Electrical Engineer Product Development

OBJECTIVE

To be in the career in the Control Engineering in any Electrical, Electronics or other manufacturing field.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Expert in NPI - new product implementation: feasibility study, prototyping, product design, review, analyse design, testing, troubleshooting, prepare reports, specifications, launch product into market.

Expert in Wire Harness reverse engineering for 9 Electrical panels for Veeco TSMC Semiconductor machines named Wafer Storm: preparing wire harness BOM for nine electrical panels, validation testing.

Experienced in Honeywell smoke & CO alarm FSP-951, FCO-951, Fire monitoring module XP10-M, XP6-R, and expert in feasibility study for Honeywell VECE products for smoke and fire alarm applications.

Expert in System Level Aristocrat Gaming Machines tests for Product Development: Thermal, ESD, EMC-EFT, Surge, Earth Leakage, Earth Bond, Short Circuit, Hi-Pot, AC-DC Power, Sound Level, Hot Plug, HMI.

Experienced in Variable Speed Controller PCBA for Electronically Commutated PMAC Motors, or BLDC Motors, troubleshooting of Circuit Analysis, current waveform with Oscilloscope, for PMSM or ECM.

Proficient in 2-10 V or 4-20 mA Analog Input Electronic Control unit to adjust speed for Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) or PMSM, PMAC Motor for Circulating pump with HMI in HVAC application.

Experienced in Variable Frequency Drive for Armstrong Induction Motor from ABB, Delta, Siemens etc.

Proficient in updating design on Ellsworth Dispensing unit used for patient care in medical industry

Experienced in new product development for Electrification components Vari-speed circulators with BLDC Motors, Electronically Commutated Motor in HVAC applications, Expert in Preparing ECM Spec.

Proficient in Control panel with PLC Programming using Omron and Keyence PLC, Writing Ladder Logic, Debugging ladder Program, HMI Program for Automated Assembly Equipment for seven Years.

Familiar with PCBA Design software OrCAD and Knowledge of Cadence Allegro PCB Editor

Skilled in Pump Analog Input 2-10 VDC or 4-20 mA, PWM Input, for Building Automation system.

Skilled in reviewing Installation & operation manual with product service marketing team prior to launching new product; Proficient in technical assistance, Error codes analysis for customer.

Expert in Serial communication with Docklight, SPU, Mapping I/O on Automated Systems, resolving technical problems, investigating failures, identifying root causes & permanent corrective action.

Skilled in coordination of the Design Team activities to meet project deadlines, scheduled time limit, and Customer’s expectations both internal and external customers, Familiar with CAPEX projects.

Skilled in PLC ladder programming for different PLCs: Omron, Keyence, Mitsubishi, Siemens.

Expert in safety certification process through standard UL/CSA/IEC for Motor and Controller PCBA

Skilled in DFMEA, Design verification, Validation test, cost analysis, VAVE, project management, task planning, prioritizing, time management, on-time-delivery, implementation of product into production.

Expert in Design Validation, Process validation, 3P, FAI, PPAP, APQP, EOL Testing, application of Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and ISO methodologies; Familiar with UL60730 for PCBA.

Experienced in planning, design, testing, commissioning, operation for products under development.

Strong organizational, analytical & leadership skills with ability to solve problems & make decisions.

Experienced in IC manufacturing field: Components used Printed Circuit Board assembly, testing, electronic surface mount, assembly, packaging semiconductor back-end manufacturing and process.

Excellent written, spoken and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with the team.

Skilled in implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting & technical support to the customers.

P.Eng. Licence approved in 2015, EIT since Year 2008; Ex Member OSPE

MSc. in Industrial Engineering & Bachelor’s in Electronics with 20+ years’ experience.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

COMPUTER SKILLS: Spice, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, DraftSight, Protel, Familiar with PCBA Design software, OrCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, Cadence Allegro PCB Editor, E-plan, Johnson Control, P8, MATLAB, Electrical Docklight, MODBUS, MS Office, Word, Windows Applications, Microsoft Project, JIRA etc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: New Product Development, PLC Ladder Program, Project Management, Design - Development, DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Management, Quality Control & Assurance, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Oscilloscope, Familiar with LabVIEW, SCADA, CANalyzer, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 Certification, TS16949 Automotive Certification; Familiar with GMP, GAMP, Communication protocol, MODBUS, RS232, BACnet, EMC-EFT & Surge, Voltage Dip Test, ESD, Thermal Test, Inrush current, HMI.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electrical Engineer – Project Lead

L&T Technology Ltd (http://www.ltts.com) August 2021 – July 2025

Client: Veeco Precision Surface Processing LLC (Veeco Innovative Semiconductor Processing Equipment)

Lead the Reverse Engineering project for Wire Harnesses for Nine Different Electrical Control Panel for Semiconductor Machine used for Wafer Cleaning named as ‘Wafer Storm’ & developed First Article.

