Christopher Upshaw

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Staff Electrical Engineer at Nordson Test & Inspection @ Nordson SONOSCAN
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Chicago, Illinois, United States, United States
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About Christopher Upshaw

Experienced Hardware Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the business supplies and equipment industry. Skilled in Control Systems Design, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Engineering, Troubleshooting, and Electronics. Strong engineering professional with two Bachelor's degrees. One focused in Computer Engineering and the one focused in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Christopher Upshaw's Current Company Details
Nordson SONOSCAN

Nordson Sonoscan

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Staff Electrical Engineer at Nordson Test & Inspection
Christopher Upshaw Work Experience Details
  • Nordson Sonoscan
    Staff Electrical Engineer
    Nordson Sonoscan Nov 2019 - Present
    Elk Grove Village, Il, Us
  • Cole Parmer
    Electronics Hardware Engineer
    Cole Parmer Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
  • Spraying Systems Co.
    Hardware Design Engineer
    Spraying Systems Co. May 2017 - May 2018
    Wheaton, Illinois, Us
    Designing circuits for analog and digital sensors. STM32 based embedded controller design for industrial valve controls. Creating and maintaining all necessary documentation. Working with cross functional team to develop specifications.
  • Cornelius
    Hardware Engineer
    Cornelius Apr 2013 - Feb 2017
    Glendale Heights, Illinois, Us
    Design and layout of electronic circuits. Responsible for all documentation of electrical hardware systems for NPDs including wiring diagrams, requirements and specification documents.Harness specification, prototype assembly, troubleshooting systems, and system integration. Meet with customers to review systems and gather hardware requirements. Resolve issues with manufacturing to avoid stoppages. Source parts and new technology for new designs. Oversee inventory of electrical components for each project. Software validation and verification. Coordinate with Software Engineers to develop the control required project to project. Hardware system testing.
  • Metra Commuter Rail
    Lead Electrical Engineer
    Metra Commuter Rail Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Responsible for the creation of and updating of schematics of rail cars including solid state circuits, HVAC systems, and control systems. Responsible for all engineering stages of new purchases and rehab of rolling stock. Resolve systematic issues detrimental to locomotive and passenger car operation. Research material issues, and coordinate with Quality to develop testing procedures for new materials. Manage and mentor other Electrical Engineers and delegate duties accordingly. Responsible for technical writing to develop specifications, drawings, bid documents, and modification procedures for preventive maintenance for all rolling stock. Review vendor quotes and proposals for specification compliance. Review and approve drawings, manuals, and system function descriptions for new on-board equipment of rolling stock. Compile, collate, and issue reports on projects. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program organization ensuring compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations. Inspect new and rehabbed cars and locomotives. Project management responsibilities such as budgeting, coordinating, and approving documentation and practices.
  • Hamilton Sundstrand
    Lead Electrical Engineer
    Hamilton Sundstrand Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
    Windsor Locks, Ct, Us
    Write acceptance test plans for power distribution equipment used in commercial jets. Design and modification of power distribution systems utilized in aircraft, in particular commercial jets. Oversee the assembly of prototypes and responsible for troubleshooting. Conducted rigorous testing of power distribution systems (thermal, vibration, hi-pot, mechanical stress, continuity, and more). Troubleshoot mixed signal PCBs and write analysis reports. Redevelop legacy flight simulator systems. Specify harnessing, source components, and testing and troubleshooting flight simulator systems. Responsible for modifying schematics, creating test procedures, troubleshooting AC and DC systems for aircraft. Responsible for determining faulty components on a test system. Responsible for managing a group of 6 technicians and 1 electrician working on bussed AC and DC electrical systems consisting of contactors, relays, circuit breakers, connectors, PCBs, and terminal blocks. Responsible for creating and reviewing BOMs, parts lists, statements of work, electrical load calculations, component stress analysis, and lightning strike analysis.
  • Bretford Mfg
    Electrical Engineer
    Bretford Mfg Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
    System integration. Resolve heating and EMI issues with products. Worked with suppliers to improve issues with supplied PCBs. Troubleshoot issues with products in the field. Work with safety agencies to get necessary approvals. Performance testing of products. Software validation and verification.
  • Schumacher Electric Corporation
    Design Engineer
    Schumacher Electric Corporation Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
    Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Design control circuits using 8-bit embedded controllers. EMI filter design. Design and modification of linear and switch mode power supplies. Oversee projects from concept to production. Work with safety agencies to get products tested and approved. Create necessary documentation for production. (Test procedures, BOMs, prints, etc.)Work with customers to integrate new features into existing designs. Work with manufacturing to resolve any issues that may interrupt production.

Christopher Upshaw Skills

Embedded Systems Pcb Design Testing Troubleshooting Electrical Engineering Electricians Electronics Engineering Hardware Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Project Management Engineering Management Design For Manufacturing Control Systems Design Product Development

Christopher Upshaw Education Details

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Electrical And Electronics Engineering
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
    Computer Engineering

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Christopher Upshaw attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

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