MICHAEL NGUYEN
Fort Worth, TX *6137
***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATION
Ten years of intensive experiences in the areas of hardware development, such as Radio Frequency (RF) field, Land Mobile Radio Systems, BTS System, and Mobile Transceiver. Design, modify, test and support various radio systems. Seeking a new and challenging position to effectively utilize my electrical engineering background, aptitude, and experiences.
EXPERIENCES
Radio Frequency Engineer
EFJohnson R&D – Irving, TX – 2/2006 – 1/2008
Responsible for developing methodologies and performing reliability test procedures adhering to both customer requirements and product specifications
Support radio system designs including synthesizers, filters matching circuits, frond ends small signal amplifiers and power amplifiers within the Land Mobile Radio subscriber units 700/800MHz, VHF and UHF RF circuits
Collaborate with manufacturing department to solving obsolescence issues and increase plant productivity
Provide support for existing products regarding resolution of field, factory and warranty issues
Responsible for RF qualifications, modifications and tests prototypes for new and existing products to meet FCC specifications
Create test plans and test reports
Radio Frequency Engineer
Nokia R&D – Irving, TX – 3/2004 – 6/2005
Evaluate RF components from vendors to decrease manufacturing cost
Responsible for supporting the entire TDMA product line for the cellular handset market
Perform RF hardware modification on existing products
Collaborate with factory to build prototype and ramp up production, resolving all engineering problems relate to RF modifications
BTS Development Engineer
Motorola – Fort Worth, TX – 1/2001 – 11/2002
Responsible for technical planning, system integration and verification testing for Motorola third generation Base Transceiver System products (WCDMA)
Define test procedure and test plan for manufacturing to ensure that the BTS is being test per air interface and Motorola standards
Verify functional performance of BTS
Team with Hardware and Software engineers to resolve design issues
Provide test specifications, including creating and updating test documents.
Radio Frequency Engineer
Nokia Telecommunication – Arlington, TX – 1/1996 – 6/2000
Develop new RF Products for BTS
Analyze, track, and evaluate different RF specification requirements for subcontracted units by actively sourcing local suppliers
Evaluate, test, and implement new product improvements for existing RF modules to reduce project costs and increase customer satisfaction
Provide direct and field customers support involving all RF modifications
Responsible for testing Base Station at both unit and system levels, such as HP3070.
Solid knowledge in board testing methodologies and circuit test development, including programming and fixturing
Field Engineer
ElectroCom Automation – Arlington, TX – 8/1993 – 5/1995
Responsible for setting up micro-processor controlled mail handling system for U.S.P.S. (DBCS 990 7 994)
Service and provide post-installation technical support
Utilize oscilloscopes to trouble-shoot component levels
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – 5/1993
COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming Languages: Basic, Fortran, Assembly and C
Operating Systems: HP UNIX and MS DOS
Software Tools: Mentor Graphics, HP EE Sof, Orcad, Mathcad, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Pspice, Window 2000.
Hardware: HP8753D Network Analyzer, HP Logic Analyzer, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer. Noise Figure Meter, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Multimeter.