Freelancer - Hardware Developer

Completed projects:

• Optimization of a film stretching machine
• Concept development and proof of concept to reduce sliding friction of a carriage inside a machine.

Tools:

• SolidWorks

• FEMM

• Evergas

• Functional and design prototype of a smart gas scale to display gas level via an app.

• Development of hardware for mobile network connectivity.

Tools:

• SolidWorks

• Cura

• Eagle

• Adafruit Web IDE

• Sensor system for a braking system

• Development of a sensor for automated measurement of brake disc thickness in trains.

• Adaptation of the sensor to external factors like heat and dirt.

• Proof of concept together with Knorr-Bremse.

Tools:

• SolidWorks

• Cura

• Eagle

• FEMM

• Adafruit Web IDE

• Oilfox

• Development of a sensor module for oil level measurement with data display via app.

• Creation of a mathematical algorithm for self-monitoring.

Tools:

• SolidWorks

• Cura

• Eagle

• Adafruit Web IDE

• Mcubus

• Development of a miniature plastic extruder, mechanical design and engineering.

• Work in control, sensors, electronics, physics fundamentals, mechatronics and design.

Tools:

• SolidWorks

• Cura

• Eagle

• LTSpice

• FEMM

• Arduino IDE

• Notepad++

• Magna Telemotive

• Support for commissioning new hardware in the in-house hardware development.

• Firmware adjustments and ensuring overall functionality in collaboration with the QA department.

Tools:

• C++

• Notepad++

• Sonnenglas

• Electronics and design development for the new version of the solar glass.

• Charging batteries with solar power, driving LEDs with different functions.

Tools:

• Fusion 360

• Eagle

• Simplicity Studio (Silicon Labs)

• MPLab (Pic Microchip)

• Wing Man

• Development of a wake-up controller for a GPS anti-theft system for motorcycles.

• Use of a vibration sensor to reduce idle power consumption.

Tools:

• Fusion 360

• Eagle

• Cariad SE

• Hardware lead for developing a front camera for VW brands (Audi, VW, Porsche).

• Responsible for hardware testing, supplier communication, and error management.

Tools:

• iDEX
• ODIS
• CANoe

• Development of proof of concepts and presentation prototypes for consumer electronics.
• Use of Adafruit controllers and firmware creation with Adafruit Web IDE (C++).
• Setup and testing of electronic components for sensors and display elements.
• Creation of PCBs using CNC milling and Eagle.
• Design of enclosures with SolidWorks and production via 3D printing (FDM and stereolithography).

Tools:

• Adafruit Web IDE
• Arduino IDE
• SolidWorks
• FEMM
• Eagle

Focus on metal design.