Expert in preparing detailed BOM for Nine Electrical panels for TSMC semiconductor, assisted to prepare 150 harness drawings based on BOMs: conducted visual inspection for 150 wire harness.

Assisted LTTS quality to prepare FAI for 119 cables out of 250 total made by LTTS Peoria for TSMC

Coordinated with Veeco Engineering to prepare Wire Harness BOM, FAI & dwgs for manufacturing.

Client: Honeywell – System Sensor, 60174, IL (Honeywell - The Future Is What We Make It)

Experienced on Building Automation Control system using Fire Monitoring module XP10-M, HMI.

Validation Test for Honeywell smoke alarm FSP-951, FCO-951, Fire monitoring module XP10-M, XP6-R

Expert in feasibility study, VAVE for Honeywell Low Voltage VECE Fire Control products- smoke & fire alarm: using SAP, Teamcenter, Silicon Expert, Digikey to compare components & proposed alternate.

Feasibility study on EOL Low voltage components Renesas MCU to find cost effective solution

Expert in Functional Test, Thermal Cycle Test in chamber with HMI, CO sensitivity test for Fire alarm units with PCBA cost effective components & support to execute cost-effective units into production.

Assisted solder low-cost capacitors, MOSFETs on the smoke alarm PCBA by desoldering old components

Client: Ellsworth Dispensing Solutions, Sparks City, NV 89441 (https://www.ellsworth.com/)

Assisted on the New project drawings for the new product development by adding updates on the existing drawings for Medical Equipment – Dispensing units using 2D drawing software - DraftSight.

Updated the existing drawings by adding new components and correcting drawings using DraftSight by adding detailed notes & new components highlighted in blue for Medical Device manufacturing team.

Client: Aristocrat Technology Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89135 (http://www.aristocrat.com)

Involved in Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) for New Product Development of New Automatic Electronic Gaming Machine “Cinema” for Aristocrat Technology Inc, including EV2 & Design Validation.

Conducted low voltage subsystem tests for EGM, prepared Reports for DV tests: Thermal, ESD, EFT, Surge, Earth Leakage, Earth Bond, Short Circuit, AC-DC Power, Sound, Hot Plug, Harmonics, VBD (HMI).

Prepared Firmware uploading document for MVD & Podium Gadget PCBA, VBD (HMI) Controller PCBA.

Assisted on End of Line (EOL) Testing Equipment and Document with BOM to prepare this equipment.

Prepared Test Report Templates for all the test to done for Cinema DV Electronic Gaming Machine

Involved in Design Validation Testing of Aristocrat Cinema DV Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM).

Expert in Design Validation testing for EGM for different tests including Temperature, ESD, EMC – EFT, Surge, Earth Leakage, Earth Bond, Short Circuit, AC-DC Power, Sound, Hot Plug, Harmonics, VBD (HMI).

Experienced in Troubleshooting in Thermal issues for DV Machine by adding different Fan in the Podium

Assisted solving in ESD Flickering issues for MVD Edge Light, VBD Runway Lights; assist manual soldering

Completed Evaluation Testing for New Products for NFL Project - new EGM “King Max” & “Marquis.”

Involved in analysing Electrical Schematics & 2D Drawings generated through SolidWorks Electrical.

Electrical Development Engineer July 2007 – August 2021

Armstrong Fluid Technology, TIS Dept. http://armstrongfluidtechnology.com/

(Design Envelope pump manufacturing World Leader for HVAC system applications in NA)

Worked for NPI: Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) for Pump Controller Power supply with Controller PCBA & HMI Development Controller PCBA with C, Power supply PCBA with 100-240 AC Input.

Developed new 45W Motor Controller Hardware with Renesas MCU, worked with Embedded Firmware Team to update sensorless mapping firmware (algorithm) for controller PCBA validation testing.

Prepared DV Test Plan using MS Project and co-ordinate with Test Team to complete all DV Tests.

Developed a cost-effective solution for controller Motor PCBA IC Failure with EMC & ESD protection.

