Dynamic and results-driven Product Development Engineer with over 13 years of specialized experience in electrical and electronics engineering. Expertise in full-lifecycle product ownership, focusing on high-voltage power electronics ranging from 50V to 20,000V. Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of 10 professionals, effectively bridging customer specifications with cost-efficient schematic design and optimized manufacturing processes through innovative Design-for-Test (DFT) and Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) strategies. Committed to driving product excellence and fostering collaboration to meet and exceed project goals.
Hi, I’m
Devon Ruggieri
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HVM Technology
Lead Product Development Engineer
06.2020 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Lifecycle Ownership: Directed all new product design cycles from initial customer consultation and specification through to end-product validation.
- Customer Integration: Partnered with sales teams to translate client needs into comprehensive schematics and mechanical layouts while maintaining cost-effective overhead.
- Hardware Innovation: Optimized PCB designs by integrating test shortcuts and miniaturized components to facilitate easier manufacturing and encapsulation.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed acquisition strategies and BOM accuracy to ensure SMT lines were consistently equipped for high-volume population.
HVM Technology
Product Development Engineer
05.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Product Innovation: Developed and refined high-voltage product concepts based on rigorous market research and simulation.
- Design-for-Test: Collaborated with production engineers to integrate testing considerations directly into the board-level design phase.
HVM Technology
Production Engineer
02.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Test System Design: Engineered and integrated specialized test equipment and automated systems essential for product manufacturing.
- Efficiency Oversight: Optimized production flow by ensuring all test equipment met high-voltage safety standards and product development approval.
- Process Integration: Designed the hardware frameworks that allowed the testing department to move products through the line with verified accuracy.
HVM Technology
Engineering Technician
08.2015 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Systemic Troubleshooting: Served as the primary troubleshooter for identifying systemic product defects and shortcomings missed during initial validation.
- Validation Support: Provided feedback to the engineering team regarding production testing failures and mechanical component alignment.
HVM Technology
Production Line Worker
05.2015 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Component Fabrication: Specialized in transformer winding, wire preparation, and precision soldering for high-voltage circuits.
- Assembly & Prep: Managed the assembly of components into cases and prepared systems for encapsulation (potting) or subsequent testing stages.
- Quality Focus: Executed repetitive, technical tasks with high focus to ensure quality standards were met at the foundational manufacturing level.
Lees Tree and Fence
Welder
02.2013 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Facilitated structural shop parts from blueprints using MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding.
Mikes Heating and Air
HVAC Technician
04.2011 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Installed and troubleshot commercial and residential HVAC systems.
Education
ITT Technical InstituteSan Antonio, TX
No Degree from Electronics
05-2016
University Overview
Due to the School being under investigation and subsequently being shut down, I halted my pursuit within the class room and completely invested myself into getting my hands dirty, so to speak. I was working in the field already and was assured by that employer that the lack of a degree would not hurt my opportunity to grow within the company. Still unsure if this was a mistake or not, but I do not regret it as I learned far more in the field.
University of Texas, Texas Executive LearningAustin, TX
Post-Graduate Certificate from Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
10-2023
University Overview
Skills
- High-Voltage Design: Expert in DC/DC and AC/DC conversion, power generation, and miniaturization of encapsulated systems
- System Architecture: Proficient in schematic capture, PCB layout, analog circuitry simulation, and embedded systems software development
- Engineering Leadership: Directed a team engineers to peer-review designs, preemptively identifying systemic failure points
- Operational Integration: Collaborative partner with sales and procurement to manage Bills of Materials (BOM) and acquisition management for SMT production lines
- Fabrication & Testing: Advanced proficiency in destructive testing, CNC machining, and multi-process welding (MIG, TIG, Stick)
- Circuit Design and Documentation: Schematic Capture, Simulation and Modeling, Component sourcing and Research, limit budgeting, PCB layout and Validation
Timeline
Lead Product Development Engineer
HVM Technology
06.2020 - 12.2023
Product Development Engineer
HVM Technology
05.2018 - 06.2020
Production Engineer
HVM Technology
02.2016 - 05.2018
Engineering Technician
HVM Technology
08.2015 - 02.2016
Production Line Worker
HVM Technology
05.2015 - 08.2015
Welder
Lees Tree and Fence
02.2013 - 03.2015
HVAC Technician
Mikes Heating and Air
04.2011 - 01.2013
ITT Technical Institute
No Degree from Electronics
University of Texas, Texas Executive Learning
Post-Graduate Certificate from Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning