Pforzheim, Germany

Reza Bigdeli

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Electronics Hardware / Software Developer

Turning intelligent ideas into production-ready hardware & software.

15+Years in engineering
7Registered patents
125+Delivered projects
Reza Bigdeli

Who I am

About me

Development engineer for electronics and embedded systems with several years of experience in developing intelligent hardware / software solutions. Focused on circuit design, PCB design, embedded firmware, PC-based software, and holistic system integration. Experience in smart metering, industrial communication, test automation, technical intellectual property, as well as innovation- and safety-related topics. Combines structured engineering with strong technical responsibility — from requirements analysis to near-production implementation.

What I do

Core competencies

Embedded & Software

Embedded systems, firmware, low-level software, PC software, Python, C/C++, C#, engineering tools, test automation, AVR, ARM, FPGA

Hardware & PCB

Electronics development, analog/digital circuit design, schematics, PCB layout, DfM, prototyping, commissioning

Communication & Systems

UART, USART, SPI, I2C, I2S, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, sensors, actuators

Verification & Quality

Debugging, verification, validation, failure analysis, technical documentation, system testing, production readiness

Products & Industries

Smart metering, measurement and automation systems, IoT-related systems, data acquisition, analysis, visualization

Leadership & Innovation

Technical project ownership, system architecture, R&D, patent topics, occupational safety, interdisciplinary collaboration

Where I've worked

Professional experience

Embedded Systems Engineer / Hardware-Software Developer

09/2022 – present

Sonosys Ultraschallsysteme GmbH · Neuenbürg, Germany

  • Development of intelligent electronic systems with a focus on embedded hardware, firmware, and associated PC software.
  • Implementation of low-level software as well as engineering and diagnostic tools for configuration, parameterization, data acquisition, analysis, and test automation.
  • Design and optimization of analog and digital circuits, including schematic creation, PCB layout, and manufacturing-oriented implementation.
  • Integration of microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces into complex embedded architectures.
  • Commissioning, verification, validation, debugging, and systematic failure analysis through to robust production-ready solutions.
  • Technical support of the development process from requirements definition through prototyping to close coordination with production and quality assurance.

Development Engineer for Electronics and Embedded Systems

10/2019 – 08/2022

Azar Electronic Iran · Zanjan, Iran

  • Development of customer-specific electronics and embedded solutions for various technical application areas.
  • Conceptualization and implementation of complete hardware/software solutions, including embedded hardware, firmware, and PC-based applications.
  • Development of communication, diagnostic, and test tools for device connectivity, parameterization, data evaluation, and automation.
  • Design of analog and digital circuits, schematic creation, PCB layout, as well as assembly and optimization of prototypes.
  • Technical coordination with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, with responsibility for feasibility, system functionality, and development quality.

Lead Development Engineer for Electronics, Embedded Systems and Intelligent Metering Systems

01/2015 – 10/2019

Kahroba Tarasheh Co. · Tehran, Iran

  • Leading contribution to the development of electronic and embedded-based system solutions with a focus on intelligent metering systems.
  • Overall technical responsibility for advanced smart meter solutions in water and electricity metering — from concept to production-ready implementation.
  • Development of embedded hardware, firmware, and complementary PC software for industrial and metrological applications.
  • Responsibility for innovation- and knowledge-related company processes, plus technical support for patent and invention topics.
  • Responsibilities in occupational safety and safety-relevant technical processes.
  • Coordination of technical development activities in close collaboration with interdisciplinary departments and external partners.

What I've built

Selected projects

01

Complete hospital communication system

02

Intelligent electricity and water meters

03

Monitoring system for network equipment

04

Hardware solutions for a customer loyalty / club system

05

High-voltage isolation for incoming data lines of an automatic correction device

06

Galvanically isolated DC power supply for an automatic correction device

07

Intelligent survey system

08

Intelligent protective mask during the pandemic

09

Modbus communication solution for ultrasonic devices (PLC & computer networks)

10

IO-Link communication solution for ultrasonic devices (PLC & computer networks)

11

Electronic control board for PLC connection of older production systems

12

Software for automated testing of ultrasonic devices

13

Modbus control software for ultrasonic devices

Selected projects in robotics

01

Obstacle-avoidance robot with autonomous bypassing and lateral passing of obstacles

02

Mobile robot for active obstacle removal using a robotic arm — detection, removal of objects from the path, and continuation of navigation

03

Autonomous floor-cleaning robot

04

Intelligent camera robot for automatic person tracking and dynamic video recording, built for professional teaching and training videos

What I've invented

Patents

#98878

Programmable multi-plug for optimizing intelligent power consumption in electrical appliances

06/2019
#91331

Smartbox for medication intake with the possibility of sorting medicines

02/2017
#89223

Intelligent robotic selfie camera guidance

07/2016
#84616

Robotic handheld vacuum cleaner

12/2014
#56545

Manufacturing process for negatives using Photoshop

02/2009
#56564

Electronic switching power supply

01/2009
#45369

Warning device for waking sleeping soldiers using a vibrator with notification to the direct supervisor

01/2008

Recognition

Awards & recognition

Certificate for Consultant in Patent, Industrial Design and Trademark Registration

02/2021 · Science and Technology Park, Zanjan University of Basic Sciences

Best Worker of Zanjan Province

04/2020 · For an energy-saving device and an intelligent water/electricity meter that significantly reduced agricultural water consumption.

Top Inventor, Technician and Innovator

11/2019 · Science and Technology Park, Zanjan University of Basic Sciences — for years of invention and innovation achievements.

Third Place — National Team Karate Competitions (Iran)

02/2008

Education

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering

University of Applied Sciences, Tabriz

09/2007 – 02/2012

Languages

AzerbaijaniNative
PersianNative
TurkishC1
EnglishC1
GermanB2

Certificates

  • PCB Design using Altium Designer (2020)
  • Qualification Certificate for Safety Officer (2018)
  • R&D Management (2016/2018)
  • Python and Computer Vision (2019)
  • C Programming for Embedded Applications (2022)
  • Learning FPGA Development (2022)
  • Learning Industrial Automation (2022)
  • Agile Fundamentals (2024)
  • Problem-Solving Techniques (2024)
  • Applied Innovation in Digital Signal Processing — University of Colorado Boulder (2024)
  • Generative AI for Business Leaders — LinkedIn Learning (2024)

Say hello

Let's build something

Open to embedded systems and electronics development roles. Feel free to reach out — I usually reply within a day.