Sachin Thakur
RF Engineer
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
RF Engineer with 4+ years of experience in High Frequency design and testing. Currently working on 5G FR1 and FR2 Small cell, RU and CPEs
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RF Engineer
Foxconn Industrial Internet
Milwaukee, WI
05.2020 - Current
- • Research and Development of UE and RU/Small Cells for North American Telecommunication Market.
• Designing circuit and layout for 5G Sub-6GHz/mmW Small Cell and Sub-6GHz RU and CPEs.
• Lead New Product Development Projects which include proposals, user manual, product specification, etc.
• RF Testing using KEYSIGHT and ROHDE and SCHWARZ equipment like Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Network Analyzer, CATR, etc.
• Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) testing for frequency bands FR1 and FR2 and 4G LTE.
• Schematic Capture using CADENCE OrCAD and Layout design using CADENCE Allegro.
• Soldering Components for testing and troubleshooting.
• Coordinating with Manufacturing SMT in China.
RF Engineer
Satellink, Inc
Garland, TX
06.2017 - 05.2020
- •Design and test verification of Ka-band Broadband Low Noise Amplifier.
•Perform circuit tuning and testing of RF/Microwave systems. Perform RF device testing and measurements using VNAs, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meters, Noise Sources, Noise Figure, IP3 and other non-linear distortions and phase noise.
•Coordinate activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
•Perform electrical circuit design and simulation by applying principles of electrical engineering and reliability engineering.
• Assist with design, verification and support of wireless RF (radio frequency) systems.
•Design, develop, test and produce RF/Microwave products which include low noise amplifiers, oscillators, frequency translators, receivers, detectors and passive components for communications, telemetry and radar applications.
•Use CAD tools like Altium and Eagle PCB for Schematic capture, measurement equipment, and other design/testing aids.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Methodist University, Lyle School of Engineering
Dallas, TX 08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India 08.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
Cadence OrCAD
LabVIEW
Cadence Allegro
5G OTA Testing
5G ENDC and SA Testing
Certification
CBRS Certified Professional Installer
Timeline
CBRS Certified Professional Installer
01-2021
RF Engineer
Foxconn Industrial Internet
05.2020 - Current
J-STD-001
01-2020
RF Engineer
Satellink, Inc
06.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Methodist University, Lyle School of Engineering
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
University of Mumbai
08.2010 - 07.2014