Expert in Troubleshooting EC Motor controller PCBA by desoldering and soldering partial components

Applied VAVE - reduced material cost by sourcing different suppliers of ICs, maintaining and improving the existing quality, reliability levels, which saved component cost over US$2M per year.

Supported testing and validation of power electronics systems for Pump Power supply with controller.

Liaised with cross functional teams, customer to assess performance, RCA, implement RoHS projects.

Verified the Test Control Panel for Hydraulic performance Test was made as per UL508 standard.

Assisted to modify the PCBA layout with OrCAD, meeting customer requirement, on-time delivery.

Designed projects to meet UL/IEC/CSA & EMC safety standards to implement projects into production.

Shortened lead time for BLDC motor electronic controller PCBA by improving supply process.

Multilingual: Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, conversational French, Japanese

Senior Project Engineer June 2002 – Mar 2007

Johnson Electric, Home Appliance Team, Hong Kong www.johnsonelectric.com

(The world’s biggest micro-motor manufacturer with 33000 employees in thirty countries)

Successfully developed over 10 home appliance projects on BLDC Motor with Embedded Motor Hardware includes Power supply and Controller PCBA under new product development team.

Launched over four projects with Motor Controller PCBA into production increasing sales over US$10M.

Performed failure analysis (FA) using Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) tools to find root cause of the IC failure on the Speed and Direction controller PCBA of Motor; Used MATLAB for project simulation.

Verified BLDC Motor Hall Sensor Signals for three phases through oscilloscope for troubleshooting.

Developed a cost-effective solution for controller PCBA IC Failure with EMC & ESD protection.

Applied VAVE principle - reduced material cost by sourcing different suppliers of ICs, maintaining and improving the existing quality, reliability levels, which saved component cost over US$2M per year.

Supported quality team to increase production yields by reducing waste adding ESD precaution.

Liaised with cross functional teams, customer to assess performance, RCA, implement RoHS projects.

Senior Service Engineer 1995 – 2002

Kras Asia Ltd., Hong Kong www.kras.com.hk

Conducted set-up, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, training for IC fabrication - PLC controlled equipment, HMI, Mold, Lauffer 250 Ton Hydraulic press with Siemens Controller, Auto Pellet Loader.

Designed & developed PLC Ladder Program to rework Lauffer Moulding Press with Keyence PLC in China.

Ensured corrective action and preventive maintenance, FMEA for IC manufacturing: Mold, Equipment, Automatic Systems & all non-conformance issues to ensure customers’ satisfaction level.

Provided customer support for Kras Mold, PLC controlled system HMI, Lauffer press Siemens Controller.

Trained customers for all Kras Mold, PLC Controlled semiconductor systems equipped with HMI.

Refurbished Lauffer Press designing control panel with PLC control, electrical and hydraulic system.

Troubleshoot Different Control panel for Semiconductor machines to fix the issues during set-up.

Travelled frequently to customers located in Asia Pacific – Motorola, Carsem & Europe – Ericsson etc.

AWARDS

Received Ten Years in 2018 & Five Years in 2013 Service Award from Armstrong Fluid Technology

Received Technology Award 2007 as a team from company CEO for innovation of high-performance vacuum cleaner self-propel motor for European client’s project, a successful NPI (NPD) project.

Received Company Scholarship in 2003-2005 to pursue master’s degree (Part-Time)

Awarded Chinese Government scholarship to study bachelor’s degree in Electronics Science.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management 2005

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong (One of top 10 Universities in Asia)

(This degree has been assessed and recognized by the University of Toronto and WES)

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Information Systems 1994

Nankai University, P.R. China (One of the top four Universities in China)

(This degree has been assessed and recognized by CCPE, the University of Toronto and WES)

Diploma in Modern Chinese 1990

Beijing Language Institute, P.R. China (One of the best Chinese Language Institutes in China)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Rehau Snow Melting Seminar at Richmond Hill 2015

Rehau Radiant Cooling System at Burlington

Devcon Renesas Workshop and Conference in USA 2009

EPIC Educational Learning Center, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Courses Completed for PEO Engineering Licence Exam

Circuits [ELEC-A1], Machines [ELEC-A6] 2009

Power Systems Engineering [ELEC-B7] 2010

Engineering Economics [CS1] 2011

FEA Consultant Company, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Following Course Completed for PEO Engineering Licence Exam

Professional Practice Exam [Law and Ethics] 2011

SMC Hong Kong Limited

Training on PLC Ladder program, PLC I - O, Pneumatic & Hydraulic circuits 1998

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