MOHAMMAD FARHANGZARE
San Jose,CA
Summary
Results-driven and experienced Hardware Engineer with an exceptional expertise in designing electronic circuits. Possessing over 6 years of experience driving excellence in the entire hardware development cycle, from schematic design to PCB layout and testing. Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions and optimize circuit performance while managing complex tasks and teams successfully across multiple sites and business units. Creates a productive atmosphere within interactive team environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware Test Engineer
Apple
07.2022 - Current
- SMT Station DRI, leading design and development of FCT Station (Vision Pro).
- Develops and maintains test and evaluation strategies to show operational readiness.
- Directs technical personnel and reviews designs to ensure high-quality development.
- Optimizes process to enhance efficiency and minimize errors (B785 test time: 678s Evt1 to 220s DVT, Retest Rate: 4.98% EVT2 to 0.4% DVT).
- Proactively evaluates and seeks opportunities for cost optimization.
- Touches various hardware engineering domains such as analogs circuits, power circuits, communication protocols, firmware upgrades, and instrumentation.
- Created Station Design Checklist that consolidated all essential considerations for station design into a single resource (i.e. DFT/Early Engagement, Electrical Schematic, Electrical Layout, Mechanical, Station/Instrument FW, Station SW, Documentation).
- Collaborates closely with cross functional partners, such as Sys EEs, EPM, Software Diag team, TDLs, Ops, etc.
- Stays up-to-date on latest advancements in hardware engineering and integrates innovation solutions into test station designs.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments and completed all tasks within deadlines
- Proactively addresses challenges and provides technical advice to help improve quality of engineering practices.
Electrical Engineer
Auton Motorized Systems
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Served as Head of Electrical Department and designed more than 200 custom electro mechanical systems
- Owned end-to-end design process from concept to schematic design, PCB layout, fabrication, testing, and validation while executing best engineering practices.
- Executed diverse projects by leveraging signal integrity design techniques, low noise design, and EMI/EMC minimization strategies, alongside expertise in impedance matching and differential pairs.
- Designed a range of electronic circuits for improved system protection, including high-current motor drivers (stepper motors & brushed DC motors), DC-DC converters, voltage and current sensing techniques.
- Led manufacturing related cost saving initiatives that resulted in significant financial savings of up to 80%.
- Managed hands-on lab activities involving hardware bring-up, debug and validations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Allame Mohaddes University
Mazandaran, Iran05.2013
Associate of Science - Electrical Technology
Allame Mohaddes University
Mazandaran, Iran05.2011
Skills
- Power Electronics
- Analog Electronics
- Schematic Capture
- PCB Layout
- Circuit Simulation (PSpice, Tina-TI,LTSPice)
- Mixed Signal Systems
- PI/SI
- Motor Driver Design
Languages
English
Full Professional
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hardware Test Engineer
Apple
07.2022 - Current
Electrical Engineer
Auton Motorized Systems
06.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Allame Mohaddes University
Associate of Science - Electrical Technology
Allame Mohaddes University