Thomas Baker
Rochester
Summary
Detail-oriented electrical engineer committed to improving system design and operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Integration Engineer
Western Digital Corporation
01.2022 - Current
- Debugged broken PCBAs in post-silicon bring-up by utilizing common electrical lab tools, vendor spec sheets, and board layout files.
- Electrically characterized signals and resoldered hardware components to test, fix, or improve PCBA function.
- Created I-V characteristic curves for broken hardware, validating electrical overstress damage.
- Implemented new ASIC hardware features through C++ embedded firmware development.
- Increased SRAM parity and ECC error logging capabilities to aid in pre and post-silicon development.
- Developed well-documented C++ embedded firmware that is easy to read, contains descriptive comments, and follows common industry coding guidelines.
- Participated in firmware reviews, applied senior architect coding suggestions, and used git and BitBucket for version control.
- Used logic analyzers and differential probes to read signals for troubleshooting and correction.
- Updated SoC and ASIC spec sheets for future ease of use and clarification for electronics bring-up.
Electrical Test Engineering Co-op
Doosan Bobcat
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Exposed electronics to varying controlled weather environments and analyzed results.
- Collected environmental stress data using Arduino, PLC systems, and electronic hardware.
- Created in-depth reports of data collection and results to present to design engineers.
- Utilized PTC Creo to manufacture test fixtures using machining or 3D-printing.
- Reduced test times by creating user-friendly automated test stands for common test requests.
- Developed an application to lower test timelines by automating electrical inventory orders.
Electrical Engineering Intern
LCL Electronics, INC.
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Studied circuit layouts to improve, troubleshoot, test functionality and fix assemblies.
- Modeled mechanical parts and fixtures in SolidWorks to determine cost and production capabilities.
- Created SolidWorks drawings to make production more efficient for floor team members.
- Setup automated equipment to improve assembly floor workflow and production time.
- Taught assembly floor team members to successfully use Excel for automated equipment.
Vice President
Circle K Club, Itasca Community College
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Organize and give a collective service for the food shelf, blood bank, and retirement homes.
- Communicate with Circle K club members to setup time conscious weekly meetings.
- Recruit and retain student volunteers through social media applications and incentives.
Instructor
Itasca Community College
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Instructed proper use of carpentry tools, laser engravers, and 3D-printers.
- Helped future and freshman engineering students in project decisions and development.
- Demonstrated how electronics and electronic assemblies can improve projects.
Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
11.2014 - 03.2019
- Teach new employees on how to prepare common menu items in a clean and fast manner.
- Satisfy a customer’s order through friendly communication and quality products.
- Maintain a calm team composure during rush-hours by prioritizing tasks strategically.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-2023
Associate of Science - Engineering
Minnesota North College
Grand Rapids05-2020
Skills
- Embedded Systems
- Electronics
- Power Electronics
- I2C, UART
- C, C, Tcl, LabVIEW
- Cadence Allegro
- Altium
Timeline
Electronics Integration Engineer
Western Digital Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Electrical Test Engineering Co-op
Doosan Bobcat
01.2021 - 08.2021
Electrical Engineering Intern
LCL Electronics, INC.
05.2020 - 08.2020
Vice President
Circle K Club, Itasca Community College
05.2019 - 03.2020
Instructor
Itasca Community College
05.2019 - 03.2020
Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
11.2014 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
North Dakota State University
Associate of Science - Engineering
Minnesota North College