Subject matter expert in MEMs motion, magnetic and atmospheric sensor design, integration and verification:•Release reference schematics for all new sensors to be utilized in BlackBerry products.•Dictate sensor selection on all BlackBerry products.•Characterize MEMs sensor performance on BlackBerry products during all stages of the design.•Stress software calibration algorithms for MEMs sensors.•Review PCB layouts to ensure optimal placement of MEMs sensors.•Review… Show more Subject matter expert in MEMs motion, magnetic and atmospheric sensor design, integration and verification:•Release reference schematics for all new sensors to be utilized in BlackBerry products.•Dictate sensor selection on all BlackBerry products.•Characterize MEMs sensor performance on BlackBerry products during all stages of the design.•Stress software calibration algorithms for MEMs sensors.•Review PCB layouts to ensure optimal placement of MEMs sensors.•Review factory calibration methods and limits for all applicable sensors.•Consult JDM partners in North America and Asia on sensor placement and calibration techniques.•Responsible for interfacing with commodity management leads to review supply chain of MEMs vendors and to ensure crisis mitigation in case of supply disruptions.•Interface with multiple high profile vendors to discuss MEMs sensor road maps.•Design custom sensor qualification boards for extensive characterization of prospective sensors.•Responsible for identifying and interviewing potential COOP students for the team.•Managing day to day COOP student’s tasks. Show less

Design hardware and software for automated test systems:•Developed custom Matlab automation and analysis scripts for a Helmholtz coil system in order to characterize magnetometer performance over varying azimuth and geomagnetic inclinations.•Deployed magnetometer characterization system to hardware teams in North America and Europe.•Designed hardware and software tools to visualize magnetic flux density on PCB’s in order to identify a location for the magnetometer with the least… Show more Design hardware and software for automated test systems:•Developed custom Matlab automation and analysis scripts for a Helmholtz coil system in order to characterize magnetometer performance over varying azimuth and geomagnetic inclinations.•Deployed magnetometer characterization system to hardware teams in North America and Europe.•Designed hardware and software tools to visualize magnetic flux density on PCB’s in order to identify a location for the magnetometer with the least hard and soft iron interference.•Investigated the effects of different subsystems such as camera, RF and audio on magnetometer performance.•Educated hardware designers on key magnetometer concepts.•Created design guidelines, testing and verification procedures for product development teams.•Debugged sensor related issues on products including improper power sequencing, stuck axis and I2C failures.Component lead for Hall Effect sensors:•Promptly identified, qualified and integrated an alternate Hall Effect sensor for BlackBerry products after a part end of life warning from a vendor.•Developed accessories testing procedures for global reliability teams.Power Engineer•Automated a setup to evaluate BlackBerry charger performance during different charging modes.•Integrated an UVLO circuit for uncompromised audio performance on BlackBerry Playbook. Show less

• Delivered the first automated test system capable of characterizing thermal performance of BlackBerry products.• Collaborated with RF engineers during qualification of thermal mitigation solutions such as graphite spreaders.• Prepared presentations, design specification and verification reports for managers and directors.• Developed a mechanical structure for testing the precision of accelerometers in BlackBerry products.• Conducted battery life testing during different modes… Show more • Delivered the first automated test system capable of characterizing thermal performance of BlackBerry products.• Collaborated with RF engineers during qualification of thermal mitigation solutions such as graphite spreaders.• Prepared presentations, design specification and verification reports for managers and directors.• Developed a mechanical structure for testing the precision of accelerometers in BlackBerry products.• Conducted battery life testing during different modes of device operation.• Designed an MSP430 based PCB capable of switching power between BlackBerry products to increase test throughput of battery life test stations from 1 to 4 devices.• Offered a full time position upon completion of the internship. Show less

•Assisted design engineers in creating electrical specifications for power transformers to be delivered to clients across Middle and East Africa.•Carried out materials cost analysis for transformers and switchgear.•Obtained first hand experience in building power transformers.