Jacob Awad

Senior Test Engineer at E3 Designers, LLC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Methuen, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Test Engineer
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      • Led DVTs (Design Validation Tests) to ensure that the PCBA performs to the expected design goals and specifications as well as generated detailed reports of the results.• Verified Board Bring-Up inspections on multiple PCBAs for different customers to ensure general workmanship, impedance continuity between expected nets, and nominal output voltage performance.• Conducted power sequencing and power supply testing to ensure power was properly distributed throughout the board and the time intervals between the power-on sequence of the supplies adhered to the test specifications.• Verified discrete oscillators (clocks) using high impedance differential probes and high impedance active single ended probes for respective signal types and looked for signal integrity. • Measured timing and signal integrity (looking for minimal overshoot/undershoot and ringing, clean edges etc.) of multiple serial communications protocols (UART [TTL/RS-232], I2C, JTAG, SPI, USB, BitBus, and CAN).• Programmed FPGAs on boards using JTAG/SPI and ran scripts to write and verify patters of data to pre-determined locations, or range of locations in memory space for the SRAM, FRAM, and FLASH.• Used multiple test instruments (DMM, Oscilloscope, Programmable DC Electronic Load, etc.) to take accurate measurements.• Wrote test scripts in Python and Linux to automate thermal testing through a test chamber which saved the data locally.• Performed rework on both thru-hole and surface mount soldered with ROHS, no clean and lead solder assemblies.

    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Test Engineer
      • Nov 2019 - Present

      • Maintained, sustained, developed test software for production test environment.• Worked with Program Managers and Program Engineering Managers, and Operations Managers to adhere to customer objectives in a production test environment.• Generated SCRs (Software Change Requests) and updated legacy software for production test software.• Leveraged legacy work in order to complete new product development and integration.• Worked with CCA product.• Worked on Digital and RF test stations.• Interpreted test requirements, developed and maintained test procedures, and documented test practices.• Analyzed data to drive issues to root cause.• Generated Change Requests (CRs) on technical issues related to the production test process.• Developed and executed improvement projects to increase first pass yield.• Engaged with Design and Test Development teams to solve issues impacting production.• Assisted manufacturing operators in the testing & troubleshooting of production hardware.• Supported production test of RF/Microwave subsystems and components on functional test platforms.• Worked alongside Test Development team to refine test software, update software bugs, and ensure test performance and reliability.

    • Sweden
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Test Engineer
      • Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

    • Test Engineer
      • Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

      • Developed applications using MATLAB to automate EMC compliance testing to increase efficiency and repeatability and improve reliability.• Performed EMC compliance testing (following CISPR 25 standards and OEM specific standards) on multiple radar sensor (24GHz and 77GHz) product lines.• Worked with various test equipment (Power Supplies, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Thermal Controllers) and used multiple interfaces (ethernet, serial, and GPIB) to communicate with the instruments using SCPI commands.• Developed and maintained scripts using MATLAB and VEE to automate radar sensor level testing using various lab instruments and temperature chambers.• Automated testing platforms for calibration and troubleshooting on prototype and production radar sensors.• Analyzed and plotted data (EMC measurements, phase noise, angle accuracy, power, etc.) to verify radar RF performance, wrote reports of findings, presented data in meetings to principal design engineers and senior hardware engineers.• Significantly involved in prototype and new product development.• Wrote and updated test procedures for the bench and ATE test areas.• Supported and maintained the bench and the ATE test areas by ensuring the various test equipment were up-to-date (latest firmware releases and updated licenses), in working condition, and calibrated.• Worked with in-house diagnostic tools to reflash software, modify internal register parameters, and analyze radar sensor performance.• Assembled a 2.0 m (41 EIA U) rackmount station by connecting various test equipment in multiple configurations (ethernet, USB, and GPIB) to facilitate testing efficiency.

    • Component Engineer
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

      • Support lab testing and validation of components and radar sensors.• Define generic and application specific component quality, reliability, and test requirements.• Support internal design reviews for electronic components.• Support DFMEA/PFMEA reviews with Component Design Engineer and SQE.• Review Supplier and Internal test programs.• Support Supplier Quality Engineering in supplier Fab audits.• Support/review escalated supplier 8Ds.• Develop, incorporate and influence Industry Standards (AEC-Q100, AEC-Q101, etc).• Provide Technical support for critical supplier related quality issues.• Support component database management.• Drive external Failure Analysis labs on the analysis of component failures to determine root cause using FA techniques such as curve trace, optical inspections, SAM, X-ray, SEM, FIB, TEM, LEM, OBIRCH, XIVA, etc.• Develop and/or review supplier component qualification plans according to automotive industry standards such as AEC-Q100/101/200, JEDEC, MIL-STD, etc.• Review component change notices (PCN’s/SREA’s), evaluating issues and risks to the projects.• Support new product development by reviewing component datasheet/technical specifications against project requirements.• Develop and drive reliability/risk assessment activities for component issues from production line or failures from the field.

    • Sweden
    • Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Co-op
      • May 2015 - Dec 2016

      • Developed a tool to manage and process engineering and production data collection for GM/Honda/Chrysler/Fiat radar sensors.• Conducted initial root cause analysis for component failures and reported findings to FA engineers• Measured and reviewed test result data to ensure that actual performance meets expected requirements.• Used schematics, layouts, and datasheets to troubleshoot and validate prototype PCB boards.• Updated a testing procedure to become more stable, efficient, and easier to use.

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Camp Counselor
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      • Molded character and good behavior for campers between the ages of 9 and 17 including teamwork, listening, responsibility, initiative, and sportsmanship.• Practiced listening and counseling skills by developing solutions for camper conflicts so they could work together to resolve problems themselves.• Supervised personal interaction and skills development.• Cooperated with other counselors to create and implement group activities and special programs.• Regularly observed and documented campers’ behavior and skills development and provided feedback to children as necessary.

Education

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
    Bachelors, Engineering - Electrical & Computer
    2012 - 2016

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