Embedded systems engineer and hardware designer with 10+ years turning product ideas into manufactured electronics, from schematic and multilayer PCB design in Altium to firmware on STM32, nRF52, ESP32, and FPGA/Zynq platforms. I build wireless and IoT products using BLE, LoRa, and Zigbee, and I've delivered hardware for industrial, automotive, medical, and aviation-grade applications, including ATEX/explosive-zone rated designs.
I have taken two of my own product designs from prototype through to full production runs. One scaled to 1,000+ units and another to 100+ units, with me handling everything from board design to manufacturing coordination along the way.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ-๐๐ผ-๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ:
System architecture and component selection, schematic and PCB layout/routing (up to 10 layers, mixed-signal and high-speed interfaces), prototyping and validation of boards with hundreds of SMD components, and embedded firmware/driver development in C/C++ and Verilog running on FreeRTOS, Zephyr, and other RTOS. I also support feasibility studies, cost estimation, and turnkey manufacturing coordination with PCB fabs, suppliers, and test labs, plus PCB reverse engineering and reviving obsolete hardware.
๐ ๐๐จ/๐ฆ๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: STM32, Nordic nRF52/nRF9160, TI wireless MCUs, ESP32, Renesas, and Xilinx/Altera FPGA/CPLD/Zynq SoC.
If you need a hardware or firmware partner who can take a project from concept through certified, manufacturable product, let's talk about what you're building.
Zunuran N.
Electronics Hardware Engineer | PCB Layout | Embedded Systems
I help startups and companies transform ideas into reliable, production-ready electronic hardware. With 6+ years of experience, I specialize in schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded hardware development, and Industrial IoT solutions for commercial and industrial applications.
My expertise covers everything from simple 2-layer boards to complex multilayer and HDI PCBs, always focusing on signal integrity, manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effective production.
Core Expertise
โข Schematic Capture & Electronics Hardware Development
โข PCB Layout (2-layer, Multilayer & HDI)
โข Embedded Hardware Development
โข Industrial IoT Devices & Sensor Nodes
โข Hardware Debugging & PCB Optimization
โข BOM Creation & Cost Optimization (JLCPCB/LCSC Ready)
โข Prototype Validation & Manufacturing Support
Technical Experience
โข ESP32, STM32, Nordic nRF52 Series
โข LTE / NB-IoT Modules (Quectel, Sequans, u-blox)
โข RS485, Modbus & CAN Bus Communication
โข Battery Management Systems (BMS)
โข Low-Power Battery & Solar-Powered Electronics
โข Buck, Boost & LDO Power Supplies
โข RF Layout & Antenna Integration
Professional Highlights
โ Top Rated Plus Freelancer (Top 3% on Upwork)
โ 100% Job Success Score
โ 120+ Successfully Completed Projects
โ $100K+ Earnings on Upwork
โ 98% 5-Star Client Reviews
Development Tools
โข Altium Designer
โข KiCad
โข EasyEDA (Standard & Pro)
What You Can Expect
โ Production-ready PCB layouts
โ Clean, organized schematics
โ Complete manufacturing files (Gerber, BOM & Pick-and-Place)
โ DFM-focused hardware for smooth manufacturing
โ Clear communication and dependable delivery throughout the project
Whether you're developing a new electronic product, upgrading existing hardware, or preparing a prototype for manufacturing, I can help turn your concept into reliable, production-ready hardware.
With over 13 years of experience in PCB designing, hardware development, and component sourcing, I have successfully designed and implemented a wide range of projects. My expertise spans various domains, including FPGA-based systems, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), IoT (Internet of Things), NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things), and power supply circuits.
Key Highlights:
- **PCB Design**: Proficient in creating intricate PCB layouts, including high-speed, differential pairs, and RF track and antenna routing.
- **Layer Stack-Up**: Accomplished designs with up to 16 layers, ensuring optimal signal integrity and performance.
- **EDA Tools**: Adept at using industry-standard EDA tools, including:
- **Altium Designer**: Leveraging Altium's comprehensive suite for schematic capture, PCB layout, and 3D visualization.
- **Autodesk Eagle and Eagle 360**: Familiar with Eagle's user-friendly interface and cloud-based collaboration features.
- **Mentor Pads9.5 and Mentor Graphics PADS Pro VX.2.10**: Experienced in constraint-driven design and signal integrity analysis.
- **Orcad Allegro 17.2**: Proficient in complex PCB designs using Cadence's powerful toolset.
- **KiCad**: Skilled in open-source PCB design with KiCad, benefiting from its community-driven development.
- **PCBweb, EasyEDA & Fritzing**: Versatile in using online platforms for various design requirements.
