API17F
3000m Subsea Data Acquisition System
Ultrasonic condition monitoring system engineered for a 25-year operational lifespan.
Coming SoonElectronics Design & Engineering Services
Contract hardware engineer specialising in analogue and digital PCB design, electromechanical integration, and rapid functional prototyping for industrial, subsea, and commercial products. Available for comprehensive short-term or long-term support.
Case Studies
Project Portfolio
11kVA ATE
End-of-Line 3-Phase Motor Drive ATE
Automated test equipment (ATE) engineered for full-load verification and performance diagnostics of high-power industrial motor drives.
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WEARABLE
Sensory Tag Rugby Belt
An embedded electronics solution developed for the Cerebra Innovation Centre's inclusive sports framework. Translates mechanical tag detachment into sensory alerts.
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DRONE
Drone Translator Board
Designed an interface board enabling drone deployment for legacy customer hardware. Communication switch and wide-input DC-DC conversion.
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ADC
Precision 24-bit ADC PI Hat+ Cost Down
Cost-optimised 24-bit precision ADC Raspberry Pi HAT+ redesign focused on component rationalisation, analogue performance, and production-ready integration.
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PCB TOOL
SWD Pogo-Pin Programming Clip
A space-saving programming interface utilising spring-loaded pogo pins. Eliminates the need for bulky hardware debug headers by latching directly onto standard plated through-holes on high-density PCBs.
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POWER SYS
120Ah 12V Portable Battery System
A custom-built off-grid power enclosure designed for campervan utilities. Integrates a 1000W pure sine wave inverter, 65W USB Power Delivery (PD), tactile mechanical isolation switches, and dedicated auxiliary DC ports.
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AUTOMATION
The Smart Wireless Reflow Oven
An ongoing development converting a standard toaster oven into an automated SMD reflow station. Integrates a Solid State Relay (SSR) for safe AC mains switching, PID closed-loop thermal tracking, and a desktop app interface.
Explore ProjectStraightforward Engineering
Good engineering advice should be commercially honest. If a simpler solution works or something doesn't need redesigning, I'll say so. The goal is robust engineering that makes commercial sense — not unnecessary work.
Commercially Minded
Engineering decisions consider performance, cost, lead time and manufacturability — not just the technical ideal.
Clear Communication
Risks, trade-offs and limitations are raised early, with practical options for moving forward.
End-to-End Thinking
Design decisions consider prototyping, testing, manufacture and handover from the outset.
“Good businesses are ethical businesses.” — Charlie Munger
Rapid In-House Physical Prototyping
Accelerating hardware development by coupling electronic design directly with mechanical fabrication.
Inclusive Value-Add
Field-Ready Enclosures & Jigs Included
Functional 3D printing is available as a standard in-house capability across consultancy projects. Using advanced engineering filaments, field-ready enclosures, mounting fixtures, and laboratory test jigs are produced alongside electronic designs to eliminate vendor delays.
- Zero Friction: Eliminates multi-week wait times for external fabricators during initial mechanical fitment validation.
- Industrial Performance: Prototypes are engineered for structural loading, thermal resilience, and realistic environmental testing.
- End-to-End Delivery: Seamless transition from schematic capture straight to a fully enclosed, physical assembly.
Material Capability
PA-CF, PC, ASA, ABS, Fire-Retardant
Moisture Management
Active 65°C Filament Drying & Storage
Build Volume
256 x 256 x 260 mm
Technical Expertise & Capabilities
Full-lifecycle hardware engineering backed by rigorous testing, DFM optimisation, and production-ready quality standards.
Hardware & Embedded Layout
Schematic capture and high-density multi-layer PCB design focused on signal integrity, power management, and noise immunity.
- Analogue & Power: SMPS design, precision sensing, and MEMS integration.
- Bus & Network Protocols: High-speed Ethernet, CAN Bus, RS-485, SPI, I²C, A²B.
- Architecture: STM32 architectures, watchdog recovery, RPi HAT+ standards.
Testing & Qualification
In-house stress testing and diagnostics for hardware reliability in demanding environments.
- Environmental Validation: Hyperbaric pressure testing, vibration, and thermal profiling.
- Diagnostics: VNA RF diagnostics, EMC/EMI troubleshooting, and automated scripting.
- Prototyping & Rework: In-house 0402 micro-soldering, QFN rework, and functional jigs.
Manufacturing & Standards
Bridging prototype design to scalable manufacture through DFM, production handover, and quality compliance.
- DFM & BOM Optimisation: Component lifecycle audits and production cost-down reviews.
- Mechanical Integration: Custom enclosure fitment, CNC liaison, and 19" rack layouts.
- Compliance Frameworks: Built to API 17F (Subsea), IPC Standards, and ISO9001 practices.
Base & Coverage
Greater Brisbane Area, QLD
Available for on-site engineering support across South East Queensland, with remote project support worldwide.