MS Electrical Engineering with Experience

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Minneapolis MN *****

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Pedro Leiva

Objective:

Dynamic effective team player with proven experience in both independent and group settings seeking a job as en electrical engineer or related field.

Education

Masters Electrical Engineering December 2006

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor Electrical Engineering BS, 2001-2004

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

Mathematics BA (3-2 Engineering Program) 1998-2001

Carroll College Helena, Montana

Summary of

Qualifications

* Computer talents including circuit and logic simulation in PSPICE and HSPICE, C/C++ programming ability, Visual Basic, SPSS, skills in Mathematica, MatLab, and PowerWorld, knowledge of Windows, Unix, Linux, and Mac operating systems. Knowledge of CAN Protocols J1939.

* Knowledge of CAN (Controller Area network) Protocols J1939 for Agriculture sector.

* CAN softwares: Vector CANalyzer, Vector CANOE, CANdb++, Kvaser CanKing, Kvaser Memorator, Sauer Danfoss PLUS+1, Sauer Danfoss PVED Doctor

* Data Acquisiton Software: eDAQ SoMat Test Control Environment, Somat Infield, Fluke Hydra Data Bucket, FlukeView

* College Leadership roles: Active IEEE and SHPE member: SHPE President, SHPE Treasurer, IEEE Soccer Coach/Organizer; IEEE Chess tournament Organizer and Coordinator

Work experience

Design Engineer

2008/May – 2009/July AGCO Corp. Jackson, MN

* Validated functionality of controllers and system integration on machine

* Developed simulation, control simulation and reviewed current specifications and implementation.

* Participated and supported the development of AGCO’s service tool - Electronic Diagnostic Tool (EDT)

* Collaborated in the architecture of future machine models

* Managed and supported field CAN logs and analyzed them

* Supported Test Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Techpubs with ongoing projects

* Prepared ECO (Engineering Change Order) and Purchase Orders

Test Engineer

2007/Jan – 2008/Apr AGCO Corp. Jackson, MN

* Tested electrical component on prototype machines

* Analyzed components for reliability and endurance

* Evaluated software function and performance on prototype machines

* Prepared and evaluated field data

* Worked with the Design Engineers and the technicians regarding tests

* Wrote test procedures (TEP)

Quality Engineer Intern

2006: 8 months Trane Corp. White Bear, MN

* Performed testing and failure analysis of warranty returns.

* Assisted the Hardware Reliability Engineer perform failure analysis.

* Tested selected field returns for pass/fail using various factory test or other testing methods

Avionic Engineer Coop

2002-2004: 3 terms (1 yr) Northwest Airlines Minneapolis, MN

* Assisted avionics engineers with wiring diagram reviews and aircraft modifications.

* Prepared funding requests for accomplishing electrical system modifications.

* Attended and participate in meetings with engineers, management and technicians to resolve ongoing reliability problems.

Summer Research Program sponsored by the National Science Foundation

Summer 2003 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

* Designed a temperature insensitive circuit

* Focused on the current mirror configuration and its biasing voltage

* Studied the effect of the variation in the transistor’s band gap & other parameters

References Available upon request.

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