Electrical Engineer

Tyler S Locke

*** ** **** ** ***** FL, *****

Telephone: 305-***-****

E-mail: *******@*****.***

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL (2006)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Electrical Engineering Professional with 3 years of experience performing design, analysis, and testing of low-voltage analog and digital circuits.

• Experience working with a Research and Development team and interacting regularly with Production, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs.

• Developed complete PCB projects from project planning through implementation and fabrication.

• Self-Motivated Individual consistently pursuing new challenges to expand expertise and bring greater returns to employers.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Experienced with the following software: Microsoft Office, Access and Visio, JMP Statistical SW, OrCad Capture, Altium, Xilinx ISE Design Suite, & Modelsim

• Performed testing, analysis, and troubleshooting using the following equipment: Digital Multi Meter, Oscilloscope, Function Generator, National Instruments PXI Module, LRC Meter, SMT Soldering Equipment, ESD Equipment, Logic Analyzer, Safety Analyzer, Resistance Meter, and Type 1 Sound Level Meter

• Experienced writing and editing the following programming languages: VHDL, C/C++, and Assembly (literate)

• Experienced with the following technologies: SPI, I2C, RS-232, DSP, and Zigbee/802.15.4

• Developed the following documentation, protocols, and reports: IQ/OQ/PQ, Verification and Validation, Production Work Instructions, BOM, Maintenance Schedule, Requirements Specification, Detailed Design, Hardware Troubleshooting Guide, and Electrical Schematics

• Experienced with the following products, processes, and standards: Amigo A Insulin Pump, EP-WorkMate Recording Station, EP-4 Stimulator, NurseMate Review Station, FDA cGMP, EMC, EMI, RoHS, Hazard Analysis, Design Transfer, IEC 60601, ISO 9000, 9001, 13485, 14971

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

St. Jude Medical, Inc, West Berlin, NJ MAY 2009 – PRESENT

(Contract Position)

ELECTRONICS PROJECT ENGINEER

As an external Project Engineer I was responsible for assisting Senior Engineers with verification and investigation of hardware and software for Electrophysiology products.

• Resolved high priority hardware/software CAPAs

• Trained QA personnel and completed software reporting to achieve 100% compliance with IEC 60601-1-4

• Created initial failure analysis and trending study leading to identification of high yield failure PCB’s and components

• Created PCB reworks and engineering changes leading to a reduction in manufacturing delays and rejected assemblies

• Improved existing test fixtures to expand testing volume and troubleshooting capabilities for external PCB manufacturers

• Carried out hardware/software complaint investigation and troubleshooting of returned products

• Developed Verification and Validation reports and protocols

• Performed PCB Layout

• Contributed to product FMEA development

Nipro Diabetes Systems, Miramar, FL OCTOBER 2006 – JANUARY 2009

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

As an Electrical Engineer I was responsible for assisting Senior Engineers with all aspects of electrical design and verification, as well as providing direct support for two contract PCB manufacturers; JRE, Inc (Pompano Beach, FL) and ALTEST Corp (San Jose, CA).

• Completed the design and implementation of verification test fixtures which lead to a significant reduction in production failures and delays

• Assisted with startup of secondary PCB manufacturing operations which increased production output

• Successfully completed wireless research, concept design, and technology selection for a second generation insulin pump design

• Contributed to Sustaining Engineering by analyzing, debugging, and troubleshooting electrical circuits, components, and full electro-mechanical insulin pump assemblies

• Developed bread board circuits and prototype PCB’s to facilitate design testing and verification

• Performed digital design/verification of CPLD’s and FPGA’s for functional testing and interfacing with product MCU firmware and peripheral devices

• Performed analog design/verification for the following applications: battery management, voltage monitoring/detection, charge control circuits, current sense/protection circuits, low/high pass filters, IrDA/RS-232 conversion, fixed/variable DC-DC regulators and converters, and A/D circuits

• Performed PCB layout and assisted external PCB designers with critical layout activities

• Supported external PCB manufacturers by providing installation, maintenance, and training for custom test equipment

• Worked closely with external manufacturing to improve PCB reflow soldering process

• Developed component Validation/Verification protocols and equivalency testing

• Assisted Software Engineers with design and development of verification testing software

• Developed and executed equipment Qualification protocols for verification test fixtures and production equipment

ENGINEERING INTERN JULY 2006 – OCTOBER 2006

As an Engineering Intern I assisted Senior Engineers with verification of electrical circuits and performed technician duties including PCB assembly and rework.

• Brought product into compliance with IEC 60601-2-24 by developing effective sound testing processes and identifying optimal product alarm tones

• Performed visual inspection of PCB’s

• Supported software validation by executing test cases and scripts

• Worked closely with senior engineers to troubleshoot PCB’s and Test Fixtures

• Performed surface mount PCB component assembly and rework

• Performed PCB functionality testing

TRAINING and MEMBERSHIPS:

Root Cause Analysis/CAPA/FMEA Training – Monarch Quality System Solutions (2009)

Low-Power Wireless Technologies Course – Texas Instruments (2008)

OrCAD Capture Course – EMA Design Automation (2008)

Clinical Diabetes Training – Nipro Diabetes Systems, Inc. (2006)

Member – National Society of Black Engineers

Tutor – America Counts Science and Mathematics

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