Philip Claxton, P.Eng. Email and Phone Number

- 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

- 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

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

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

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

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

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.