Nebiyou A. - Manufacturing Electrical Engineer 2

Sunnyvale, United States

Experience

Nov 2022 - Feb 2025

2 years 4 months

Hercules, United States

Design, fabricate, and assemble test fixtures that enable the thorough examination of components or systems, applying engineering principles to ensure the fixtures meet testing objectives and criteria effectively
Develop comprehensive test strategies aligned with project goals and product specifications
Create detailed test specifications covering all aspects of product functionality
Design clear and concise test procedures for both manual and automated testing processes
Design and develop custom test fixtures to meet specific testing requirements, ensuring accurate and repeatable results
Document test fixture specifications, designs, and maintenance procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference
Develop comprehensive procedure documents for test fixtures, encompassing design, construction, calibration, and maintenance, as well as user manuals outlining how to effectively utilize the fixture for conducting tests
Employ Altium design tools to create detailed electrical schematics and PCB layouts, contributing expertise throughout the complete electrical design journey, spanning initial concepts to final production-ready designs
Investigate and analyze technical issues, defects, or anomalies in systems, processes, or products
Utilize a systematic approach to identify the underlying causes of problems or malfunctions
Propose and implement innovative and practical solutions to address identified root causes

May 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 7 months

Berkeley, United States

Develop and implement detailed circuit designs for power distribution, control systems, and electronic components, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency
Create schematics and PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools such as Altium and KiCad, ensuring manufacturability and reliability of the designs
Lead the electrical design aspect of new product development initiatives, from concept to production, while adhering to project timelines and budgets
Conduct simulations and analyses using tools like SPICE or MATLAB to validate the performance of electrical circuits and systems under different operating conditions
Generate all Fab and Assembly packages including Gerbers, CAD fab & assembly drawings, and BOMs
Perform component engineering activities including electronic part selection, electrical characteristic analysis, obsolescence management, part library management, and spec control drawing generation
Seek opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce costs, and improve manufacturing processes through design iterations and innovations
Perform reverse engineering for PCB layouts on legacy designs with limited sources of input
Prepare comprehensive technical documents, including design specifications, test procedures, and user manuals, to support the product development lifecycle

Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

1 year 6 months

Santa Clara, United States

Provide technical service of E-Beam equipment installed at customer sites, including facility checks, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and troubleshooting of equipment issues
Standardize and automate routine diagnostic procedures using LUNIX and UNIX scripts
Follow directives and prioritization from the site leader to ensure uninterrupted operation of customer equipment and high customer satisfaction
Coordinate with site manager as necessary to provide timely service in an effective and efficient manner
Travel internationally and domestically for training and site coverage support as requested by the service management team

Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

2 years 2 months

Pleasanton, United States

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and specifications for electronic systems, ensuring thorough validation of functionality, performance, and reliability while aligning with project requirements and industry standards
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development engineers, product managers, and quality assurance professionals, to identify testing requirements and ensure alignment with project goals
Contribute to the development of test hardware and software specifications, leveraging expertise in tools such as NI LabVIEW, TestStand, and PyCharm, to ensure effective testing processes
Perform performance and quality checks of all Versa products, including electronic integration, X-ray gun calibration, optical alignment, and final qualification performance validation
Ensure all systems meet or exceed written test requirements and specifications
Qualify critical components through incoming inspection per written procedures to ensure production quality
Communicate and collaborate with coworkers and other departments to resolve issues during integration and final testing
Follow the ECR/ECO process to ensure documentation is up to date and current

May 2016 - Apr 2017

1 year

San Francisco, United States

Supervise and support junior assemblers through implementation of engineering changes on Inboard project
Design and print components on 3D printing machines for various project scopes and requirements
Complete production line installations and inspections on electronic assemblies and sub-assembly components
Perform minor repairs as necessary, working independently and in a team environment
Read and follow blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to ensure assemblies are completed to specifications
Perform macro and micro level soldering under magnification and microscope

Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

2 years 11 months

Oakland, United States

Complete installations, updates, maintenance, and repairs of hardware and software systems for quality service
Set up security measures and systems, configuring networks and drives to effectively secure client systems