
CAD Drafting
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
CAD Software
CAD Conversion
SolidWorks
3D Modeling
$65 hourly
Jovan A.
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
I'm a mechanical engineer with over 15 years of experience in mechanical design and drafting, specializing in industrial end-of-line automation, machine and product design through the use of CAD software. I pride myself on taking a systematic approach to every project and creating simple, repeatable and straightforward solutions. My portfolio features projects from consumer devices and electronics to complex mechanical systems and automation, encompassing smart conveyors, packaging machines, palletizers, and custom robotic solutions. I’m passionate about the work I do and strive to make communication easy and natural. While technical fields can sometimes feel formal, I aim to make every interaction personable and approachable, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable collaboration on your next project.

Mechanical Design
Smartsheet
Microsoft Office
Project Management
Drafting
Concept Design
Design for Manufacturing
3D Modeling
3D Design
Industrial Design
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
CAD
SolidWorks
Mechanical Engineering
$100 hourly
Charles M.
- 5.0/5
- (30 jobs)
Whether your idea is bound for a Kickstarter page or a surgical suite, I can help bring your product from idea to reality. Prototyping gadgets is what I do best! If you'd like some help bringing your next project to life, drop me a message and let's talk about how we can make it happen. Work History: 13 years of experience in 3D modeling and 3D printing mechanical designs, 11 years of experience writing code for embedded devices, 9 years of experience working with robotics, 7 years of experience designing PCBs, 2 years in the medical device field, 2 years in the IoT device field, and 1 degree in Biomedical Engineering Want to go from "here's a concept" to "here's a prototype" in 20 words or less, by the end of next week? We can do that. Want to be intimately involved every step of the way from the initial designing phase to the first batches, and beyond? Well, we can do that too! Just let me know how I can help, and I'll tell you how to do the rest.

Mechanical Design
Embedded System
Arduino
PCB Design
Bluetooth LE
LoRa
Microcontroller Programming
3D Printing
Electronic Design
Product Design
Hardware Prototyping
Prototyping
3D Modeling
3D Design
$65 hourly
Cullen W.
- 4.9/5
- (8 jobs)
5+ years of automation design experience 7+ years of 3D Cad experience 4+ years of PLC programming 4+ years of Industrial Control Enclosure Design My main skills involve designing Automation Products in industrial settings. MY degree is in Robotics engineering which is a mesh of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. I can create detailed drawings of Control enclosures including a BOM. I will price out parts and source hardware for your project. I can make sub-assembly drawings based on the complexity of the project. I can also do basic schematics. (I just don't enjoy doing the multi-page AutoCad Electrical ones.) This can be anything from cable pinouts to I/O wiring. I love to get creative with projects and come up with solutions so brainstorming is always on the table!

Mechanical Design
3D Rendering
Product Design
Electronic Design
Autodesk AutoCAD
Finite Element Analysis
3D Printing
SolidWorks
$100 hourly
Jon H.
- 5.0/5
- (21 jobs)
I believe that understanding design and products comes down to understanding people and the marketplace. As an empathetic designer, my goal is to fully listen to your vision and work beside you to make it a reality through research, design, prototyping, design for manufacturing, business strategy and assistance with sourcing of a manufacturing partner. I am an experienced Mechanical Engineer and designer who has worked in numerous product design consultancies working across various industries including medical devices, consumer, furniture, toys, kitchenware, outdoor and foodservice, etc. I specialize in mechanism design and prototyping concepts with an eye towards manufacturing. I am also able to render your product for marketing materials and create engineering drawings for manufacturing. Additionally, I work out of mHubchicago.com, which provides me access to a number of tools that will be used to prototype, test and possibly produce a short run of your product. I am excited to assist you with your vision! Skills include prototyping, design for manufacturing, CAD, renderings and 2D engineering drawings. CAD Design 3D Modeling Rendering Design for 3D Printing Mechanical Design Design for Manufacture Fusion360 Solidworks Manufacturing Product Design Prototyping Business Development

