• Designed embedded firmware for high-voltage motor driver (work still in progress).Hardware featured ARM-M4 MCU, CAN bus (J1939).Embedded firmware written in C. Utilized bare-metal scheduler with extensive use of DMA, event triggers, and timers to maintain real-time motor FET triggering without CPU intervention or interrupts. Designed custom vehicle RPM controller to integrate into vehicle’s CAN bus (controls vehicle RPM to power VMAC compressors in PID control system). Characterized automotive throttle-engine response with varying engine loads for use in PID controller. Embedded firmware written in C.• Designed controller and display for existing/new VMAC specialized high output air compressor products.Hardware featured ARM-M0+ MCU, CAN bus (J1939), sensor integration, 128x64 OLED graphical display, output load control. Hardware tested to ISO-16750, ISO-7637, ESD, EMIEmbedded firmware written in C.• Embedded software for above mentioned controllers featured:Embedded firmware written in C.Code compatible with MISRA-C standards.Used freeRTOS and bare-metal scheduler.Reliability increased by way of EEPROM validation, CRC-32, and safety checks. Utilized software development life cycle (SDLC) featuring scope development, code module planning, C4 diagrams, unit testing, staged release, field trials and maintenance.Custom batch files for logging production tester results to server location.• Travelled to numerous client locations to assist in integration/troubleshooting of VMAC products and to assist in maintaining good customer relations. • Met on numerous occasions with Ford, RAM, and GM engineers regarding vehicle electrical architecture and CAN bus integration. • Mentored 2 new Electrical Engineers in hardware design, firmware development, testing, etc.

Electronic designer for underwater ROVs. Designed systems for custom jobs. Designed new systems. Designed, prototyped, manufactured, tested and implemented printed circuit boards for vehicles. Wrote firmware for microcontrollers and PC software in C. Used test equipment to validate design parameters and suggested improvements in design. Recommended parts for order. Created manufacturing methods, tools and test equipment for production department. Investigated problems with vehicles and fixed problems efficiently.

Designed new protection circuit for test equipment. Updated software for test equipment. Setup stations for product testing and calibration. Fixed flaws and assisted in troubleshooting product issues.

Hardware designer for a video processing device. Designed several PCBs that make up a video enhancement unit.

• Populated circuit boards using schematics and bill of materials• Troubleshot circuits using Altium Designer for reference• Tested circuit boards for faults• Built test jigs for manufacturers • Wrote product test instructions and product reports