Roman Okhapkin
Austin
Summary
Senior Electrical Systems Engineer with extensive experience in designing electrical architectures and communication networks for robotics and transportation platforms. Expertise includes low-voltage power systems and high-reliability integration, leading projects from prototype to mass production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Avride
Austin
2022.02 - Current
- Lead electrical integration from prototype through mass production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability.
- Diagnosed and resolved system-level electrical issues during verification and validation testing, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Architect electrical architectures and distributed power systems (12V / 24V / 48V) for autonomous robotic platforms.
- Design communication networks including CAN, Ethernet, and RS-485 to support distributed embedded systems.
- Developed electrical system documentation, including power diagrams, network topology diagrams, and circuit schematics, to facilitate clear understanding and implementation.
- Collaborate with embedded software teams to define hardware-software interfaces and communication protocols.
- Coordinated with OEM component suppliers, including Molex, TE Connectivity, Amphenol, JPC, and JONHON, to secure high-quality components and maintain production timelines.
Lead Electrical Systems Engineer
Transmashholding
St. Petersburg
2020.10 - 2022.02
- Developed system-level electrical schematics and functional diagrams, enhancing onboard electrical equipment functionality.
- Defined communication protocols and control logic, streamlining operations of microprocessor-based train subsystems.
- Integrated third-party electrical subsystems, facilitating successful certification and compliance testing.
- Designed high- and low-voltage electrical architectures for modern electric train platforms.
Electrical Design Engineer
MZIK
Yekaterinburg
2017.04 - 2020.10
- Designed electrical power systems and networked control architectures, enhancing reliability of defense platforms.
- Developed electrical schematics and system documentation, ensuring compliance and functionality of embedded hardware systems.
- Supported transition from prototype development to mass production, facilitating timely delivery of products.
Education
Specialist Degree - Railway Electrical Systems
St. Petersburg State Transport University
St.Petersburg, Russia2016-06
Skills
- Power distribution systems
- Robotics electrical design
- Power Management
- Network integration design
- Embedded hardware interfaces
- System integration V&V
- Prototype development transition
- EMC compliance reliability
Languages
- English, Professional
- Russian, Native
Personal Information
Title: Senior Electrical Systems Engineer
Engineering
- DFMEA
- EMC testing
- Electrical system architecture
Protocols
- CAN
- Ethernet
- LIN
- RS-485
Timeline
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Avride
2022.02 - Current
Lead Electrical Systems Engineer
Transmashholding
2020.10 - 2022.02
Electrical Design Engineer
MZIK
2017.04 - 2020.10
Specialist Degree - Railway Electrical Systems
St. Petersburg State Transport University