Mechanical Design
Design for Manufacturing
Visualization
Design Writing
Mechanical Engineering
Concept Development
3D Printing
Product Design
Product Development
Adobe Photoshop
3D Modeling
Prototyping
SolidWorks
3D Design
$200 hourly
Isaiah D.
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
I’m a full-time engineering professional with deep real-world knowledge across aerospace systems, automation, and AI workflows. From pulse jets to Instagram automation, I’ve built a career around solving complex problems with precision, creativity, and technical depth. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and have led projects ranging from propulsion analysis and FEA simulations to control system design and embedded Arduino systems. I’ve also built custom CAD models for 3D printing applications and designed robust UI experiences for hardware interfaces. In the automation space, I’ve developed 15+ advanced scenarios using Make.com, n8n, and APIs — streamlining content publishing, scraping insights, and driving engagement across platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter. My workflows often integrate AI tools like ChatGPT and voice agents to handle everything from copy generation to personalized responses. Whether it’s modeling the aerodynamics of a rocket nozzle, designing and testing Arduino-based UIs, or orchestrating multi-platform content automations with real-time data pipelines, I bring full-spectrum expertise that bridges engineering, automation, and AI-powered productivity. Let’s collaborate to turn your vision into a high-performance system — built to scale, built to last.

Mechanical Design
3D Printing
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Prompt Engineering
Technical Writing
Make.com
Arduino Firmware
MATLAB
Generative AI Prompt Engineering
Automation
Finite Element Analysis
Research & Strategy
Electrical Engineering
API Integration
Systems Engineering
$55 hourly
Travis B.
- 5.0/5
- (11 jobs)
Before I started freelancing in 2023, I spent over 5 years as a mechanical engineer in the industrial automation industry. During that time, I accumulated more 5000 hours of SolidWorks CAD experience, and designed custom, multi-million-dollar manufacturing systems for some of the world's largest automotive and consumer product companies. I excel at, and enjoy, turning ideas into working prototypes. Besides mechanical design, my skill set includes 3D printing, electronics prototyping, and web development. I'm a clear communicator and a creative problem solver who's always looking for a new challenge.

Mechanical Design
CAD & CAM Software
Automation
Robotics
Machine Design
3D Design
3D Printer
Mechanical Engineering
Design for Manufacturing
CAD
Product Design
3D Modeling
3D Printing
SolidWorks
Prototyping
$45 hourly
Tarryn O.
- 5.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a biomedical engineer who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in April 2024. I am interested in designing medical products and pharmaceuticals to make a difference in people's lives and help provide a better quality and length of life.

Mechanical Design
Biotechnology
Design & Usability Research
Communications
Office 365
$50 hourly
Chris C.
- 0.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I'm a mechanical design engineer with experience developing fuel cell systems for on-road vehicles and utility vehicles. A huge emphasis of my work has been placed on design for manufacturing by making simple designs that have a low part count, consider assembly constraints, and are forward/backward compatible with existing designs. I’m certified as a GD&T technologist and have passed the NCEES Professional Engineer Exam. - I'm experienced in Solidworks, Creo, ANSYS, Catia, GD&T, MATLAB, FEA, & DFMEA

Mechanical Design
CREO
SolidWorks
CAD Drafting
CAD Conversion
3D Design
Mechanical Engineering
ANSYS
3D Modeling
Product Development
$35 hourly
Wayne M.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Able to create complex (CAD) Models and Assemblies. Create Part Drawings & Assembly Drawings to the latest GD&T Standard ASME Y14.5-2018 (R2024). Strong knowledge base in material properties and FEA simulation tools to design parts and assemblies that meet your engineering needs. Able to reverse-engineer parts from portable 3D laser scanning data and convert to and create solid models. Able to Consult on the Following: ● Set up, operated, and designed fixtures for a Mechanical Test System (MTS) for 20 years. Have performed component mechanical testing requirements per GM, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, and Toyota engineering specifications. ● Have a solid grasp of Gage design, R&R's, Measurement System Analysis, and gage tractability to national standards. ● Managed an ISO 9001, QS9000, and TS 16949 Automotive Metrology and Metallurgy Lab for over 16 years with the title of Laboratory Manager. ● Have a fluent understanding of GD&T to the current ASME Y14.5 - 2018 (R2024). ● Have over 16 years of experience programming high-end Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) on Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS software. ● Set up, operated, and designed fixtures for a Mechanical Test System (MTS) for 20 years. Have performed component mechanical testing requirements per GM, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, and Toyota engineering specifications. ● Have a solid grasp of Gage design, R&R's, Measurement System Analysis, and gage tractability to national standards. ● Quality Control / Quality Planning, APQP, DFEMA / PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC & GD&T

