Custom Electronics Design Perth | PCB, Embedded & Automation
Custom Electronics & Software Development in Perth
Elite Engineering WA combines custom electronics design, embedded software development, and industrial automation with the fabrication expertise of a full-service Perth engineering workshop. We build the hardware and software that controls, monitors, and automates industrial equipment — from first prototype through to small-batch manufacturing.
Unlike standalone electronics design houses, we bring 17+ years of fabrication and industrial experience to every project. Our designs are built knowing how they'll be installed in real mining, manufacturing, and construction environments — not just tested on a lab bench. Every PCB, firmware module, and enclosure is designed for reliability, serviceability, and integration with the mechanical systems we also fabricate.
Based at our Forrestdale workshop, we serve engineers, product developers, and equipment manufacturers across Perth and Western Australia. Whether you need a one-off prototype, a custom data-logging system, or small-batch production of an industrial controller, we handle design, firmware, enclosure fabrication, testing, and assembly — all under one roof.
Electronics & Software Capabilities
Electronics Design
Schematic capture and multi-layer PCB design for industrial applications. From simple sensor interfaces to complex mixed-signal control boards — designed in SolidWorks/Altium with full documentation, BOM, and fabrication files.
Embedded Firmware
Firmware development in C/C++ for ARM Cortex, ESP32, STM32, and PIC microcontrollers. RTOS-based control systems, communication stacks (Modbus, CAN bus, MQTT), sensor integration, and real-time data acquisition.
Industrial Automation
Custom control systems, PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, and machine automation for Perth manufacturing and processing plants. Integration with existing PLC, VFD, and fieldbus infrastructure.
Data Logging & Analytics
Industrial data-logging systems for environmental monitoring, equipment performance, energy metering, and quality control. Cloud-connected dashboards, CSV/cloud storage, and automated alert systems.
SBC Linux Development
Custom Linux distribution builds for Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, and industrial SBCs. Device driver development, BSP creation, kernel optimisation, and production-ready embedded Linux images for deployment.
Enclosure & Integration
Fabricated and 3D-printed enclosures, cable harnesses, and full electro-mechanical assembly. Integrated solutions where the PCB, software, and enclosure are designed as one system — all made in Perth.
From Concept to Production
Our integrated approach means we design, build, and test the complete hardware-software-enclosure system — avoiding the integration problems that arise when electronics, software, and mechanical work are split between multiple suppliers.
We review requirements, define I/O and communication needs, identify environmental constraints, and outline the project scope with cost estimate.
Schematic capture, PCB layout, firmware development, and 3D-printed enclosure prototypes. Full test reports delivered with each iteration.
EMC pre-compliance, thermal testing, environmental testing, AS/NZS electrical safety compliance, and client acceptance testing.
Powder-coated steel or 3D-printed enclosures, PCB assembly, cable harnesses — fabricated in our Forrestdale workshop alongside our welding and fabrication work.
Prototype to production transition — we handle PCB sourcing, assembly, programming, and testing of your production quantities (10–500+ units).
Ongoing firmware updates, field support, design revisions, and production replenishment. Local Perth service — we're available for site visits when needed.
Perth Industry Applications
Our electronics and software development services support engineering and manufacturing across Western Australia:
- Mining equipment monitoring: Sensor systems for conveyor health, vibration analysis, temperature monitoring, and equipment protection. Real-time dashboards and historical data logging for predictive maintenance.
- Process automation: PLC programming, SCADA integration, recipe management, and batch control for manufacturing and food processing plants.
- Custom product development: From concept through to CE-marked production hardware. We handle the entire electronics design, firmware, enclosure, and certification chain for product developers.
- Energy & environmental monitoring: Solar power monitoring systems, battery management, fuel level logging, and environmental sensor networks for remote WA sites.
- Fleet & asset management: GPS tracking, usage monitoring, remote diagnostics, and OTA firmware update systems for field-deployed equipment.
Why Choose Elite Engineering WA for Electronics
Integrated hardware-software-mechanical design. Most electronics work requires an enclosure, cable harnesses, and integration with mechanical systems. We fabricate all of these in the same workshop — no coordination issues between separate suppliers, no finger-pointing when interfaces don't fit.
Industrial experience. We're not a consumer-electronics design house. Our background is 17+ years in fabrication, welding, and industrial equipment. Every design we produce is shaped by real-world installation in mining, manufacturing, and construction environments.
Production-ready output. We deliver full documentation — schematics, PCB fabrication files, BOM, source code, test reports, and operating manuals. Your design is ready for manufacturing anywhere, or ready for us to assemble in small batches locally.
Local Perth service. Based in Forrestdale. Available for site visits across Perth metro. No interstate supplier delays — we're here when you need us.
Have an Electronics or Automation Project?
Send us your requirements, concept sketch, or block diagram. We'll discuss feasibility, provide a fixed-scope quote within 24 hours, and outline the path from prototype to production.
Frequently Asked Questions
We design in Altium Designer for multi-layer PCBs, and KiCad for simpler designs. For firmware, we use standard toolchains including GCC for ARM Cortex-M, Espressif's ESP-IDF for ESP32, Microchip Studio for PIC/AVR, and Zephyr RTOS for complex embedded applications. Mechanical enclosures are designed in SolidWorks for seamless integration with the electronics. All design files, source code, and documentation are delivered to the client.
Yes. For prototype quantities (1–10 units) we assemble in-house using hand-soldering and selective soldering. For small-batch production (10–500+ units) we manage PCB fabrication, component sourcing, assembly, programming, and testing — either in our workshop or through trusted local EMS partners. The entire supply chain is Australian-based unless clients specify otherwise. We source industrial-grade components rated for Perth's operating temperatures.
Absolutely. We regularly take over or extend existing firmware projects. Our strengths include C/C++, Python, and embedded Linux on platforms like Raspberry Pi and industrial SBCs. We review code quality, add missing features, fix bugs, and document everything. Where appropriate, we recommend architectural improvements before committing to feature development — particularly for safety-critical or production systems.
Turnaround depends on scope. A simple sensor interface with enclosure can be designed, built, and tested in 1–2 weeks. Moderate complexity custom PCBs with firmware typically take 3–5 weeks from concept to working prototype. Complex industrial control systems with multiple I/O, SCADA integration, and certified enclosures run 8–16 weeks. We provide fixed milestone quotes so you know exactly when to expect deliverables.
Yes. We design products with AS/NZS electrical safety and EMC compliance in mind from day one. For products requiring formal CE marking or other international approvals, we manage pre-compliance testing in Australia and coordinate with accredited labs for formal certification. Many of our industrial designs don't require formal CE but must still meet EMC emissions and safety standards — we handle both scenarios.
Most standalone electronics design houses don't make enclosures, don't do cable harnesses, and don't understand how products get installed in industrial environments. That means when your electronics team hands off a design, you need a separate supplier for the enclosure, another for cables, another for mechanical integration — and all the coordination problems that go with it. With us, the hardware, software, and mechanical design are done as a single system in one workshop. Faster, cheaper, and fewer surprises during assembly.