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MARK SNYDER

Senior Electronic Engineer
Orange County,CA

Summary

Innovative electronic/electrical test/Design Release Engineer (DRE) with over 20 years of experience in system design and test, Circuit/electromechanical design/development, and product training for automotive and aerospace industries. Experience with a number of CAD and CAM software programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by 15 years of college instruction and engineering lead roles.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Electrical Product Engineer

BTC Power
10.2018 - 01.2024
  • Specified components and designed circuits for new and existing EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) using Altium Designer, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
  • Field diagnosis and repairs of AC and HPDC EVSE.
  • Designed single board 80 amp dual port industrial EVSE, GFCI variants, ISO 15118 PLC carrier, residential EVSE
  • Performed validation testing and certification (CTEP, Energy Star, UL/ETL, EMC, Mobile carrier)
  • Incorporated North American Charging Standard (NACS).
  • Supervised 4 engineering interns
  • Performed thermal, EMC, GFCI, Hipot, metering accuracy, energy consumption, and EV to EVSE Inter-compatibility testing
  • Interfaced with global teams (Germany, Taiwan, Korea, India, Philippines) for EVSE production and design.
  • Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
  • Streamlined the production process for increased efficiency and reduced manufacturing times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving reported product issues in a timely manner.
  • Optimized supply chain management, reducing material costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for component sourcing, selecting partners that provided the best value and reliability.
  • Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.

Consultant: Electric Vehicle Power System/IT Management/PCB Design

N2A Motors, Trinity, Dynamic Medical Systems
08.2015 - 05.2023
  • Selected and procured EV electrical components: battery, controller, motor, etc.
  • Designed electrical system and control systems of prototype tilting EV using Arduino C++ Development tool.
  • Managed networking and communications equipment. Trained personnel using Microsoft Office products and computing devices.
  • Developed firmware for embedded systems, resulting in faster processing times and improved functionality.

EV Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineer

GreenTech Automotive
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Design Release Engineer for electrical systems and vehicle wiring diagrams of NEV vehicle program. Created over 400 IPN records.
  • Oversaw the creation, review and editing of component drawings using CATIA.
  • Preparation of test results.
  • Oversaw design compliance of instrument panel cluster implementing AutoCAD.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers that contributed to efficient procurement processes while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineer

Vogue Motors
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Designed/released electronic/electrical systems for over 25 limousines.
  • Created wire diagrams using SolidWorks.
  • Performed root cause analysis of critical system failure.
  • Managed Electrical System Timing Circuit from initial conception to functionality and environmental testing within a three week span..

Senior System/Design Release Engineer, Power Conversion Systems/Solar Panel

Fisker Automotive
10.2010 - 12.2012
  • Oversaw Solar Panel Boost Converter (SPBC) software revision implementing C++.
  • DRE for DC-DC converter (APM), OBCM, LV Battery Monitor.
  • Lead design review meetings among QA, Safety, supplier and Controls Integration Team (CIT)
  • Design of transparent multi-panel solar Photo Voltaic (PV) system and performed test validation of production PV roof.

Adjunct Instructor Electronics/Industrial Technology

Coast Community College District
02.1996 - 05.2011

Instructed advanced electronic and computer repair classes

  • Instructed CAD Industrial Design using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Rhino
  • Taught advanced production techniques (e.g. Thread/Spline rolling, HS cutting tools, Laser etching, EDM,..)
  • Coached VICA club and competition

Power Control System Engineer, Contract

Electromotive Engineering/Markron
06.2004 - 09.2010
  • Responsible for the design and testing BLDC and BDC AC motor/generator
  • Worked on the design and development of EV electrical and mechanical drive components on >10 vehicle designs
  • Developed microcontroller based hardware using C/C++ tools and the design of printed circuit boards
  • Implemented Rhino, NI Multisim, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks CAD design software packages.
  • Performed system integration and troubleshooting for commercial aircraft (Boeing 747) inflight entertainment system and power supply system.

Tenure Tract Instructor of Electronics (Full Time)

Long Beach City College
08.1999 - 05.2004
  • Instructed more than 20 Electronics/Electrical, Wiring, Networking and Computer labs and classes
  • Taught circuit design classes using circuit design and simulation (SPICE) CAD software (NI MultiSIM)
  • Instructed advanced microprocessor/FPGA (ALTERA) programming and Machine technology classes.

