Ricardo Alex Perez
Oakdale, MN 714-***-**** adcq8m@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
California State University – Fullerton Fullerton, CA
Bachelors of Science – Electrical Engineering Graduated May 2019
SKILLS
•Intermediate C++, Intermediate Python, VHDL, Matlab, MultiSim, Oscilloscope, Arduino, Soldering, Fritzing, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SolidWorks, Altium, AutoCAD, Vivado, Eagle, Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000.
•PLC Basics Certificate – Southern California Edison (Industrial Electricity and Automated Controls)
•CPR Certified – Red Cross of America
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers of CSUF (IEEE) Fullerton, CA Student Member August 2017 – May 2019
Titan Rover of CSUF Fullerton, CA Electrical Sub-Team August 2016 – May 2019
-Had the opportunity to work with the Electrical team under the Signals and Communications branch.
-Designed and implemented Printed Circuit Boards onto Team’s Mars Rover for competition where we placed 20/50.
-Worked closely with Mechanical, Computer Science and Geography team to integrate PCB’s safely around Rover.
-Participated in a team of 45 Engineering Students to design a Mars Rover vehicle.
-Stayed within design deadlines and requirements as given by project lead and URC competition guidelines.
TITAN ROVER PROJECTS
Faraday Cage August 2017 – October 2017
-To reduce the noise and interference of unwanted signals against or surrounding the power supply.
-Provide reports including a overview, schematic, procedure, timeline, technical approach, and budget for prototype.
-Designed a prototype of the Faraday Cage to troubleshoot, improve and reduce the unwanted signals and noise.
24Volt Voltage Regulator November 2017 – January 2018
-Generated a schematic and provided data files to purchase a Printed Circuit Board from a manufacturer (Gerber files, NC Drill Files, etc.).
-Assembling through-hole Printed Circuit Boards (Flux, Soldering, De-Soldering, Crimping, Continuity Checks, etc.).
Arduino Mega Shield Printed Circuit Board April 2018 - June 2018
-Performed library part creation and maintained a parts library by integrating existing and newly built components.
-Assembled and routed multilayer (through hole) circuit board.
-Provided a Bill of Materials (BOM) and ordered the necessary components from manufacturers for PCB.
Battery Management System using Protection Circuit Module August 2018 – May 2019
-Designing a user interface that manages power, safety and quality of the battery cells in the vehicle.
-Worked with Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Engineers to assemble prototype designs before a deadline.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Mode Corona, CA
Intern May 2016 – February 2017
Oakriver Technologies Oakdale, MN
Electro-Mechanical Technician September 2019 – Present
INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
Noise Cancelling Headphones using Matlab December 2018 – Present
-Researching and purchasing components from a BOM for a through-hole PCB to be assembled and troubleshooted.
-Programming a Digital Signal Processing IC to communicate with Matlab in a timely manner.