-Design analog and digital electronics for embedded handheld products: laser rangefinders, image sensors, interface boards, FPGA & microcontroller designs-Manage PCB layout for multi-layer rigid and flex circuit boards using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner and Xpedition-Support production floor with root-cause failure analysis of problematic circuit card assemblies-Write embedded software for new product development-Quick-turn rigid and flex CCA design for COTS sensor verification and integration efforts-Develop new IRaD concepts for future product development

-Developed firmware for embedded products-Wrote embedded firmware (peripheral drivers and mainline code) for Microchip PIC12 and PIC16 series chips from flowchart to hardware-Tested newly developed hardware and firmware for functionality-Schematic design and capture for new and existing designs in EAGLE CAD software-PCB layout for new and existing designs in EAGLE CAD software-Created and maintained schematic symbols and component footprints in CAD software-Analyzed failed hardware to determine root causes and repair accordingly -Assisted senior engineering with testing and programming of new hardware

-Analyze field returned circuit card assemblies to determine root cause failures-Suggest mitigation actions to resolve failures on circuit card assemblies and electromechanical hardware-Document hardware used to support system test stands-Review and release technical documentation supporting test procedures-Evaluate replacements for obsolete components and modules

-Oversee re-designs of system modules to mitigate obsolete components-Analyze failed module assemblies to determine root causes-Work with sub-contractors to modify company hardware per customer request-Confirm availability of system units, modules, and components on a twice annual basis in order to maintain the program-Track modifications to system units and modules

-Edited Autocad wiring drawings of company parts-Designed test fixtures for product verification and testing-Updated firmware on fryer control systems-Verify hardware and firmware requirements for control systems

-Debugged & re-configured hardware and software on the light bar control system for a police motorcycle-Created an operations manual for the Project54 in-cruiser surveillance system in state and local police cruisers-Created a hand-held wireless interface for controlling police cruiser devices while outside of the cruiser