ArrowPlus connects you to a global network of engineering professionals to provide help with quick tasks, complex projects, or specialized engineering needs. Read on to discover answers to some commonly asked questions about the platform.
How can ArrowPlus help me?
ArrowPlus is the place to go to get your engineering services work done. We will help connect you with a global network of engineering services professionals to help you fill every critical need faster and more cost effectively! We can help you secure engineering resources for quick tasks, complex projects, or specialized engineering needs not available in-house.
If you are an engineer, with ArrowPlus, you can work at home and tap into a global network of businesses and projects across a range of industries. Simply sign up, complete your profile, browse projects based on your skills, and place your bid.
What kind of engineering work can be done on ArrowPlus?
- • Feasibility Study
- • Datasheet, Ref Design
- • Prototyping & POC
- • Analog, RF, Digital Circuits, FPGAs
- • Board Schematic & Layout
- • Firmware, Application, Linux, Cloud
- • Mechanical & Industrial Design
- • Value Engineering/DFM
- • Board to Production Design
- • AI and Machine Learning
- • BOM Scrubbing
- • Product Qualification & Certification
- • And More!
Do I have to pay to get a bid?
Posting a project and reviewing bids on the site is free!
To learn about project-related fees, please check our Fees & Charges page.
How long do I need to wait before I get a bid?
This will depend on the requirements, scope, budget and schedule of your project. Most projects receive initial bids within an hour or less. You will be notified via email and can also review the Proposals tab within your project.
Is my project information and Intellectual Property protected?
All engineers must sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with your team and Arrow before they can see any private details of your project.
Can I edit my project after posting it?
On the project page, click the Ellipsis (...) and choose Edit Project.
The following can be modified:
- • Project Details
- • Private Description
- • Skills Required
Can ArrowPlus also help with a Bill of Materials (BOM) review?
Yes, you have access to the Arrow BOM tool to help detect obsolescent parts as well as generate quotes. Using this tool, you can create a new BOM, upload existing BOMs, download your work for easy sharing, and connect your BOM to your ArrowPlus project. For your convenience, all BOMs uploaded to your ArrowPlus project will automatically be copied over to the BOM tool on Arrow.com. Find the Arrow BOM Tool here.
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Ready to get started? Post a project to ArrowPlus today.