Hardware Engineer - ATE, Automation, PCB Design

MOHAMMAD SALMANPOUR

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HARDWARE ENGINEER TEST, INSTRUMENTATION & AUTOMATION

Multidisciplinary Hardware Engineer with deep expertise designing and deploying complex automated test equipment (ATE), precision alignment jigs, and calibration systems for high-volume electronics manufacturing. Skilled in PCB design with Altium Designer, advanced bench instrumentation (spectrum/logic analyzers, pattern generators, optical calibration), microcontroller firmware, and test automation software in C++, C#, Python, and MicroPython. Experienced integrating PLC-driven assembly systems under strict quality standards (ISO/QSR).

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

CAD, PCB & Circuit Design: Altium Designer, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Analog/Digital Circuit Design, Power Supplies, Signal Conditioning, Design for Testability (DFT), Component Rework/Soldering.

Bench Instrumentation & Test: Digital Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Pattern Generators, White Balance/Colorimetry Meters, Digital Storage Oscilloscopes (DSO), RF/Signal Generators, Multimeters, Custom Test Jigs.

Embedded & Microcontrollers: ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR, STM32, ESP32, 8051, MicroPython, Firmware (C/C++/Assembly), Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN bus, RS-232/485).

Software & Test Automation: C# (.NET GUI for ATE/test fixtures), Python (automated test scripts, instrumentation control), MicroPython, SQL (test result logging/yield analytics), C/C++.

Automation, PLC & Standards: Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, Micro 800), Cognex 7000 Machine Vision, Motion/Servos, Pneumatics, ISO 9001, FDA QSR / GMP Compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hardware & Test Systems Engineer Pars Electronic Co. — Tehran (Mar 1996 – Apr 2004)

Designed and built automated test equipment (ATE) and precision alignment stations for display monitors, TV, audio, and automotive electronics production lines.

Utilized spectrum analyzers, digital logic analyzers, pattern generators, and white balance meters to develop rigorous signal calibration and optical alignment routines.

Designed test interface PCBs and fixture schematics using Altium; built custom breakout boards and signal conditioning circuits to accelerate line throughput.

Engineered C# and C++ automated test applications linked with embedded microcontrollers (C/Assembly) to execute multi-point functional verification and log test yield data into SQL databases.

Manufacturing & Equipment Engineer / Technician Boston Scientific — Maple Grove, MN (Apr 2023 – Apr 2024)

Calibrated and optimized automated electro-mechanical medical device production lines adhering to FDA QSR and ISO standards.

Diagnosed complex sensor, pneumatic, and electrical faults; partnered with engineering to execute root-cause failure analysis and equipment reliability upgrades.

Performed equipment setup, corrective actions, and preventative maintenance protocols that minimized manufacturing line stoppage.

Automation & Controls Specialist / Maintenance 3 Vision-Ease — Ramsey, MN (Mar 2018 – Dec 2018)

Maintained, calibrated, and debugged multi-axis robotic handling arms, automated lab optical equipment, and high-speed production machinery.

Programmed and diagnosed Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000; integrated Cognex vision systems for automated optical alignment and defect inspection.

Rewired industrial control panels, resolved motor drive faults, and tuned precision sensors to maintain tight micron-level manufacturing tolerances.

Hardware Systems & Electromechanical Specialist Little Canada Dental Clinic / Independent Contractor — Twin Cities, MN (Jun 2008 – Present)

Design diagnostic interfaces, maintain electro-mechanical clinical instruments, and build automated verification scripts (Python) for hardware monitoring.

Perform component-level board rework, schematic tracing, and power delivery troubleshooting on precision imaging and control electronics.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

B.S. in Computer Science — University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Expected Spring 2027) • Embedded Systems, Low-Level C/C++, Algorithms, Machine Learning

B.S. in Hardware Engineering — Tehran Azad University • Microprocessor Systems, Digital/Analog Circuit Design, Control Systems

A.S. in Automation & Robotics Engineering Technology (GPA: 3.8) — Hennepin Technical College, MN • PLC Systems (Studio 5000), Cognex Vision, Industrial Motion, Robotics

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