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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Expert in Altium, schematic capture, library management and PCB design including working with 3D modelsServicing and board-level repairs of top-end professional audio equipment (DiGiCo, NEXO, CAMCO, RCF)Using professional test equipment on daily-basis (oscilloscopes, audio analysers, spectrum analysers) Proficient in SolidWorks, collaborating with Mechanical Engineers for complete product integrationFamiliar with transmission protocols (I2S, I2C, RS-485, SPI, USB, UART) and implementationDesigning for manufacture, performing tests and pre-regulatory compliance (EMI/EMC)Analogue and Digital circuits design (low noise audio, ADC, DAC, DSP, MCU)Collaborating with Software Engineers, debugging and testing softwareDesigning high efficiency switched-mode power suppliesManaging subcontractors and mentoring staff

Melbourne, Australia

Performing acoustic and electronic measurements to verify performance of designed productsDesigning hardware for audio equipment based on both analogue and digital technologyResponsible for electronic circuit design, including simulation and design verificationDesigning printed circuit boards using professional software (Altium Designer)Performing mechanical design using professional software (SolidWorks)Assembling and testing prototypes, troubleshooting and fault findingTracking costs associated with projects and documenting progressPresenting design ideas and new concepts to project stakeholdersGenerating reports, product documentation and bills of materialsMaintaining contact with manufacturers and subcontractorsProduct servicing and maintenance

Melbourne, Australia

Designing high power, high quality switched-mode power supplies for audio amplifiers (half-bridge LLC, Flyback) and analogue power amplifier circuits (Class-AB, Class-G)Ability to multitask and prioritise daily duties, self-management and good organisational skillsDesigning and simulating analogue circuits, power supplies using SPICE simulation softwareResponsible for building prototypes, performance measurements and safety testsPreparing documentation for production, calculating costs, optimising BOMDesigning analogue/digital PCB layouts using professional softwareResponsible for R&D - testing new technologies and solutionsManaging relationships with international sub-suppliersDesigning products using CAD professional software

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Responsible for R&D department - testing new technologies and solutions using Audio PrecisionResponsible for acoustic measurements of loudspeakers using CLIO software/hardwareDesigning analogue circuits, power supplies using SPICE simulation softwareOptimizing existing products for better audio performance and cost reductionResponsible for building prototypes and performance measurementsDesigning analogue/digital PCB layouts using professional softwareStrong collaboration skills – teamwork with other engineersDesigning products using CAD professional softwareAbility to multitask and prioritise daily duties

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Responsible for product servicing - fault finding, routine repairs and product maintenanceWarehouse maintenance – keeping spare parts/replacements in stockResponsible for building prototypes, evaluation kitsRefurbishing old products for resale

Myslowice, Silesian District, Poland

Designing analogue audio circuits, power supplies, PCB layouts using professional softwareResponsible for product design process – from Prototype to Final ProductUnderstanding company needs including requirements, budgets, priorities and deadlinesStrong collaboration skills and understands the requirements of production departmentResponsible for R&D department, implementation of new technologies and solutionsResponsible for managing relationships with sub-suppliers including new businessOptimizing existing products for better audio performance and cost reductionWriting reports, manuals and assembly guides using MS Office softwareProcessing and maintaining details of all agreed design assumptionsRepresenting company at Musikmesse 2015 in Frankfurt am MainDesigning new prototypes based on SPICE simulationsDesigning products using CAD modelling techniqueFamiliar with optimizing time/cost/quality trade-offsResearching the market to find new business

Myslowice, Silesian District, Poland

Responsible for soldering (THT, SMD), product assembly and performance measurementsFamiliar with test equipment (audio analysers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers)Responsible for maintaining component stock and contact with suppliersProduct servicing and fault finding

Wroclaw, Lower Silesian District, Poland

Measuring environmental noise using professional sound level meters and acoustic camerasWorking with data processing using professional software (Odeon, WinFLAG)Locating of main sources of noise in various kinds of factoriesEstimating of noise pollution based on measurement analysisCalibrating computer modelled rooms/halls to real situationsDesigning acoustic solutions (acoustic screens, panels, enclosures) for environmental and industrial usePreparing presentations for clients and investors (offering results, solutions and recommendations)Partnership with R&D department (designing test equipment)

Master Of Science Degree In Engineering ( M.Sc.Eng. ), Electronics/Acoustics

Head of Technical Department of the Polish Student Section AES in Wroclaw Leading lectures about analogue electronics and studio equipment.

Engineer'S Degree, Electronics And Telecommunications