Mechanical Design
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
CAD & CAM Software
Finite Element Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
$100 hourly
Gerry M.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hi! I'm Gerry, and I'm an industrial designer, electrical engineer, and maker. My whole life, I have been curious about how things are made and how we use objects and technology to interact with our world and each other. Raised by an artist and an engineer, I grew up feeding my creativity by building things and taking things apart, sketching, soldering, prototyping, turning ideas into real working objects and I just can’t get enough of that process! I have a passion for learning and I’m always working on projects and hobbies in my free time. I graduated from Villanova University in 2012 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and worked full time as both a Systems Engineer and Electronics Engineer in the commercial airframe avionics and space vehicle industry for 5 years where I gained valuable experience collaborating with large and small project teams in the office and on the production floor. In 2013, I discovered the field of Industrial Design to be a perfect match for my interests and skills, a combination of creativity, inventing, hands on prototyping, and technical understanding. While intensely self-studying and refining the skills I would need to work towards a career in Industrial Design, I started freelancing as an Industrial Designer then moved to Chicago where I studied and completed my Master's degree in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in 2019. I'm currently the Product Design Engineering Manager at TEAMS Design Chicago where I make good use of my creative and technical backgrounds to lead our technical product development and prototyping efforts. It has been a blast to grow and develop the Protoyping Lab at TEAMS Design where we design, build, 3D print, test, and refine the user experience, mechanisms, and circuits inside consumer products as they grow and develop their way towards production. Some clients I have designed for include Dremel, Werner, Airbotx, Sloan and more.

Mechanical Design
Branding
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Design
Hardware Prototyping
Hardware Design
Embedded System
Raspberry Pi
Arduino
PCB Design
Rapid Prototyping
Prototyping
Product Design
Industrial Design
Industrial & Product Design Consultation
$40 hourly
John G.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm an automation, control systems, and robotics engineer with multiple years of industrial systems development and implementation, PLC programming experience, PCB design experience, small electronics programming and development experience, mechanical enclosure and mechanical testing design experience, a strong level of technical documentation writing experience and skill, and a desire to continue learning. I hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and am currently finishing up a graduate certificate program in Control Systems Engineering. I have over 7 years of experience tutoring both high school and college students in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, and Exam Prep (ACT, SAT, GRE) at all levels. In addition to tutoring, I have also worked in student roles as a TA for an undergraduate course and as an event planner for educational and career-supporting events for STEM students. I also have experience dog-sitting, cat-sitting, and dog-walking. I have cared for dogs and cats of all breeds, shapes, and sizes. I am seeking opportunities in all of these areas: Engineering, Tutoring/Educational Support, and Pet-Sitting/Walking/Care.

Mechanical Design
Documentation
Robotics
Technical Writing
Tutoring
Autodesk AutoCAD
PCB Design
Industrial Automation
Ladder Logic
PLC
Altium Designer
EasyEDA
SolidWorks
CAD
Electrical Engineering
$75 hourly
Adam K.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
20+ years as a Tool designer and CNC programmer. 4x 8 cnc router capability. Able to machine wood, plastics and non ferrous materials. I specialize in automation.

Mechanical Design
Wood Engraving
Plastic
CAD Software
Mechanical Engineering
Autodesk
Woodworking
CNC Programming
SolidWorks
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
3D Modeling
3D Design
Autodesk Fusion 360
$35 hourly
Ulises B.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I currently work as a mechanical design engineer for a less-lethal weapons company. I have become pretty fluent with cad software because of my education and my experience with this job, but there is always room for improvement. I am looking to use this skill to earn a bit of extra money with some of my free time. I am capable and willing to spend extra time on any projects that interest so reach out and I will do what I can to help you with what you need.

Mechanical Design
Construction Document Preparation
Fluent
Drafting
MATLAB
SolidWorks
CAD
Mechanical Engineering
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