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Mairaj A.

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✋ Hi, I’m Mairaj Ali, a verified Electrical/Electronics Engineer and Professional PCB Designer with over 8 years of experience in designing high-quality circuit boards using Eagle, Altium, KiCAD, and EasyEDA. Also I am a professional Certified EasyEDA designer (Certificate is attached in portfolio section). My expertise lies in the following areas: ✅ PCB Design & Prototyping using Eagle, Altium, KiCAD, EasyEDA ✅ CAD/Housing Design for PCBs in Fusion360 ✅ MATLAB/SIMULINK & Python programming ✅ Embedded Systems design (Arduino, AutoCAD, Multisim, Proteus, LTspice, PSpice, C/C++) ✅ VHDL/Verilog HDL, Xilinx, and FPGA development ✅ Research & Technical Writing (Plagiarism Removal, Academic Writing, and Thesis Writing) ✅ Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Calculus, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Linear Algebra) ✅ Expertise in LaTeX for high-quality document formatting I am a Preferred Freelancer, ranking among the top 1% of skilled professionals. My passion for PCB design and embedded systems drives me to deliver the best solutions on time and within budget. Whether you're looking for custom PCBs, embedded solutions, or writing services, I can help you achieve your goals. Let’s turn your ideas into reality. Feel free to check my portfolio and message me to discuss your project anytime – I’m available 24/7. #PCB #PCB_designing #Electrical #Electronics #ElectricalEngineering #MATLAB #SignalProcessing #Mathematics #Latex #AutoCAD

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Utpal D.

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Payradanga, India

$10 USD per hour

Hello! I'm a highly skilled PCB Designer with over 10 years of expertise in delivering reliable and efficient PCB designs. I specialize in creating precision designs tailored to client's needs, utilizing top-tier design tools such as Altium Designer, Autodesk Eagle, KiCad, EasyEDA, Siemens PADS, DipTrace, Allegro/OrCAD, Fritzing and Proteus. My goal is always to ensure the highest quality and performance in every project. Core Expertise : • Schematic Capture & Layout Design • Component Selection & Library Management • Reverse Engineering (PCB Replication, PCB Cloning) • Gerber, BOM, and CPL File Generation & Manufacturing Support • Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) • PCB Design & Development (Single, Double, Multi-Layer, Flexible PCBs) Industries Served : • Medical Devices • Telecommunications • Consumer Electronics • Industrial Equipment • Automotive Electronics • Safety and Security Devices Why Choose Me? • Attention to Detail and Commitment to Quality • Strong Communication Skills & Client-Centric Focus • Timely Delivery & Flexible Approach to Meet Project Requirements I would love to help you with your next PCB design project. Feel free to reach out, and let’s discuss how I can bring your ideas to life! Best Regards, Utpal

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Muhammad Ali A.

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PCB Design Expert | Embedded & IoT firmware | Electronics R&D I help startups and product teams turn ideas into reliable, production-ready electronics. I hold an MSc in Electrical Engineering and have 11+ years of experience in PCB design, embedded systems, and IoT hardware development. I’ve completed 500+ projects ranging from early-stage prototypes to fully manufacturing-ready products. I also have access to a professional fabrication and testing lab at the University of Oulu (Finland), which allows faster prototyping, validation, and hardware debugging. What I do: 1. PCB design and PCB layout * Schematic design and smart component selection * 2/4/6+ layer PCBs, mixed-signal and power electronics * Signal integrity and EMI-conscious routing * Manufacturing outputs: Gerbers/ODB++, BOM, Pick and Place, assembly documentation * DFM/DFMA optimization for JLCPCB, PCBWay, and contract manufacturers 2. Embedded systems and firmware development * ESP32, STM32, Arduino, PIC, Raspberry Pi * Embedded C/C++ and Python * Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, ADC, PWM * Low-power firmware, debugging, and performance tuning 3. IoT hardware and wireless connectivity * WiFi, BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, MQTT, NB-IoT, LTE-M * Sensor integration, cloud connectivity, remote monitoring and control 4. Prototyping and hardware validation * Hardware bring-up and oscilloscope-based debugging * Power testing and real-world validation * Rapid iteration before mass production What you can expect: * Clear milestones and proactive communication * Clean documentation and organized deliverables * Designs optimized for performance, cost, power efficiency, and manufacturability If you need an engineer who can manage both hardware and firmware and take your project from concept to working prototype and production, send your requirements and let’s get started. Regards M Ali Abid

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Sukith A.

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Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

$40 USD per hour

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Muhammad Z.

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4.1

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Karachi, Pakistan

$2 USD per hour

Hi, This is M.zain. I can easily handle the jobs for circuit design, PCB design, RF Engineering, firmware development, Embedded Systems, Embedded Linux, troubleshooting etc. Thankyou Regards, M.zain

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Nazarii V.

