Christopher E.
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We worked together on several Engineering projects. Chris's technical leadership was critical in completing new product changes on time. His technical knowledge of Lithium Ion cells and battery modules is extensive.
LinkedIn User
We worked together on several Engineering projects. Chris's technical leadership was critical in completing new product changes on time. His technical knowledge of Lithium Ion cells and battery modules is extensive.
LinkedIn User
We worked together on several Engineering projects. Chris's technical leadership was critical in completing new product changes on time. His technical knowledge of Lithium Ion cells and battery modules is extensive.
LinkedIn User
We worked together on several Engineering projects. Chris's technical leadership was critical in completing new product changes on time. His technical knowledge of Lithium Ion cells and battery modules is extensive.
Credentials
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Comprehensive VHDL
DoulosFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Team-Building, Mentoring and Coaching Skills for Managers & Supervisors
Park UniversityAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
DO-178C/Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment
Radio Technical Commission for AeronauticsMar, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Volcon | ePowersports
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Power Electronics Engineer
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Jan 2021 - Present
Responsible for the design of lithium battery power systems for all electric 2-wheel and 4-wheel off-road vehicles; including research and development, CAN bus communication, motor, motor controller programming, battery management and design, human safety, specification development, drive mode development, wire harness development, power distribution and functional, electrical and performance testing. Responsible for the design of lithium battery power systems for all electric 2-wheel and 4-wheel off-road vehicles; including research and development, CAN bus communication, motor, motor controller programming, battery management and design, human safety, specification development, drive mode development, wire harness development, power distribution and functional, electrical and performance testing.
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Lithium Werks
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Netherlands
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Application Engineer
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
Responsible for working with customers to integrate Lithium Werks battery systems into their designs. such electric vehicles, material handling equipment and UPS systems. Also, performed requirement and specification development, prototyping, touchscreen design, CAN software, testing and programming battery management systems. Responsible for working with customers to integrate Lithium Werks battery systems into their designs. such electric vehicles, material handling equipment and UPS systems. Also, performed requirement and specification development, prototyping, touchscreen design, CAN software, testing and programming battery management systems.
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TrackingPoint, Inc.
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Electrical, Manufacturing & Quality Engineer
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May 2017 - Aug 2018
A start-up firearm and scope company for the next generation precision optics with advanced image processing for Precision-Guided Firearms (PGF). PGF is a comprehensive, purpose-built weapon system that leverages the same tracking and fire-control technology found in advanced fighter jets. The TrackingPoint PGF system is the first and only rifle optics system to offer the advanced technology that guides the release of ordnance. Senior Electrical, Manufacturing & Quality Engineer • Performing Electrical, Software, Sustaining, Mechanical, Database Management, Circuit Design, Battery Management and Quality Engineering • Managed and presented finding to weekly meetings with our suppliers and the engineering team as the head to the Manufacturing Review Board • Wrote software for bring-up procedure of main circuit stack-up • Developed lithium battery circuit • Designed product burn-in software that report failures to sequential database linked to product serial# • Performed root cause analysis and testing of all circuits. • Repaired companywide management systems by deconstructing existing software, repairing the code and launching new executables. • Managed and updated all company SQL databases, and repaired existing code to repair vital company systems. • Performed CAD design to update drawings and performed circuit updates using SolidWorks and Altium. • Implemented quality control that improved quality, failure rate and manufacturing. Show less
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Firefly Space Systems
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Austin, Texas Area
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Electrical Power Subsytem - Avionics Engineer
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
A startup rocket company and NASA contractor developing low-cost, high-performance space launch capability to low Earth orbit for the under-served small satellite market. Avionics Engineer • Responsible for the development of the electrical power system for a rocket. • Developed all technical documentation; including the Lithium Battery Safety Document, Electromagnetic Control Plan, Power Quality Specification, Electrical Power Subsystem Requirements, Test Plan and Qualification Plan. • Provided power system analysis, battery sizing, reliability, fault tree analysis and battery modeling. • Contributed to the development of circuits for lithium battery management, control, cell balancing and charging/discharging control. • Developed test plan for power system requirements. • Contributed to the development of a space rated battery pack using Lithium Ion batteries. Show less
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MarathonNorco Aerospace Inc
