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HAMMAD ASHRAF

Whitehall,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented and technically proficient Test Engineer with hands-on experience in PCBA validation, ATE systems testing (including Verigy 93K, T2K Advantest, and Ultraflex), and test automation within high-reliability environments. Skilled in debugging complex hardware issues, leading failure analysis for Flying Prober tests, and developing custom scripts and tools to automate reporting and enhance test efficiency by over 40%. Experienced in database management, yield tracking, and coordination with vendors to optimize fixture development and production workflows. Adept at translating engineering challenges into practical, scalable solutions using Python, C++, and SQL. Complemented by academic projects in machine learning and IoT, including deep learning-based cancer detection and smart energy systems, demonstrating strong analytical capabilities and a commitment to innovation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Test Engineer

Advantest
05.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive testing on advanced ATE platforms including Verigy 93K, T2K Advantest, Ultraflex, and various bench-level test boards, ensuring conformance to rigorous performance standards.
  • Spearheaded root-cause investigations for Flying Prober failures, systematically debugging intermittent faults and enhancing overall test reliability and diagnostic coverage.
  • Defined and enforced robust test acceptance criteria, aligning test procedures with performance, safety, and compliance benchmarks prior to full-scale Flying Prober deployment.
  • Engineered and maintained automated test programs, scripting utilities, and support tools that streamlined workflow and accelerated debug and test cycles.
  • Designed custom scripts for efficient data processing tasks—including report-to-Excel converters, encryption tools, and batch report generators—resulting in a 43% boost in operational throughput.
  • Administered and optimized test databases, monitored assembly-level First Pass Yield (FPY), and delivered actionable reporting insights for production and quality teams.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with vendors and internal teams to analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions, driving significant improvements in yield and test efficiency.

Computer Science Support (Controls Engineer)

EV Thermal Flow Solutions
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Translated a Python-based application from Raspberry Pi to optimized C++ for deployment on an Open ECU M130 microcontroller, enhancing performance and system compatibility.
  • Leveraged Wind River Diab Compiler for code optimization, ensuring adherence to embedded system standards and efficient resource utilization.
  • Expertly designed and soldered a custom motor driver module using a Texas Instruments LMC6482IM op-amp, tailored for integration with Raspberry Pi.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
12.2019

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, R (RStudio), SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), C/C/C#, Shell, JavaScript, MATLAB
Microcontroller & Embedded Systems: Embedded C, PIC microcontrollers, Arduino, AVR (Atmega), NODECMU
Hardware Testing & Debugging:
Test Systems: Acculogic Flying Prober (FLS980Dxi), 93K Verigy, T2K Advantest, Ultraflex ATE, HDMT
Tools: High-speed/Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Spectrum Analyzers, Protocol/Logic Analyzers, Power Supplies, Traffic Generators
Communication Protocols: Modbus, MQTT, Ethernet-IP, DNP3, I2C, ISP, USART, M-BUS
Data Science & AI: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Neural Networks, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn
Data Visualization & BI: Power BI, Tableau
Databases: SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), MongoDB
Cloud & DevOps: AWS (S3), Google BigQuery, Jenkins, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines
Version Control: Git (GitHub, GitLab)
Simulation & Design Software: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Proteus, Multisim, IAR EWARM, Microsoft Visio, RealTerm, Cadence Allegro PCB Designer, OrCAD PCB, CAM350, XMATIC, MPLAB IPE, Logisim
Documentation & Reporting: Test Plan Development, Debug Log Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Report Writing
Compliance & Standards: ESD Safe Handling, IPC Safety Testing Standards

Timeline

Test Engineer

Advantest
05.2024 - Current

Computer Science Support (Controls Engineer)

EV Thermal Flow Solutions
06.2023 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

Master of Science - Computer Science

Lawrence Technological University

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