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8.5

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Lutsk city, Ukraine

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He is an experienced developer of integrated IT and innovation solutions. 18 years of development experience. Experience in programming: - Delphi, Rad studio - C, C ++ - C # - Java - T-SQL - MSSQL - ... Electronics Development: - Altium designer - Multi Sim NI - STM32 - STM8 - AVR - ... Design development: - SolidWorks - SolidCAM - ...

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Masud R.

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KURIGRAM, Bangladesh

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I am expert to design electrical and electronics circuit , simulate circuit and PCB drawing in Altium, Eagle, EasyEDA and Kicad . What you get: 1) Custom shape of the board. 2) Custom Logo insert on PCB Board. 3) 3D model of whole PCB and all component. 4) All associated files for production and next upgradation. 5)Encloser for the board .

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How to hire a great freelance CircuitMaker Expert

A CircuitMaker expert is an electronics design engineer who uses Altium's CircuitMaker software to create schematic diagrams, design printed circuit boards (PCBs), and prepare manufacturing files for hardware prototypes and production runs. CircuitMaker freelancers translate circuit ideas into fabrication-ready Gerber files, BOMs, and 3D board models that you can hand directly to a PCB manufacturer.

What a freelance CircuitMaker expert delivers

CircuitMaker is a community-driven, cloud-based EDA tool built on the Altium engine, and a skilled freelancer uses it to handle the full electronics design workflow. From the first hand-drawn sketch to a manufactured board, a CircuitMaker specialist takes responsibility for the technical decisions that determine whether your hardware actually works.

Typical deliverables on a CircuitMaker project include:

Schematic capture with properly annotated nets, power rails, and signal paths

Component selection and sourcing recommendations based on availability and cost

PCB layout with controlled impedance routing, layer stack-up planning, and design rule checks

Gerber files, NC drill files, pick-and-place files, and IPC-356 netlists for fabrication

Bill of materials (BOM) with manufacturer part numbers and Octopart or supplier links

3D STEP exports for mechanical integration with enclosures designed in SolidWorks or Fusion 360

Assembly drawings, silkscreen layers, and fabrication notes for the manufacturer

Design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) reviews

Core CircuitMaker skills and adjacent expertise

CircuitMaker shares its core engine with Altium Designer, so most CircuitMaker professionals are comfortable moving designs between the two environments. Strong candidates combine the software fluency with genuine electronics engineering judgement — signal integrity, power delivery, EMC considerations, and thermal management.

Common technical capabilities to look for:

Multi-layer PCB design, including 4-layer and 6-layer stack-ups

High-speed digital routing for USB, HDMI, DDR memory, and Ethernet

Mixed-signal layouts that separate analog and digital ground planes

RF design for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, and Zigbee modules

Microcontroller integration with STM32, ESP32, Arduino-compatible MCUs, and Raspberry Pi

Power supply design, including switch-mode converters, LDOs, and battery management

Library management, including footprint creation and 3D model attachment

Familiarity with adjacent tools such as KiCad, Eagle, LTspice, and Proteus for cross-platform work

Industries and projects that use CircuitMaker freelancers

CircuitMaker is widely used in startup hardware development, IoT prototyping, educational electronics, and small-batch product engineering. Because the platform is free for open-source and personal projects, it's the natural choice for makers, university research groups, and early-stage hardware companies.

Typical project types include:

IoT sensor nodes and gateway boards

Consumer electronics prototypes such as wearables and smart-home devices

Robotics control boards and motor driver modules

Industrial automation interfaces and data acquisition boards

Medical device prototypes and biosensor front-ends

Audio electronics, including amplifiers, mixers, and effects pedals

Drone flight controllers and ESC boards

Educational kits and development boards for STEM products

How to evaluate a CircuitMaker freelancer

The fastest way to assess a CircuitMaker candidate is to look at their public projects on the CircuitMaker community and ask for downloadable design files. A genuine expert can show you finished schematics, routed boards, and ideally manufactured prototypes — not just renderings.

Strong evaluation signals include:

A portfolio with multi-layer boards, not just single-sided hobby projects

Evidence of designs that actually shipped or were fabricated

Clean schematic style — readable nets, logical block grouping, clear annotations

Understanding of DFM rules from PCB houses such as JLCPCB, PCBWay, or OSH Park

Cross-tool experience with Altium Designer, KiCad, or Eagle

Sample interview questions you can use directly:

Can you walk me through a recent CircuitMaker project from schematic to fabrication, and what design rule check issues you had to resolve?

