I will review 4 layer kicad pcb for automotive high current design and dfm
EMBEDDED SYSTEM AND IOT DEVELOPMENT
About this Gig
Is your KiCad PCB ready for manufacturing, or could hidden electrical and layout issues affect your prototype?
I provide detailed PCB design reviews to help identify potential faults before fabrication, with particular attention to automotive electronics, high-current circuits, and power management systems.
What I Offer
- 2-layer and 4 layer PCB design review
- High current copper traces, thermal performance
- DC DC converter layout and feedback routing inspection
- Automotive input protection and transient suppression review
- Component footprints, solder clearances, and connector verification
- ESP32 decoupling, USB-C routing, and signal integrity checks
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and design-rule assessment
What You Will Receive
- A clear go/no go manufacturing assessment
- A written report highlighting potential faults
- Prioritized recommendations for corrective action
- A separate quotation for any required modifications
- Optional prototype assembly and quantity based manufacturing guidance
Let's Examine Your PCB Before You Commit to Fabrication. Send your KiCad project, schematic, BOM, and design specifications to get started.
FAQ
Can you identify issues that KiCad DRC does not detect?
Yes. DRC checks mainly cover configured design rules. I also assess practical concerns such as current capacity, thermal stress, power routing, component footprints, and manufacturability risks.
Will you tell me if my PCB is ready for fabrication without redesigning it?
Yes. You will receive a clear go/no-go assessment with reasons. If the board is suitable, I will say so. If corrections are required, I will list them separately.
Can you review a PCB designed with AI scripts or an autorouter?
Yes. I can examine AI-assisted layouts and autorouted tracks using engineering checks rather than assuming the design is correct simply because it passes DRC.
How do you assess high-current tracks inside a sealed automotive enclosure?
I examine copper thickness, track geometry, current paths, voltage drop, thermal concerns, and relevant layout constraints. Actual temperature performance may require thermal simulation or physical testing.
If you find faults, can I receive a separate quote for corrections and prototype production?
Yes. The review report will identify recommended corrections, and I can provide a separate quotation for PCB modifications. Prototype assembly estimates for quantities such as 5, 10, 50, or 200 units can also be discussed.