- **MCUs and Processors**: Proficient with various microcontrollers (MCUs) and processors, including:
- STM32 family (e.g., STM32F4, STM32H7)
- Atmega series (e.g., Atmega328P)
- PIC microcontrollers (e.g., PIC16, PIC18)
- ARM Cortex-M series (e.g., Cortex-M0, Cortex-M4)
- ESP8266 and ESP32
- Raspberry Pi (ARM-based)
- Intel x86 processors (e.g., Core i7, Xeon)
- AMD Ryzen processors
- **FPGA Expertise**: Versed in designing for various FPGA families, tailoring solutions to project-specific requirements.
- **Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)**: A wireless, low-power communication standard for IoT devices.
- **Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)**: Satellite-based positioning systems (e.g., GPS, Galileo) for location tracking.
- **Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT)**: Cellular technology designed for low-power, wide-area IoT applications.
- **Quality of Service (QoS)**: Ensuring reliable and predictable performance in IoT networks.
PER hour rate for 2 Layer PCB=$10
PER hour rate for 4 Layer PCB =$20
PER hour rate for 6 Layers PCB=$25
Aizaz U.
Embedded Systems Engineer | PCB Design, Firmware, IoT & Prototyping
Islamabad, Pakistan
$13/hr$13 per hour5.0 (9) 14 jobs $1K+ total earnings
I help transform rough product ideas into technically validated embedded and electronic products from early feasibility studies, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), prototypes, and MVPs to production-ready hardware.
โญ 5+ years of experience | 50+ embedded and IoT systems delivered โญ
From feasibility assessment and system architecture to component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded firmware, prototype bring-up, testing, and manufacturing handoff, I provide practical engineering support at every stage of product development.
โค ๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐
โ Embedded systems architecture
โ PCB design and electronic hardware development
โ Embedded firmware in C and C++
โ IoT and wireless device development
โ Low-power and battery-powered systems
โ Industrial controllers and sensor nodes
โ Hardware debugging, testing, and optimisation
โค ๐ฃ๐๐ & ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ก
โ Schematic capture and circuit design
โ Single-layer, double-layer, and multilayer PCB layout
โ Analog, digital, mixed-signal, RF, and power electronics
โ Component selection and BOM optimisation
โ Signal integrity, grounding, thermal, and EMI/EMC considerations
โ DFM, DFA, and DFT review
โ Gerber, BOM, CPL, fabrication, and assembly files
โค ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ช๐๐ฅ๐
โSTM8, STM32, Nordic nRF51, nRF52 and nRF53
โESP12, ESP32, ESP8266, ESP32 S3, ESP32 C3
โ TI: CC13xx, CC25xx, CC26xx, CC32xx
โ AVR: 8-Bit, 32-Bit
โ Embedded C and C++
โ FreeRTOS and Zephyr
โ UART, SPI, IยฒC, CAN, RS-485, USB, and Modbus
โ Sensor, display, motor, and communication integration
โ Low-power modes, debugging, and hardware bring-up
โ Real-time control and data-acquisition systems
โค ๐๐ข๐ง & ๐ช๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ
โ Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi
โ LoRa and LoRaWAN
โ LTE-M and cellular IoT
โ MQTT, HTTP, and HTTPS
โ Remote monitoring and wireless sensor systems
โ IoT gateways and connected industrial devices
โค ๐ง๐ข๐ข๐๐ฆ
โ Altium Designer
โ KiCad
โ EasyEDA
โ STM32CubeIDE
โ ESP-IDF
โ nRF Connect SDK
โ PlatformIO
โค ๐๐ก๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฌ / ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ก
โ IoT & Smart Devices
โ Wearables Devices
โ Industrial Automation
โ RF & Wireless Systems
โ Embedded Control Systems
โ Sensor & Monitoring Systems
โ battery powered, and low power applications.
โค ๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐
โ Complete hardware and firmware source files
โ Organised schematics and PCB layouts
โ Manufacturing-ready PCB documentation
โ Clear technical documentation
โ Prototype testing and debugging support
โ Support from concept through production handoff
โญ Share your requirements, block diagram, schematic, PCB files, firmware, or prototype details. I will review the project, identify the main technical risks, and recommend a practical development approach.
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Embedded Systems, PCB Design, Firmware Development, Embedded Firmware, Hardware Design, Circuit Design, ESP32, STM32, Nordic nRF52, nRF52840, Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA, Embedded C, C++, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, IoT Hardware, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, LTE-M, MQTT, Power Electronics, Multilayer PCB, Signal Integrity, DFM, Industrial Automation, Sensor Systems, Hardware Prototyping, Hardware Design, Circuit Design, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Embedded Firmware, Microcontrollers, Smart Devices, PCB Layout
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