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Xiaolin Y.

Embedded Hardware Development & Electronics Manufacturing Partner

# Embedded Hardware Development & Electronics Manufacturing Partner | SME & Hardware Companies Helping hardware companies turn engineering concepts into manufacturable electronic products. I work with **electronics companies, hardware startups, OEM brands, and engineering teams** needing practical support across embedded hardware development, PCB design, prototyping, and low-volume manufacturing. With 20+ years in electronics engineering, manufacturing, and international supply chain collaboration, I bridge **product engineering and manufacturing execution** — helping clients reduce development risk, accelerate iteration, and improve production readiness. ## Why Clients Work With Me ✔ 20+ years in electronics engineering, manufacturing & supply chain management ✔ 13 years with Fortune 500 companies including Flextronics and Huawei ✔ Founder of engineering & manufacturing organizations-BTS SHENZHEN supporting hardware product development ✔ Direct access to cross-functional engineering and manufacturing resources in Shenzhen ✔ Experience supporting embedded electronics, IoT, industrial devices, telecom, smart products, and automation equipment --- ## Core Services ### Embedded Hardware Development • Hardware architecture & system design • Circuit design (analog / digital) • PCB design & layout • Embedded systems integration • MCU / wireless platform selection • Sensor & connectivity integration • DFM / DFT engineering review --- ### Electronics Product Development • Prototype development • Technology selection & feasibility analysis • Product engineering support • Engineering validation assistance • Manufacturing readiness planning --- ### Electronics Manufacturing Support • PCB fabrication & PCB assembly • Prototype build & pilot production • Component sourcing & supply chain coordination • Box build / product assembly support • Low-volume electronics manufacturing • Contract manufacturing coordination --- ## Typical Clients I am typically a good fit for: ✔ SME electronics companies ✔ Industrial IoT developers ✔ Embedded device companies ✔ Hardware product teams ✔ OEM / ODM brands ✔ Engineering managers needing external hardware development support --- ## Technologies & Domains ### Embedded / Hardware Platforms ESP32, STM32, ARM, Raspberry Pi, Jetson, embedded Linux platforms ### Connectivity BLE, WiFi, Ethernet, MQTT, NFC, RFID, Zigbee, LTE, NB-IoT, UART, SPI, I2C ### Product Categories Industrial IoT Smart Devices Monitoring & Measurement Embedded Electronics Consumer Electronics Automation Equipment Telecom & Connectivity Systems --- ## Working Style I deliver the best results when projects have: ✔ Clear technical objectives ✔ Defined scope or engineering requirements ✔ Collaborative communication ✔ Practical development and commercialization goals --- ## Selected Feedback "Frankie is an excellent engineer and supervisor… expecting my next opportunity to work with Frankie." — Huawei Hardware R&D Manager "Xiaolin’s team is very professional and hardworking… always satisfied with the jobs they delivered." — CEO, electronics product company "Outstanding support in hardware engineering and execution." — Engineering Director, global networking company Tags: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, 3Dmodeling,ID,Firmware, PCB layout, Schematics, Altium Designer, IoT, Power Electronics, Bluetooth, BLE, RF, TI,FPGA, SoC, VHDL, Verilog, Xilinx, Altera, C, C++, MCU, RTOS, prototype, validation, Enclosures, BMS, SolidWorks, Android, iOS, Java, Apps, Database, AWS, Python, ESP32, Arduino, PIC, NXP, STM32, LCD, Raspberry Pi, Wi-Fi, Prototyping, WAN, Assembly, Motor Driver, JLC,Electronic, Consumer, Automotive, Industrial, Medical, Custom Product Design, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing Agency,Procurement, Logistics, International Trade, Quality Control, Product Development, Manufacturing, Prototype, Testing, Product Launch, Project Management, Client Satisfaction, English, Chinese, China, Communication, Coordination, Innovation, Creativity, Technical Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Time Management, Cost Reduction.

🇨🇳Shenzhen, China$70/hr100% JSS4.39 (26)Since Jan 2022
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MRR
$131
🌍#119K/363K
🇨🇳#638/1,694
Recent Earnings
$785
🌍#119K/363K
🇨🇳#638/1,694
Total Earnings
$46,429
🌍#75.7K/363K
🇨🇳#297/1,694
Avg. Per Project
$910
🌍#121K/363K
🇨🇳#414/1,694
Recent Projects
3
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🌍#55.9K/363K
🇨🇳#265/1,694
Total Projects
51
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🌍#55.9K/363K
🇨🇳#265/1,694
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World Skill Rankings
of 134
#34
Lean ManufacturingTop 25%
#46RF Design
#52WiFi
#84Bluetooth
#121Multilayer PCB
#128Electronic Design
#133Hardware Design
#142Firmware Programming
#177Circuit Design
#185Altium Designer
#380Embedded System
#390PCB Design
#433Electrical Engineering
#697Sourcing
#1,029Prototyping
🇨🇳China Skill Rankings
of 7
#1
BluetoothTop <0.01%
#1RF Design
#2WiFi
#2Firmware Programming
#2Lean Manufacturing
#2Circuit Design
#3Altium Designer
#3Hardware Design
#3Multilayer PCB
#4Electronic Design
#6PCB Design
#7Embedded System
#9Electrical Engineering
#12Prototyping
#109Sourcing
Xiaolin Y. — Top 38% in China | UpworkMRR