Philip Claxton, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Developed Linux ports for robot embedded RTOS applications to significantly reduce the effort to regression test new firmware releases and enable application development without robot hardware- Designed and developed Python application to simulate real world software interfaces with emulated embedded RTOS applications, including motor controllers and numerous I2C, SPI, UART and CANBus devices

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Designed proof-of-concept optical inspection robot module for automated storage and retrieval system, including mechanical, electrical and software components- Developed Linux based Python application for automated optical inspection

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Hardware design engineer for locomotive control electronics responsible for PCB and mechanical design.Select Accomplishments:- Streamlined document revision process and developed company drafting standards - Developed real-time firmware for TMS320 digital signal processor

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Lead hardware design engineer for United Rentals’ WEDGE IoT product line responsible for PCB and mechanical design, and manufacturing. Select Accomplishments: - Schematic capture and PCB layout for 5 PCB designs and mechanical design for 2 outdoor products - Developed test firmware in Python and Embedded C for hardware verification and supported firmware developers with low-level debugging- Successfully troubleshooted radiated and conducted emissions issues- Documentation including product requirements, specifications, designer test plans, machining drawings, assembly procedures, service manuals and user manuals- Coordinated safety testing and certifications to UL/CSA 62358-1 and UL/CSA 61010-1 with Intertek/ETL and achieved UL/CSA 60950-22 certification for outdoor use- Developed and implemented a quality assurance program for inspecting and repairing equipment - Coordinated manufacturing of PCBs, machined components and mechanical assemblies with local manufacturers- Provided biweekly project status updates to operations and management- Conducted regular design reviews and provide feedback to team members

Calgary, Canada Area

Key contributor to the conception, design and implementation of the WEDGE IoT product line and web application. Select Accomplishments: - Conceptualized and oversaw the design of a wireless IoT temperature sensor - Developed test and production Embedded C application firmware for HCS08 family microcontrollers- Acted as product owner and developer for agile scrum software development process during the development of the WEDGE dashboard web application - Designed and developed web-based user interfaces using DGLux5 and JavaScript, including an interface to dynamically locate sensor widgets on building floorplans uploaded by the user- Led design of wireless thermostat controller for construction heaters from conception to deployment. - Schematic capture, PCB layout and mechanical design for wireless thermostat controller - Documentation including product requirements, specifications, designer test plans, machining drawings and assembly procedures- Coordinated safety testing and certification to UL/CSA 61010-1 with CSA

Calgary, Canada Area

Provided engineering support for the Heat and Power division operations and sales teams. Select Accomplishments: - Engineered a test stand for performance rating of indirect fired heaters, including selection of sensors and data acquisition devices to achieve acceptable accuracy to inform equipment purchasing decisions- Developed internal iOS application to estimate heat loads for construction projects and temporary buildings- Designed bespoke heating plans for external customers including equipment selection and site drawings

Baden, Switzerland

Successfully completed a full 1-year term as a combustor engineering intern at the Alstom facility in Baden, Switzerland with a focus on projects dedicated to developing methods and acceptance criteria for the re-use and reconditioning of combustor engine parts.