Hi, I’m
Abbigail Fahrenkamp
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytically-driven engineer with over 3 years of experience focusing on electromagnetic interference and compatibility testing in the aerospace and defense industry. Highly adaptable and dedicated to the application of standards and specifications, production of comprehensive results, and safe working conditions. Proficient in technical documentation, report writing, and data review. Intrinsically motivated with the ability to work independently and adapt to complex problems.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Element Materials Technology
EMC/EMI Test Engineer
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct, evaluate, and troubleshoot anechoic and reverberation EMC/EMI, indirect lightning, electro-static discharge, and power quality testing for DC and AC powered systems and devices
- Adhere to and maintain knowledge of commercial and military aerospace industry standards with extensive knowledge of RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704 standards
- Cross-train in the Environmental and Telecommunications departments to assist with the operation of extreme temperature, humidity, solar exposure, and GTEM chambers
- Develop testing procedure templates
- Review internally and externally produced testing procedures
- Train and mentor new employees in testing procedures, data management, and lab safety
- Review test data collected and documented by EMC/EMI testing technicians and engineers and provide feedback on items, such as validity of testing and result summaries
- Standardized and labeled power receptacles leading to the elimination of safety mishaps
- Implemented an inspection and maintenance program for all three-phase extension cords and equipment power cords
- Increased employee participation in reporting safety concerns and suggested mitigations by 50%
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Teaching Clinician
05.2018 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Worked individually with clients to build symbol and concept imagery to promote reading strategies
- Collaborated directly with consultants and managers about client progress
- Implemented research validated learning techniques and instructional plans
- Trained and mentored new employees on programs offered
Luther College
Material Properties Undergraduate Researcher
05.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Ascertained material properties by conducting experiments using an Atomic Force Microscope, programmable devices, and other electrical equipment
- Wrote MATLAB scripts to perform analysis on large sets of data to obtain resonance frequency and amplitude reference spectra against which further experiments could be compared
- Collected, processed, and analyzed various data sets and the efficiency of processing systems
Education
Luther CollegeDecorah, IA
Bachelor of Arts from Physics and Applied Mathematics
05.2020
University Overview
- Dean's List 2016 - 2020 (GPA: 3.6)
Skills
- Proficient with electrical lab equipment
- Apply standards and regulatory guidelines
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting
- Proficient with standard productivity suites
- Develop technical documentation and communicate results
Publications
Error Estimation and Enhanced Stiffness Sensitivity in Contact Resonance Force Microscopy with a Multiple Arbitrary Frequency Lock-In Amplifier (MAFLIA), Measurement Science & Technology, 08/01/20
Timeline
EMC/EMI Test Engineer
Element Materials Technology
10.2021 - Current
Material Properties Undergraduate Researcher
Luther College
05.2019 - 05.2020
Teaching Clinician
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
05.2018 - 10.2021
Luther College
Bachelor of Arts from Physics and Applied Mathematics
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