DAWIT YERDEA
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
I am a passionate and adaptable engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering and quantum technology. With hands-on experience in electronics testing, device troubleshooting, and system design, I thrive in both research and technical environments. Proficient in tools like MATLAB, Python, and CAD software, I enjoy solving complex problems and collaborating with teams to create innovative solutions. My work spans from experimental research at UCSC’s SCIPP Lab to real-world engineering roles, where I’ve gained valuable skills in communication systems and electrical design.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
NPI Electronics Technician
Digital Dynamics
Scotts Valley, California
11.2022 - Current
- Making Fusion I/O controller systems.
- Putting firmware and fabric on the motherboard and CPUs, CPU bring-up process; testing slot cards, CPUs, power supply, and Quint power supply; making a test matrix reading the designed electrical field-connect schematics; building and configuring the unit; functional testing of the units; debugging; making test plugs and wire connectors; and documentation using an Excel spreadsheet.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Diagnosed problems using test equipment, such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies.
- Assembled new systems and sub-systems from drawings and schematics supplied by engineering department.
- Developed detailed reports documenting test results for analysis by engineers.
- Set up laboratory test beds for performing experiments on various types of electronic equipment.
Volunteer Researcher
SCIPP LAb, UCSC
Santa Cruz, California
08.2022 - Current
- Several experimental physics projects, sensor development, and troubleshooting.
- I collaborated on an experiment at the Stanford Linear Accelerator on LGAD silicon-based sensors for X-ray applications.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research to identify gaps in knowledge and inform project objectives.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to design experiments, collect data, and interpret results.
- Prepared new research proposals and applied for grants.
Selam, plc
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Dessie, Ethiopia—Electrical Engineer
- Design electrical power division and installations using AutoCAD software.
- Interpret design created by architects.
- Field observation and recommendations for modifications.
- Gained experience and knowledge working in an interdisciplinary field.
Systems engineer
Fana broadcasting corporation
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Dessie, Ethiopia — Electrical Engineer.
- Controlled the communication system and worked on RF communication devices.
- Maintained the electronic equipment with senior engineers.
- Survey the ground, simulate the data with MATLAB, and worked with assembling antennas.
- Gained experience and knowledge in communication systems and devices.
Education
B.Sc. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wollo University
Dessie, Ethiopia07.2019
Quantum Technology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Python
- Mastery of using power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters
- Technical schematic understanding
- Soldering and wiring
- Technical Documentation
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Electrical design
- Soldering and other electrical engineering techniques
References
References are available upon request
References
References are available upon request
Languages
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
NPI Electronics Technician
Digital Dynamics
11.2022 - Current
Volunteer Researcher
SCIPP LAb, UCSC
08.2022 - Current
Selam, plc
08.2020 - 01.2021
Systems engineer
Fana broadcasting corporation
12.2018 - 01.2019
B.Sc. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wollo University
Quantum Technology
San Jose State University
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