Matthew Jackson
St Clair Shores
Summary
A passionate problem solver with experience in automotive electronics design. Possessing experience in both theoretical and practical applications. Wide range of experience in various domains.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware Design Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2025 - Current
- Worst-Case Circuit Analysis for both internal design groups and external suppliers.
- Performed over a dozen reviews or authored WCCA for modules of all domains including body electronics, switches, audio, and safety systems.
- Enforced the highest quality design standards with rigorous mathematical analysis and design review.
- Performed CAE analysis at circuit level to ensure module-to-module compatibility and EMC compliance.
Hardware Engineer
Dana Inc
10.2017 - 01.2025
- Began as a Hardware Engineering Co-Op student in 2017
- Graduated to a Junior Hardware Engineer upon completion of BSEE
- Promoted to a Hardware Engineer in less than a year and a half
- Worked on numerous programs spanning a variety of automotive electronics domains
- Low-Voltage Power Distribution Module (Smart Junction Module)
- Electric Vehicle Charge Control Unit
- Two Different Vehicle Control Units
- From early concepts to production launch including, but not limited to:
- Requirements Capture
- Schematic Capture
- Circuit Analysis (Worst-Case Analysis)
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout
- Circuit Board Rework
- Validation Testing
- Designing and Building Validation Testers
- Production Programming
- End-of-Line Test
- Significant Knowledge of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems for L3 Charging
- ISO 15118
- Powerline Communication
- Tuning Vehicle Interface for Chargers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Kettering University
Flint, Michigan01-2021
Skills
- ECAD & MCAD Experience
- Schematic Capture & PCB Layout
- Worst-Case Circuit Analysis
- Verilog (Synthesizable for FPGAs & CPLDs)
- Python
- Saber
- LTSpice
- PCB Rework & Repair
- Electronics Design
- Mixed Signal
- Digital Logic (FPGA & CPLD)
- Microcontrollers
- Test Automation
- Communication Protocols
- SPI
- UART
- CAN (including CAN-FD)
- I2C
- LIN
- Power electronics design
- Hardware debugging
- Limited Experience with Automotive Ethernet
- Powerline Communications (PLC)
Timeline
Hardware Design Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2025 - Current
Hardware Engineer
Dana Inc
10.2017 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Kettering University
LIFE OUTSIDE WORK
- Eagle Scout
- Active volunteer and church leader.
- Won a national award for a control system designed in High School
- Car Enthusiast
- Woodworker
- Electronics hobbyist and tinkerer