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Wangen Im Allgäu, Bw, De

Wangen Im Allgäu, Bw, De

Wangen Im Allgäu, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Responsibilities• Develop and optimize software for Power Semiconductor Lifetime Test Systems (e.g., power cycling, HTRB, HTGB, H3TRB) in compliance with the ECPE Guideline AQG 324.• Design, implement, and maintain advanced test architectures using LabVIEW, TestStand, and other NI software to continuously improve performance, reliability, and scalability.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance test systems and streamline internal workflows.Key Skills:• Proficient in NI platforms, including LabVIEW, TestStand, VeriStand, PXI, FPGA, cRIO, and DAQ.• Skilled in object-oriented programming (LabVIEW, Python) and advanced software architecture design.• Strong aptitude for collaborative problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring junior engineers.

Heredia, Costa Rica

Responsibilities• Develop custom test solutions using high-level programming languages such as LabVIEW, TestStand, VeriStand, and Python.• Integrate real-time test systems using NI hardware platform products such as PXI, cRIO, and FPGA devices.• Implement automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet into custom test systems.• Participate in all phases of the software development cycle: requirements analysis, design, test, implementation, maintenance, and debugging.• Work with Project Managers in project planning. Provide realistic time estimates for work units.• Update and track project development progress using tools such as Azure DevOps.Achievements• Software Design Lead of a Hardware-in-the-Loop test system for a motor ECU.• I optimized the modularity and scalability of the software architecture of an embedded control system.

Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Responsibilities• Program and integrate robotic arms from recognized brands like KUKA or ABB with electronic and pneumatic sensors and actuators.• Design 3D printed and machined mechanical components for custom robotic actuators and fixtures using modeling CAD software, such as SolidWorks.• Develop control software for manufacturing systems using microcontrollers such as PIC and Arduino.Achievements• Integrated multiple embedded software applications, pneumatic systems, electronic systems, and a robotic arm into a single automation product.

Heredia, Costa Rica

I received training in LabVIEW, including the Real-Time and FPGA modules, CompactRIO systems, Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation (NI VeriStand), automotive networks such as CAN and LIN (NI-XNET), Motion Control, Machine Vision Systems, and DAQ systems.Responsibilities• Resolve technical issues for customers during the installation, implementation, and maintenance of NI products and platforms.• Escalate complex technical issues internally to the appropriate support group while maintaining ownership of customer interaction.• Report design, reliability, or maintenance issues or bugs to R&D that arise during single incident support interactions.• Identify new sales opportunities in support interactions and share insight through sales channels.• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable communicating technical concepts, one-on-one or in front of a group.

Cartago, Costa Rica

Teacher Assistant in Industrial Automation Program. This program is taught by professionals hired by FUNDATEC and it trains technicians in the fields of PLC configuration and programming, including knowledge in HMI and SCADA software packages and communication protocols like PROFIBUS and PROFINET. The program is taught with Siemens hardware and software.