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Ilya S.

Los Angeles, California

$90/hr
5.0
55 jobs

You have a hardware idea — or a prototype that needs to actually ship. That's where I come in. I'm a Top Rated+ mechanical and product design engineer with 9+ years turning concepts into production-ready hardware. I specialize in electronic enclosures, mechanical assemblies, and design-for-manufacturing — for funded startups, engineering teams, and hardware founders who can't afford to get this wrong. Currently embedded with an $8M Reg CF–backed hardware company, I bring the same rigor and speed you'd expect from an in-house senior engineer — without the overhead. What I deliver: — Custom enclosures & housings (PCB, IoT, consumer, industrial) — Mechanical assemblies: drivetrains, linkages, motion systems, actuators — Full DFM optimization for 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding — Investor-ready prototypes and production-ready CAD packages — 2D engineering drawings and tolerance specs I work directly with founders, CTOs, and engineering leads. I communicate clearly, move fast, and deliver files you can actually hand to a manufacturer. Tools: Fusion 360 (advanced) If you're building hardware and need it done right — let's talk. 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖/𝗣𝗖𝗕 𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦/𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗦/𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦 • Design of any type of enclosure, from simple setups with 2 to 4 components to complex electronics assemblies requiring enclosure, waterproofing, and ventilation. • Suitable for any usage: consumer, professional, or special applications. • Designed for any environmental requirements: indoor, outdoor, or mixed use. • Compatible with various manufacturing techniques, including but not limited to 3D printing, CNC, and mass production. 𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 • Kinematic systems & motion mechanisms • Drivetrains, gear assemblies, and power transmission • Belt, chain, and gear-based systems • Linkages, cams, pulleys, and mechanical timing setups • Custom actuators and motion control design 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: • Proficient in 3D CAD design and digital fabrication techniques (3D printing, Laser cutting, CNC) • Strong research and development background, including rapid prototyping • Concept development and problem-solving expertise • Technical mentorship and assistance for works feasibility and production • 8 years of teaching experience including biggest Universities • Creative leadership and supervision across all project stages • Interactive design and development 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: - Product design - 3D CAD Modeling - Mechanical Engineering - Enclosure Design - Fusion 360 - Rapid Prototyping - 3D Printing - CNC Machining - Mechanical Assemblies - Mechanical Design - Design for Manufacturing (DFM) - 2D Engineering Drawings

  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Design
  • Product Development
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • CAD
  • 3D Printing
  • CAD Software
  • Concept Development
  • Industrial Design
  • Industrial & Product Design Consultation
  • Rapid Prototyping
Ethan F.

Los Angeles, California

$45/hr
5.0
15 jobs

Engineering Consulting Services for Energy & Construction Projects (MEP - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and more. CAD Drafting & Design - Serving Developers, Architects, Owners NEC - UPC - IBC - ASHRAE & More Any shape or size -- residential to commercial & industrial. As an independent engineer I bring over 10 years of experience supporting firms across the country with public and private sector clients in both new construction and retrofit applications. Let me help you save money on your next project. Low introductory rates and initial no-obligation virtual meeting, cost-free. No matter the challenge, I can assist your specific project needs with a dedication to visible results. I look forward to learning more about your project.

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Design
  • Energy Engineering
  • CAD
  • CAD Drafting
  • Energy
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Design
  • Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Systems
  • Electrical Design
  • Electrical Drawing
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical Layout Design
  • Project Management
Igor K.

Los Angeles, California

$65/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I build systems that think, trade, and act autonomously. MS in Mechanical Engineering. 12+ years of C++, Python, and MATLAB. 15+ years in product development spanning simulation, machine vision, industrial control, and computational finance. I don’t just write code — I architect end-to-end intelligent systems. My work spans quantitative trading platforms with live market execution, agentic AI pipelines that operate without human intervention, computer vision systems for real-world perception, and robotics automation that bridges the physical and digital. What I Bring to Your Project: • Quant & Fintech: Proprietary automated trading platform built from scratch — signal generation, backtesting, live execution via broker APIs, self-improving AI decision loops • Agentic AI: Multi-agent systems using Claude, LLMs, and custom scaffolding; autonomous workflows that plan, execute, and adapt • Machine Vision & Robotics: Real-time perception pipelines, control systems, hardware integration • ML & Optimization: Predictive modeling, simulation, constrained optimization, applied to both financial and engineering domains If you need someone who can take a complex problem from whiteboard to production — with no hand-holding required — let’s talk.

  • OpenCV
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Forex Trading
  • Financial Modeling
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Scientific Computation
  • MATLAB
Edgar R.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
4.9
27 jobs

How would you like to manufacture quality parts and meet your on-time delivery? Then do I have a solution for you, fully dimensioned drawings with proper GD&T, accurate stack up tolerance calculations to make sure proper fit at assembly. Hi, I am a mechanical engineer with 8 years experience in design and manufacturing. I focus on making CAD designs and production drawings for manufacturing. I have worked in aerospace and structural industry. I have a passion for continuous learning, problem solving, and Improving designs through curiosity and innovation. What I am great at: -Sheet metal forming – flat pattern, bend deduction, & tooling -Design for manufacturing -CNC machining – turning and milling, 3 & 4th axis -3D modeling – model based definition / product manufacturing information -2D drawings - specifications, and weld details -Manufacturing - heat treating, welding, forgings -Materials – titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, steel Software I am proficient in: -NX Siemens -Solidworks -Fusion 360 -Autocad Why we should work together: Get things done No matter how small or large a project I make sure to give the same attention to detail and make it happen. Do the right thing and complete what was promised to the client. Communication For shared success, I understand that communication is key. I am transparent and honest with progress and completion dates. I am also available for video call and same day response time. Resource Not only are you getting project deliverables, I am also available as a future resource. Even if I did not work on the project, I can provide manufacturing consultation and support. On time delivery On time delivery of product is important to retain customer, earn customer respect, and trust. Therefore, I commit to your project and track progress to completion.

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Mechanical Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • CAD
  • CAD Drafting
  • Manufacturing
  • CNC Programming
  • 2D Drawing
  • Sheet Metal
  • SolidWorks
  • Siemens NX
  • Mastercam
  • Welding
Ershad M.

Los Angeles, California

$25/hr
4.9
9 jobs

As a Ph.D. Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, CAD, and FEA. My expertise extends to conducting mechanical tests, including tensile, compression, and fatigue analysis, as well as implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes. I am fluent in both English and Farsi, with a proven track record in the academic community—my seven scientific publications have been cited over 100 times by fellow researchers. I am committed to delivering innovative and efficient engineering solutions that drive results. Let's collaborate to bring your project to life!

  • Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • SolidWorks
  • Design Analysis
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • CAD Drafting
  • Test Report
  • Research Papers
  • White Paper
  • Research Paper Writing
  • CAD
  • Academic Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Content Writing

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