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Waco, Texas Area
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Senior Power Electronics Engineer
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Sep 2012 - Jan 2016
A corporately owned company that manufactures batteries from raw materials, battery chargers/dischargers and actuators for the worldwide aerospace market. Senior Power Electronics Engineer • Designed, implemented and tested an automated system for the manufacturing of battery plates. • Served as the safety and reliability program lead on an international helicopter program. • Designed / redesigned 12 circuits, including testing, drawings, mechanical enclosure and vendor selection • Developed a Matlab battery model. • Managed the outsourcing of 20 transformers and chokes, including technical documentation and testing. • Senior engineer for the Christie Charger/Discharger product. Show less
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Lockheed Martin
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Systems Engineer - NASA ORION Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2012
A Corporate owned NASA and government contractor designing the ORION Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle for deep space exploration. Senior Systems Engineer • Subject matter expert for the Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) design, software, environment and material requirements; including verification and interfaces • Mandatory reviewer and sign-off for all power systems, power consuming equipment and wire harnessing drawings and design • Supported the successful test of the ORION Launch Abort System. • Performed circuit and electrical interface compatibility analysis. • Managed the master Powered Electrical Load worksheet and the Power Quality Specifications. • Managed overall development of all EPS component specifications, including the Lithium Battery, Solar Array Wings, power distribution boxes and power converters to name a few. Show less
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Center for High Technology Material
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
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Semiconductor Processor
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Feb 2006 - Jun 2007
• Worked in a clean room to perform research & development, including complete processing and testing, with Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor material to evaluate the effects quantum dots and nanotechnology has on substrate • Process and test broad area laser diodes, strong light emitting diodes, and solar cells. • Completed clean room formal training qualification on photolithography, metal evaporation, etching, annealing, and lapping and polishing. • Responsible for processing samples for test to understand if 3 dimensional enhanced substrate improves the performance of solar cells or lasers. Show less
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High End Systems
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Austin, Texas Area
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Engineering Technician
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Aug 2002 - May 2004
• Certified Technician for Sustaining, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering in which I performed various duties that included technical support to research & development, manufacturing, assembly, quality assurance, marketing, calibration and corrective action. • Designed and integrated a process to organize the system of moving parts from the warehouse to the manufacturing floor, maintaining torque settings and dimensions of parts/hardware, and design testing of existing products for hardware/software faults. • Performed Time Studies on every production line to determine a more efficient build sequence and to support sell price analysis. • Constructed detailed Manufacturing Assembly Documentation for every product line. Show less
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Optical Products Inc
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Austin, Texas Area
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Fiber Optic Lab Technician
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Feb 2001 - Jun 2002
• Conducted Electro-Optical Research & Development on a multiplex fiber optic array for land and ocean Geophysical Exploration using pressured sound waves, fiber optic interferometers, software and lasers. • Duties included designing, building and testing of several fiber optic sub-systems. • Supported laboratory and off shore testing and qualification of highly industrial cable with tubes of optical fiber running through it. • Achieved design of an efficient fiber optic amplifier and output splitter. • Performed testing on the effect water pressure has on 12V alkaline batteries for parent company Petroleum GEO Services. Show less
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High End Systems
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Austin, Texas Area
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Quality Control/Assembler
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Feb 1997 - Feb 2001
• Maintained complete adherence to the guidelines and processes in place for final QA/Testing on a high volume ship-release schedule, which included that all physical and operational conditions be met before final approval. Duties included: Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting, Hi-Pot testing, Radiometer/Photometer testing, and circuit troubleshooting and repair. • Tested product software revisions and maintained quality lab equipment. • Maintained controlled records of all manufacturing errors and collected data for subordinate evaluation, to amend QA/Testing procedures, and to implement Engineering changes and deviations. • • Responsible for product corrective action and marketing/customer support on returns. Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2007
The University of New Mexico
Electrical Engineering, Micro Electronics and Semi Conductor Materials Processing -
2004 - 2005
Albuquerque Technical Vocation Institute (TVI Community College)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 4.0
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