How do you handle layer stack-up planning for a 4-layer board with a high-speed microcontroller and switching power supply?

What's your process for creating and verifying custom component footprints and 3D models?

How do you approach grounding and decoupling on a mixed-signal board?

Which fabrication house would you recommend for this project, and what DFM constraints will you design around?

Why hire CircuitMaker experts on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you direct access to a global pool of electronics engineers, PCB designers, and embedded hardware specialists who work in CircuitMaker every day. You can compare bids from independent designers across multiple time zones, review verified portfolios, and find the right fit for both quick prototype work and long-running hardware development.

Clients posting on Freelancer.com set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, with project scope and freelancer experience driving the final price. Milestone Payments hold funds securely until you approve each deliverable, which is especially valuable for hardware projects where schematic review, layout review, and Gerber sign-off are natural checkpoints. With thousands of freelancers on Freelancer.com listing CircuitMaker and PCB design as core skills, you can usually shortlist qualified candidates within hours of posting.

Ready to get your hardware idea built? Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled CircuitMaker experts ready to take your design from concept to manufactured PCB.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance CircuitMaker expert?

Hiring a CircuitMaker expert is straightforward once you've defined what your hardware needs to do and how far through the design process you want the freelancer to take it. The clearer your brief on electrical requirements, mechanical constraints, and target manufacturing route, the more useful the bids you'll receive.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

Your project post is the single biggest factor in the quality of bids you receive. A focused CircuitMaker brief filters out generic PCB layout bidders and attracts engineers who genuinely match your scope — head to the post project page to fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget before publishing the project for freelancers to bid on.

Describe the product, its function, and target operating environment

List key components or modules already chosen, such as the MCU, sensors, or wireless module

Specify board constraints — dimensions, layer count, connector locations, and mechanical fit

State the deliverables you expect: schematic, PCB layout, Gerbers, BOM, 3D STEP, assembly drawings

Indicate the target PCB manufacturer or fabrication standards if known

Share any reference designs, datasheets, or block diagrams you already have

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals that reveal how each freelancer interprets your hardware brief and what approach they plan to take. Read them carefully — a strong CircuitMaker proposal will reference the specific components, layer stack-up, or signal integrity considerations relevant to your design, not just quote a price.

Look for proposals that ask intelligent technical questions about your requirements

Check that suggested layer counts, board sizes, and routing strategies match your application

Confirm the freelancer references appropriate tools — CircuitMaker, Altium, LTspice, or simulation packages

Assess whether the proposed timeline includes design reviews and DFM checks

Use Freelancer.com's chat to ask clarifying questions and request sample schematics or Gerber files before shortlisting

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. For CircuitMaker work, the strongest indicator is a portfolio of completed hardware — schematics, routed boards, and ideally photos of manufactured prototypes — paired with consistent client feedback across multiple PCB projects.

Review portfolio depth, especially multi-layer and mixed-signal board examples

Check star ratings and the number of completed electronics and PCB design projects

Read written client reviews for comments on technical accuracy and revision handling

Confirm verified payment method, completion rate, and on-time delivery rate

Award the project and use Freelancer.com's Milestone Payments to release funds at schematic approval, layout approval, and final Gerber sign-off

How long does a typical CircuitMaker PCB design project take?

A simple 2-layer board with a handful of components can be designed and laid out within a few days, while a complex multi-layer board with high-speed signals, RF sections, or dense BGA packages can take several weeks. Timelines also depend on review cycles, library work, and whether component sourcing is part of the scope.

What's the difference between CircuitMaker and Altium Designer?

CircuitMaker and Altium Designer share the same underlying engine, but CircuitMaker is free, cloud-based, and oriented toward community and open-source projects, while Altium Designer is a paid professional tool with advanced features for high-end commercial work. Most CircuitMaker experts can move designs between the two environments if your project later requires Altium-specific functionality.

Can I hire a CircuitMaker freelancer for a one-off prototype?

Yes, one-off prototypes are one of the most common use cases. You can scope a single project covering schematic capture, PCB layout, and fabrication file output, with optional add-ons such as firmware support, enclosure integration, or supervising the first prototype build.

Do I need a CircuitMaker freelancer or a full electronics engineering firm?

For prototypes, small-batch products, IoT devices, and most startup hardware, a skilled independent freelancer can deliver the complete design package. A larger firm typically only becomes necessary when you need certification testing, regulatory compliance documentation, or volume manufacturing engineering as part of the same engagement.

Will the freelancer help with manufacturing and component sourcing?

Many CircuitMaker freelancers handle manufacturer liaison, generate BOMs with verified part numbers, and recommend PCB houses and assembly partners. Confirm this scope in your brief, since some designers only deliver design files while others manage the full path to a working prototype.