Freelance Electronics and PCB Designer
Recruit AI
PKR 130,000 • Published Date: • Pakistan (Remote)
Description
The selected Freelance Electronics and PCB Designer will independently review and enhance existing circuits, components, and PCB designs while preparing all necessary fabrication and assembly files such as Gerber files and Bills of Materials (BOM). The candidate will collaborate virtually with the project owner, coordinate prototype PCB fabrication with manufacturers like PCBWay, assemble and test prototypes, and perform troubleshooting to ensure all electronics function reliably. This role demands consistent documentation, effective communication of progress, and initiative in identifying design improvements for future PCB revisions. Prior experience with IoT devices, wireless sensors, embedded microcontrollers, and basic firmware integration will be highly advantageous. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge embedded electronics project in a flexible, remote freelance capacity.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze existing electronic circuit schematics, components, and PCB designs to assess functionality and feasibility.
- Evaluate, select, and test electronic components to optimize performance and compatibility with project requirements.
- Design and improve PCB schematics and layouts using electronic design automation tools such as KiCad, Altium Designer, or EasyEDA.
- Translate development board prototypes and soldered circuit designs into compact, manufacturable custom PCBs.
- Prepare detailed fabrication and assembly files including Gerber files, Bill of Materials (BOM), pick-and-place files, and other essential documentation for PCB manufacture.
- Liaise with external PCB fabrication services, managing prototype order placement and monitoring production progress.
- Assemble and solder prototype PCBs, ensuring correct placement and solder joints for all components.
- Perform thorough testing and debugging of electronics, sensor interfaces, power circuits, and microcontroller connections to validate design accuracy.
- Assist in flashing firmware onto microcontrollers and carry out hardware and firmware integration tests to verify system functionality.
- Identify and resolve design issues by recommending improvements and adjustments for subsequent PCB revisions.
- Document design decisions, component selections, and test results comprehensively for future reference and project continuity.
- Communicate progress regularly through virtual meetings and updates, providing clear and concise technical reports.
- Work independently, managing time effectively to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Participate in scheduled meetings with consideration for overlapping US Eastern Time zones to ensure seamless project collaboration.
- Adapt to project needs by sourcing necessary components and prototype hardware locally or coordinating shipment arrangements.
- Contribute hands-on electronics expertise and practical solutions to develop robust, reliable custom hardware solutions for IoT and wireless sensor applications.
Experience
3 Years
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Required Skills
- Circuit Design
- Hardware prototyping
- pick-and-place file preparation
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Creation
- Gerber file preparation
- PCB fabrication files
- Sensor Interfaces
- Microcontrollers
- Electronic testing
- Component assembly
- Circuit Troubleshooting
- Electronic Circuits
- PCB schematics
- PCB Layouts
- Kicad
- Altium
- EasyEda
- Schematics Reading
- Soldering
Nice to Have Skills
- IoT Devices
- Wireless Sensors
- Bluetooth Low Energy
- battery-powered electronics
- ESP32
- Nordic nRF
- multiple PCB revisions
- Embedded C/C++
- Firmware Debugging
- PCBWay
- JLCPCB