Program Manager

Sony Precision Technology
08.1997 - 09.1998
  • Program Manager for the design, development and test validation of the MillStation CNC Milling System. Completed project to meet debut deadline of 5 months/
  • Developed system installation documentation.
  • Managed the development and production schedules.
  • Trained personnel in system installation/operation, demonstrated product and customer support.

Product Demonstrator/Repair Consultant

Acer Machine Group
03.1996 - 07.1997
  • Demonstrated conventional machinery at trade shows and customer facilities from coast to coast.
  • Performed trouble shooting and training on conventional machinery (lathe and vertical milling machines).

Design/Test Engineer, Lead Eng

Douglas Aircraft

⦁ Team Leader/Project Manager in the development of C-17 Electrical Support Equipment.
⦁ Lead design for aircraft support equipment wiring harnesses diagrams using CAD.
⦁ Prepared of Support Equipment Recommendation Documents (SERD).

Design/Test Engineer

Systems Planning Corporation
  • Designed, developed and tested RADAR components and Control Circuitry.
  • PCB Circuit design/simulation using Touchstone Development tools.
  • Aided in the installation and operation of RADAR test system in Palmdale, CA.

Design/Test Engineer

Rockwell International
  • Developed electronic, EMC and electrical tests for USAF B-1B Bomber.
  • Directed EMP/EMC/EMI tests of components, cables, power conversion and structures.
  • Validation of Coherent RADAR system and performed RADAR signature testing on USAF B-1B Bomber
    Performed testing on 45kW high voltage generation system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering

Northrop University
Inglewood, CA

Certificate - Machine Technology

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Certificate - Electric Vehicle Design and Construction

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Design Certificate -

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

Drafting Certificate -

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

Skills

  • Design Release Engineer/Team Leader
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Failure Mode Analysis experience
  • Creative problem solver in a variety of disciplines
  • Electromechanical Test Engineer
  • Experience with CAD (eg AutoCAD, Solidworks, Altium, Rhino, etc)
  • RFI/EMC/EMP Design and Test Engineer
  • Mil-Spec, Automotive, UL, FCC, CTEP, Energy Star, and NACS standards compliance
  • Electrical and mechanical product Design/Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Prototype Development
  • Vendor Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Designer of patented electrical control/motor controller hardware and software
  • Have created solutions which have resulted in increased functionality and performance, with higher efficiency, greater safety and substantially reduced cost (from 50% to excess of 90%).
  • When challenged with urgent design requirements, have been able to go from initial design concept to deliverable PCBA based product in often less than a week and in as little as 36 hours.
  • Have created test plans and engineered equipment in industrial, automotive and aerospace industries

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
  • Saddleback Church Career Coaching

Certification

Machine Tool Certificate, OCC

EV Construction Certificate, LBCC

Design Certificate, GWC

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Interests

Experimental aircraft design/construction

Electric vehicle design/construction

Electric bicycle design

Bicycling

Flying

Timeline

Electrical Product Engineer

BTC Power
10.2018 - 01.2024

Consultant: Electric Vehicle Power System/IT Management/PCB Design

N2A Motors, Trinity, Dynamic Medical Systems
08.2015 - 05.2023

EV Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineer

GreenTech Automotive
03.2015 - 08.2015

Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineer

Vogue Motors
03.2013 - 02.2014

Senior System/Design Release Engineer, Power Conversion Systems/Solar Panel

Fisker Automotive
10.2010 - 12.2012

Power Control System Engineer, Contract

Electromotive Engineering/Markron
06.2004 - 09.2010

Tenure Tract Instructor of Electronics (Full Time)

Long Beach City College
08.1999 - 05.2004

Program Manager

Sony Precision Technology
08.1997 - 09.1998

Product Demonstrator/Repair Consultant

Acer Machine Group
03.1996 - 07.1997

Adjunct Instructor Electronics/Industrial Technology

Coast Community College District
02.1996 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering

Northrop University

Certificate - Machine Technology

Orange Coast College

Certificate - Electric Vehicle Design and Construction

Long Beach City College

Design Certificate -

Golden West College

Drafting Certificate -

Golden West College

Design/Test Engineer, Lead Eng

Douglas Aircraft

Design/Test Engineer

Systems Planning Corporation

Design/Test Engineer

Rockwell International
MARK SNYDERSenior Electronic Engineer