Vitalii L.
Hardware & Power Electronics Engineer | PCB Layout | High-Voltage Systems
Ottawa,
Canada
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About
I am a professional Electronics Engineer specializing in power electronics, high-voltage systems, and embedded hardware design. With a strong background in applied R&D and precision industrial manufacturing, I provide end-to-end electronic design services: from initial architecture and schematic capture to PCB layout, 3D mechanical integration, and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) optimization. Currently working with high-precision electrical measurement instruments in Canada, I bring a meticulous, lab-tested approach to every freelance project. I don't just route boards; I ensure they are reliable, safe, thermally optimized, and ready for production.
Core Competencies & Services
PCB & Hardware Design:
Schematic capture and complex routing using KiCad, DipTrace, and Altium Designer workflows. Mechanical integration and enclosure planning using Autodesk Fusion 360. Power & High-Voltage Electronics: Design and simulation of resonant converter topologies, high-voltage pulse-power systems, and SiC switching stages. Custom magnetics and transformer design.
Embedded Hardware & Board Bring-up:
Designing robust schematics around STM32, ESP32, TI C2000 and TI SimpleLink architectures. I also write test firmware (C/C++) using STM32Cube, Code Composer Studio (CCS), and Arduino IDE for board bring-up. I can validate hardware functionality, verify communication buses (I2C, SPI, UART), and ensure stable power stages before handing the fully tested project over to your software team.
Simulation & Diagnostics:
Advanced circuit simulation (LTspice, ANSYS, FEMM) and comprehensive bench-level fault isolation for analog, digital, and mixed-signal boards.
Whether you need a quick custom PCB breakout board, a complex high-voltage power supply, or rigorous fault diagnostics, I deliver high-quality, production-ready results.
Note:
I am permanently based in Ontario, Canada (EST) and dedicate my Fridays through Sundays exclusively to freelance and contract work, ensuring highly focused and uninterrupted progress on your projects.
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Core Competencies & Services
PCB & Hardware Design:
Schematic capture and complex routing using KiCad, DipTrace, and Altium Designer workflows. Mechanical integration and enclosure planning using Autodesk Fusion 360. Power & High-Voltage Electronics: Design and simulation of resonant converter topologies, high-voltage pulse-power systems, and SiC switching stages. Custom magnetics and transformer design.
Embedded Hardware & Board Bring-up:
Designing robust schematics around STM32, ESP32, TI C2000 and TI SimpleLink architectures. I also write test firmware (C/C++) using STM32Cube, Code Composer Studio (CCS), and Arduino IDE for board bring-up. I can validate hardware functionality, verify communication buses (I2C, SPI, UART), and ensure stable power stages before handing the fully tested project over to your software team.
Simulation & Diagnostics:
Advanced circuit simulation (LTspice, ANSYS, FEMM) and comprehensive bench-level fault isolation for analog, digital, and mixed-signal boards.
Whether you need a quick custom PCB breakout board, a complex high-voltage power supply, or rigorous fault diagnostics, I deliver high-quality, production-ready results.
Note:
I am permanently based in Ontario, Canada (EST) and dedicate my Fridays through Sundays exclusively to freelance and contract work, ensuring highly focused and uninterrupted progress on your projects.
Experience
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Electronic Engineer (PCB Design)
Guildline Instruments · Full-time
May 2026 –
Present
3 mos
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Power electronics and PCB design engineer with years of R&D experience. I specialize in power supplies (SMPS, DC-DC), high-voltage and precision analog electronics, and embedded control — and I deliver complete, production-ready design packages.
I provide:
- Full PCB design — schematic, layout, BOM, Gerbers, pick-and-place, 3D/STEP (JLCPCB-ready)
- Power electronics — SMPS, DC-DC converters, high-current and heavy-copper boards
- Precision analog & mixed-signal — low-noise front-ends, isolated sensing, clean grounding
- High-voltage & isolation design — proper creepage, clearance, safety
- Embedded — STM32, Atmel, TI C2000, ESP32
Tools: KiCad, Fusion 360, LTspice. Clean, disciplined work — verified footprints, real sourceable parts, DFM-checked files, clear documentation.
I work primarily in writing, keeping technical decisions precise and well-documented. -
Research & Design
IIPT · Full-time
Mar 2001 –
Jun 2026
25 yrs 3 mos
Mykolaiv, Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine
Scientific / Electronics Engineering Technician — Research Institute of Pulse Processes and Technologies, Mykolaiv, Ukraine (2001–2019).
18 years of applied R&D in high-voltage pulse-power electronics and precision measurement instruments. Designed and built high-voltage and high-frequency power systems up to multi-kW, including PWM and resonant converters (LLC, LCC-S, SS topologies), GaN/SiC switching stages, and precision analog measurement front-ends. Developed both analog and digital control, performed LTspice simulation, and produced detailed technical reports and failure analyses.
Education
- Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding. Electrical Engineer, High-Voltage Technology and Electrophysics 2000 – 2001
Stats
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Age: 48
Joined: June 25, 2026
Last seen: July 20, 2026
Area of Expertise
DIY Design
Electronic Devices
PCB Design Services
CAD Drawing Services
Prototype Design Services
Part-to-CAD Modeling
Prototype Design Engineering
Paper to CAD Conversion
PDF to CAD Conversion
Part to CAD Inspection
Electronics Design Service
Electrical Schematic Drawing Services
Firmware Developers
Languages
English Limited working proficiency
Ukrainian Native or bilingual proficiency
Russian Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada