Evan Garcia
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Electrical Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in automotive audio systems, loudspeaker design, acoustic measurement, system integration, and performance optimization. Experienced in loudspeaker enclosure development, crossover tuning, electroacoustic analysis, and root-cause troubleshooting of complex audio systems. Skilled in laboratory test equipment, acoustic validation, and translating technical requirements into high-performance customer-focused solutions. Combines practical automotive integration expertise with formal Electrical Engineering education to develop and optimize audio hardware systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Technician/Manager on Duty
Ramirez Electronics
Royal Oaks, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Analyzed automotive audio systems and subsystems to identify performance limitations, diagnose faults, and develop optimization strategies for improved acoustic performance.
- Integrated aftermarket audio hardware into a wide variety of vehicle platforms while maintaining factory infotainment functionality and user experience.
- Applied acoustic principles, loudspeaker behavior analysis, enclosure design considerations, and system tuning techniques to achieve customer performance objectives.
- Performed system validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and acoustic measurement software to verify hardware performance and identify root causes of system issues.
- Designed and optimized audio system configurations through component selection, crossover tuning, gain optimization, and cabin acoustic consideration.
- Expanded inventory offerings through direct engagement with manufacturers and distributors, increasing company revenue by approximately 50%.
- Implemented quality control measures in each completed job and reduced redo work rate by more than 30 percent.
- Trained and supervised technicians in vehicle integration methods, acoustic fundamentals, fabrication techniques, diagnostics, and quality standards
- Led integration and troubleshooting efforts involving remote start systems, vehicle security systems, and vehicle electrical subsystems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2024
Skills
- Loudspeaker design and construction
- T/S parameter analysis
- Acoustic materials and driver components
- Audio system integration
- Audio system tuning
- Tuning curves
- Crossover design and tuning
- Acoustic design
- Cabin acoustics
- Design optimization in cabin
- Loudspeaker enclosure fabrication
- Loudspeaker enclosure design
- Technical support
- Quality control measures
- Proficient in use of audio measuring tools such as Oscilloscope, Spectrum analyzer, multimeter, Acoustic testing software(REW)
- Vehicle disassembly, seamless integration and reassembly
- Component Ordering
- Quality control
- Problem-solving
- Vehicle diagnostics
Engineering Projects
Loudspeaker Design & Acoustic Optimization
- Utilized Thiele-Small parameters to determine loudspeakers performance characteristics in order to design an optimal loudspeaker enclosure design.
- Designed and evaluated loudspeaker enclosures for improved frequency response, efficiency, and system performance.
- Performed acoustic measurements and tuning using measurement microphones and REW software.
- Optimized crossover settings, driver integration, and system equalization to improve tonal balance and overall sound quality.
Automotive Audio System Development
- Developed complete vehicle audio solutions balancing performance objectives, installation constraints, and customer requirements.
- Evaluated cabin acoustic behavior and system interaction effects to improve listening performance across multiple vehicle platforms.
- Conducted system-level troubleshooting and validation to identify electrical, acoustic, and integration-related issues.
Senior Design Project USV Boat for Estuary Measurements
- Measure power consumption and increase runtime of USV to at least 30 minutes.
- Implemented a pathplan for USV that had optimal coverage of surveyable area as well as efficient speed to overcome river currents and obstackes while mainting a steady power draw.
- Implented Pixhawk firmware on USV components to properly sync the dual thruster system with the remote transmitter and to tie all moving hardware of USV.
Timeline
Master Technician/Manager on Duty
Ramirez Electronics
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Sonoma State University