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KARIM ELSHABRAWI

KARIM ELSHABRAWI

Hawthorne,CA

Summary

Entry-level Electrical Engineer ready to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovative solutions within a dynamic role. Drawing on my experience in circuit design, microelectronics, and embedded systems, I am eager to contribute to a team that prioritizes creativity, precision, and continuous improvement. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Arabic, I am well-equipped to work in diverse, global environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test/Quality Engineer

DCX-CHOL(SCB)
09.2024 - Current
  • Conduct testing and quality assurance on various electrical and electronic components to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards
  • Perform a range of electrical tests including hipot (AC/DC), dielectric withstand (DWV), continuity, insulation resistance (IR), shorts, and capacitance to verify product integrity and safety
  • Develop and execute test plans, test programs, and detailed test procedures for new product builds
  • Design and validate custom test adapters for diverse product configurations and voltage levels
  • Analyze test data, identify defects, and collaborate with engineering to implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Lead root cause and failure analysis for defective units; generate and manage Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and present findings to customers when required
  • Investigate and troubleshoot nonconforming products using both automated and manual testing techniques
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including standard procedures, rework procedures, and test methods
  • Participate in MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and support disposition of nonconforming materials
  • Track and document nonconformances per quality system protocols and contribute to internal audits
  • Support development and revision of Rework Instructions and Work Instructions in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering
  • Research and propose improvements to SCB test equipment to align with evolving customer requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, production, and quality to optimize product performance and reliability
  • Assist in internal audits and ensure audit readiness across test and quality documentation

Certifications & Compliance:

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified – Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
  • Familiar with NASA-STD-8739.4 – Crimping, Interconnecting Cables and Harnesses
  • Knowledgeable in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Southern California Institute of Technology
12.2024

Skills

  • Circuit Design and Analysis
  • Microelectronics Circuits
  • Digital Logic Design
  • R-C, R-L, R-L-C, and DC Circuits
  • Circuit Laws and Analysis I and II
  • Radio frequency
  • Coding
  • FBGA and Microcontrollers coding
  • HEX and HEX-Shorthand
  • Looping and Logical Operations
  • Embedded Systems
  • Physics
  • Amperes’, Faraday’s, Gauss’ Law
  • Induction and Inductance
  • Work, Energy, and Motion
  • Ohms and Kirchhoff’s laws
  • Radio Frequency
  • Mathematics
  • Calculus I, II, III
  • Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
  • Root cause Analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Corrective actions/Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Nonconformance tracking
  • Failure Analysis
  • Testing & Inspecting
  • QMS Knowledge
  • Certifications:
  • IPC J-STD-001
  • WHMA IPC-A-620
  • NASA-STD 8739
  • Process change documentation
  • Materials review
  • Non-conforming materials report
  • Inspection methods

ENGINEERING COURSEWORK EXPERIENCE

  • Participated and assisted in Microelectronic and Digital Logic Circuit labs.
  • Participated and assisted in Analog and DC Circuit Design labs.
  • Participated and assisted in programming FPGA using C++.
  • Participated and assisted in programming MICROCONTROLS using C language.
  • Designed and specified dimensions for parts in 2D and 3D using Auto CAD and SolidWorks.
  • Designed and tested circuits and feedback op-amps with the use of Oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters.
  • Well-rounded with Multisim, PSPICE, and Microsoft Apps including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Incorporate expertise in radio frequencies, including practical experience in RF testing.

Certification

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified – Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
DCX-CHOL Enterprises2025 (valid through 2027)

NASA-STD-8739.4 Familiarization – Crimping, Interconnecting Cables and Harnesses
DCX-CHOL Enterprises2025 (valid through 2027)

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Test/Quality Engineer

DCX-CHOL(SCB)
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Southern California Institute of Technology
KARIM ELSHABRAWI
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