Chris Fraser
acthf4@r.postjobfree.com
WORK HISTORY
Microsoft – 2013 – Current
Software Engineer
Designed robotic test systems for cellular phones and tablets
Designed programs in C# which precisely control robotic systems
Programed embedded systems for the Arduino PIC’s linked to LCD’s, keypads and motors
Used Eagle to create schematics
Designed mechanical drawings using AutoCAD and redlined plots
Wired and assembled all systems within the robotics’ design and assembly
Repaired and used 3D PLA printers and Laser Cutters
Designed software for Microscan and Cognex Vision systems
Intel - 2013
Software Engineer - Contractor
Designed software in C# for testing in PMIC power chips
Traced Vender Validation electronics for PCB board and software errors
Designed Software in LabVIEW with high speed bus and power control systems
Created documentation of software
Produced and reviewed projects in LabVIEW using PXI cards
Wired system and fabricated wiring diagram under previous designs
Microsoft - 2012 – 2013
Electrical Engineer - Contractor
Designed electronics circuits for cellular phone charging systems
Worked on C# programs and Embedded programs for the PIC’s
Used OrCAD to create schematics
Tested circuits using National Instruments Multisim
Designed mechanical drawings using AutoCAD
Preparing products for UL and cUL Listings
Constructed Point of Sale Charging Stations
T-Mobile - 2011 - 2012
RF Engineer /Software Engineer - Contractor
Verified the quality of Agilent, Anite, and Anritsu call boxes in fully Anechoic Chambers
Worked with Ericsson 3G and 2G Base stations
Tested equipment in fully anechoic chambers and screen rooms
Operated Anritsu Wi-Fi Tester and BT tester
Located path losses for the test setup
Analyzed Smith charts and combiners
Designed software in LabVIEW to control multiple Switch Matrices
Trained team members to use software I designed in LabVIEW for GSM handset handover
Set up Anritsu GSM equipment
Worked with venders such as Samsung to trace system problems
Designed RF test cases to test RF matrix related issues using the CMU200
Used Anritsu BTS Master to trace RF related problems
Worked with Base Stations including Ericsson/ Nokia/Protel/IP 2G and 3G systems
Trained and used Satimo Stargate Chambers
Luma Technologies – 2010 - 2011
Electrical Engineer / Software Engineer
Soldered 0204/0402 SMT parts
Designed code for the Xilinx Coolrunner
Programmed Xilinx FPGA’s for aircraft in order to meet the FAA’s requirements
Utilized CKC’s ETS Lindgren Anechoic Chamber and Screen rooms to testing designs
Built circuits in simulation software (Multisim NI)
Programmed in WinCC for Siemens display control
Developed software Embedded C, Basic and P-Basic
Built software in Labview 8.0 to produce test case waveforms for DO-160E
Designed electronics for aviation cockpits voltage power systems
Heavy troubleshooting down to the circuit level for production
Used Orcad to design electronics systems
Planned and developed PCB boards using Protel and RF techniques
Generated test reports of findings
Created Logic systems using ISE Xilinx
PACCAR – 2008 – 2009
Senior R&D Software Design Engineer
Successfully documented, bench tested, and verified software systems using test scripts and Quality Center
Designed software in VBA for a database control system and Siemens C/ LabVIEW style code
Performed circuit design and troubleshot systems
Assisted engineers with RF wireless equipment for FCC requirements
Carried out extensive testing of software and hardware systems
Created test fixtures that are currently in use for testing many large interface systems
Generated test reports, presentations and design specifications
Performed design reviews on many products
Devised hardware using Pro E
Siemens Wireless Modules – 2007 – 2008
RF HW Applications Engineer
Pre-Qualified products for the PTCRB and AT&T requirements
Designed code in LabVIEW and VBA
Tested power circuits to meet cellular requirements
Did circuit design and troubleshot electronic problems for GSM and 2G systems
Traced RF problems using ROHDE & SCHWARZ GSM CMU200
Assisted in designing GSM systems using Siemens Wireless Modules
Worked with LNA's and digital circuits
Traced circuit problems with Tektronix digital oscilloscope and Fluke meters
Identified RF noise problems to pass the PTCRB and FCC regulations using spectrum analyzers
Used Anechoic Chamber for GSM testing and tracing
Worked directly with 7 Layers and Cetecom to pass customers products
Assisted customers to pass the PTCRB which include Motorola, FedEx, Symbol and Honeywell
Repaired and modified circuit designs to pass the PTCRB
Soldered surface mount electronics
Wrote test reports for customers that use the Siemens Wireless Modules
Performed basic tests for the purpose of optimizing radiation patterns to pass requirements
Analyzed general radiation patterns to identify overall performance
Identified harmonic problems using spectrum analyzers
Used RF filter systems to test equipment for various tests
Worked with Agilent network analyzer to test customers’ antenna designs
Advanced Robotic Vehicles, Inc. 1999 – 2005
R & D / Design Engineer
Worked on electronics circuit design
Designed control systems in VB6
Built PCB’s
Created laser tracker software in VB to assist control systems with laser guided tracking
Developed pressure control systems using PIC chips
Controlled servo motors and encoders
COMPUTER BACKGROUND
Software: C#, LabView 8.0, WinCC, C, VB.NET, Visio, JAVA, Visual Basic 6, Multisim, Pspice, Orcad, PADS, Electronics Workbench, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Qbasic, Pbasic, Microsoft Works, Acrobat R/R3.0, Adobe Photo Shop, Adobe Golive, Adobe Illustrator, OpenOffice, MatLab, Express PCB, and PlC's
Development Kits Used: Arduino C, MSP430EZ from TI, PBS2SX Dev B. 1, BS2, PBS, MikroE MSP430, Parallax Chips and SX toolkit
Hardware: PRO E, Auto CAD, Adobe Illustrator, CAD express (Emachineshop)
Hardware Tools: Milling Machine, Laser Cutter, Water Jet Cutter, Impact drills, 3D printer
Electronics Hardware Tools: Digital Oscilloscopes, Millimeters, Amp clamps, Spectrum Analyzers, Function Generators
Protocols: RS485, RS232, I2C, SPI, CAN, and SVID
EDUCATION
Honors to all degrees
Computer Science Study (C, C# and .NET focus (N.C.) (Edmonds C.C.:) GPA3.8
University Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering (Central Washington University) GPA3.6
College Degree : A.A.S. in Digital Computer Electronics (North Seattle Community College) GPA 3.8
College Degree : A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering (North Seattle Community College) GPA 3.8
College Degree : A.A.S. D.T.A. General Education (North Seattle Community College) GPA 3.8
Technical Schools : O. S. C. (Electronics study) GPA 4.0
HOBBIES
Traveling, Chess, Movies and Electronics