Robert Hilker Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

HoloLens, Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, Studio, XBox, Surface HubMTE is the Microsoft team that designs test systems for the manufacturing test of Microsoft's emerging technology devices.I have the privilege to manage a team of Engineer's (Mechanical, Electrical, and Optical) that design and deploy the Hardware for production testing of HoloLens, Surface Pro, and Surface Laptop.

Cross functional team management of talented design engineers (EE, ME, OE), to create automated constructed assets for high volume production of incredible products!

Redmond Wa

Supporting the Manufacturing Test Engineering team at Microsoft as a contract PM

The world leader in MEMS designs for scanned laser applications, MicroVision has produced a number of products from Scanned Laser Head Up display systems, Barcode scanners, hand held (Pico) projectors, and embedded projector display engines. Products fall into Military, Industrial, and Consumer applications.Other titles:Manager, Electronics EngineeringManager, Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing EngineerOther teams managed under Manager, Manufacturing… Show more The world leader in MEMS designs for scanned laser applications, MicroVision has produced a number of products from Scanned Laser Head Up display systems, Barcode scanners, hand held (Pico) projectors, and embedded projector display engines. Products fall into Military, Industrial, and Consumer applications.Other titles:Manager, Electronics EngineeringManager, Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing EngineerOther teams managed under Manager, Manufacturing Engineering title:Documentation, Machine shop, Engineering services (prototype assembly and testing).Cross functional team management (Mechanical, Electronic, Optical, Motion, Vision, Safety, and FW/SW) in automated constructed asset development:Functional matrix management for Electronics Engineering, Machine Shop, Documentation, and Engineering Services.ContributionsNew product introductions in Redmond, Bothell, Malaysia, China, JapanManage constructed asset design teams in India, Singapore, USAManage process and sustaining support teams in Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, RedmondWork directly with executive team, ODM’s and CM’s in sourcing, budgets, and capacity “CAPEX” planningConstructed assets range from wafer level testing of MEMS devices, MEMS assembly testing, various Projector and Image Quality tests, up to 11 axis opto-mechanical assemblers, and countless other processes. Processes are compliant and meet FDA reporting requirements for Laser safety where needed. Creation, Implementation, and review of metrics for managing production processesDesign of consumer electronics for MicroVision's first PicoP projector based systems:Mixed Signal ASIC’s, FPGA, Advanced MEMS and laser control systems, Video/Media interface including (Composite, NTSC/PAL, Component, and RGB VGA), USB, Analog and Digital. Show less

A provider of multiple products for custom implantable medical devices, custom micro-electronic assemblies, space, aerospace, military, radiation hardened, and other high reliability applications. Technologies were in Thick Film Hybrid designs, Hermetic packaging and space qualified SMT assemblies.Contributions:Provide direct support to customers in designing Interpoint DC to DC power conversion products into various applications for design winsInterface with failure… Show more A provider of multiple products for custom implantable medical devices, custom micro-electronic assemblies, space, aerospace, military, radiation hardened, and other high reliability applications. Technologies were in Thick Film Hybrid designs, Hermetic packaging and space qualified SMT assemblies.Contributions:Provide direct support to customers in designing Interpoint DC to DC power conversion products into various applications for design winsInterface with failure analysis team in review of returns and reports to customersWorked in custom power team in design of custom DC to DC convertersPart of new technology development team to evaluate SMT process for new DC to DC converter designsTravel to CM’s to improve yield and quality of MK 200 production line Worked with manufacturing engineering team in defining new automated test strategy for replacing obsolete test stationsAssembly, test and design verification of multiple prototype DC to DC converters Show less

APPA was founded and incorporated in late 1995 to market a new concept in measuring rheological properties of liquid mixtures. Primary industries were Pulp (wood fiber) consistency measurements, Crude oil and bunker fuel viscosity measurements, other food and liquid slurry viscosity measurements. As Vice President, Board Member, and founder I owned all aspects of new startup business: Facility location and furnishing, original setup of finance management tools, to six month… Show more APPA was founded and incorporated in late 1995 to market a new concept in measuring rheological properties of liquid mixtures. Primary industries were Pulp (wood fiber) consistency measurements, Crude oil and bunker fuel viscosity measurements, other food and liquid slurry viscosity measurements. As Vice President, Board Member, and founder I owned all aspects of new startup business: Facility location and furnishing, original setup of finance management tools, to six month advertisement for new product releaseDesign of all electronic, mechanical, and optical systemsPurchase and fabrication of all components Assembly, test, and design verification of product Show less

Lasentec designed and manufactured a series of Scanning Laser Microscopes used for particle size analysis in processes such as crystallization, flocculation, emulsion, cosmetics, food, mining, petro chemical, pharmaceutical, etc. Models accommodate laboratory, industrial process control, and intrinsically safe applications. Managed assembly, test, shipping, receiving, inventory, machine shop, and field service teams.Provided field demonstration of new products to… Show more Lasentec designed and manufactured a series of Scanning Laser Microscopes used for particle size analysis in processes such as crystallization, flocculation, emulsion, cosmetics, food, mining, petro chemical, pharmaceutical, etc. Models accommodate laboratory, industrial process control, and intrinsically safe applications. Managed assembly, test, shipping, receiving, inventory, machine shop, and field service teams.Provided field demonstration of new products to factory reps and prospective customers in Europe and USAProvided field installations for critical customersResponsible for constructed asset development , and maintenance Design of various electronic, mechanical, motion control, and optical systems at both the product and constructed asset level Show less

North Fort Lewis, Wa

Participated in development for the Advanced Technology Testbed activities (3CI) at Fort Lewis WashingtonContracting with SRI (Stanford Research Institute), BDM (on this contract) developed the first instance of a WAN system using encrypted data transfer to single man carried, tempest hardened, laptop computer systems. This was supporting C3I (Communications, Command, Control and Intelligence) applications. Assembly test and verification of multiple field transportable… Show more Participated in development for the Advanced Technology Testbed activities (3CI) at Fort Lewis WashingtonContracting with SRI (Stanford Research Institute), BDM (on this contract) developed the first instance of a WAN system using encrypted data transfer to single man carried, tempest hardened, laptop computer systems. This was supporting C3I (Communications, Command, Control and Intelligence) applications. Assembly test and verification of multiple field transportable encrypted modem array systemsField operation of system across greater Washington stateField training and assisting military operators of working systemFabrication assembly and installation of early radar jamming system on HMMWV (HUMVEE)Installation of Ethernet, Data Com, and MITEL Telephone systems in multiple buildings at Fort Lewis Show less