Samuel Morse
406-***-**** adjzyc@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/samuelmorse
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C, C++, Verilog, PBasic, TI Basic, Assembly 68K and Z80, JavaScript
Engineering Software: MATLAB, LTspice, Quartus Prime, Multisim, Logisim, Eagle and Fusion 360 by Autodesk
Operating Systems: Android, Windows
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering GPA 3.92 Honors: Magna Cum Laude
University of Washington - Bothell Bothell, WA
IEEE UWB Student Branch, Treasurer
Associate in Arts, DTA for University of Washington
Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
WORK EXPERINCE
Engineering Contractor: Modis August 2020 - March 2021
oHired by PACCAR for 6-month contract on HIL team as Embedded Systems Test and Validation Engineer, with a specific focus on digital displays for Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.
oImplemented SAE J1939 CAN Protocol to send messages and signals to digital display to validate defined functions and document discovered defects.
oCoded CAPL script for Tire Pressure Monitoring System function for truck and trailer.
oDesigned and coded test plans for automation from technical requirement sheets.
oAttended defect review board meetings to clarify known defects.
oMember of cross-functional team spanning Hardware Integration, Product and Software Development.
oImplemented document control within product development cycle.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Amazon Sponsored Capstone:
oDescription limited due to NDA; automation project including sensor signal processing for waste reduction.
oImplemented with an embedded real-time system.
oUltrasonic detection
Analog Design:
oIntegrated Circuits
Capacitive value meter: multiple integration stages including quadrature oscillator, peak detector, signal multiplier, and current to voltage converter.
Medical quality true RMS voltmeter: multiple integration stages including a 100M Ohm input resistance, peak detector, and a 4th order Chebyshev band pass filter.
Sallen-Key filter designs: low pass, band pass, high pass, and all pass (phase shifter).
oTransistor application
Multistage Operational Amplifier: implemented with discrete Mosfet and BJT transistors, including differential pair input stage and Class A, B, and AB output stage with short circuit protection.
Simple Boost converter: discrete inductors, capacitors, diodes, and switching transistors.
oControl Systems
Linear voltage regulator project.
Mixed Signal Design:
oMicroprocessor System Design
Function generator: microcontroller and mix signal system with LED display, output range of 0-100K+ Hz Sine, Triangle, and Square waves, level shifting and amplification with analog components, including linear voltage regulator, negative voltage charge pump chip, follower design at the output. Finalized with a housed PCB and auxiliary outputs.
Digital Design:
oElectronic Dice
Random 1-6 number generator for electronic dice out of discrete parts with an adjustable clock system, built for an IEEE workshop to teach students basic logic and TTL systems
Programming:
oFPGA/Micros
Experience in programming Field Programmable Gate Arrays in Verilog, and various microcontrollers.
oC++ display application
Blackjack game, with file processing/writing for saved games in C++.
PERSONAL PROJECTS
Radio Frequency:
oProject in progress (filing patent), using RF module in a 900MHz band range.
Switching Power Inverter:
oDesigned a switching power inverter that converts 12V Dc to 120V Ac on LTspice.
oIncludes PWM controller circuit using oscillators, comparators and IGBT driver ICs, with passive filtering stage to sinusoid output.
Tiva C Series:
oUsing microcontroller to prototype circuitry, exploiting GPIOs, logic statements, and UART communication.
Programmable ICs:
oUsing Wincupl and TL866II Plus Universal Programmer to program the Atmel ATF22LV10C PLD for sequential logic to reduce power consumption in final PCB designs.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student IEEE Treasure: University of Washington June 2019 - June 2020
oCollaboration with Seattle Section IEEE and University of Washington. Managed budget allocation for travel and workshops, attended regional meetings, and acted as UWB Student representative at IEEE Rising Stars Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
Mathematics Tutor: Spokane Community College Math Lab August 2016 - May 2018
oNominated for the 2018 ACT Student Excellence Award.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Core Sample Drill Supervisor: Connors Drilling July 2009 - June 2014
oContracted for underground mining for precious mineral core samples.
oManaged team of twenty-four crew members.
oMSHA Certified for six years.
oTech experience on hydraulic and diesel machines.
Truck Driver: Pepsi Co. Aug 2014 - June 2015
oDrove both Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with split shifts for daily beverage deliveries.