SAMUEL ARAUJO
Tampa,United States
Summary
Electrical Distribution Designer
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Distribution Designer
Irby Construction
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Designed underground power distribution systems for residential and commercial zones
- Integrated feeder-level designs with switchgear systems at a regional scale
- Engineered large-scale projects for Florida Power & Light’s SSUP
- Utilized AutoCAD, PoleForeman, RSV and applied NESC in the design process
- Conducted field inspections to assess existing equipment and mitigate environmental risks
- Calculated voltage drop & flicker and cable pull tension to ensure safe and efficient designs
- Prepared schematics, permit drawings, make-readies, and job cost estimation reports for project execution
- Planned the removal of overhead power distribution lines and hardened feeder poles for termination
- Trained junior engineers and reviewed drawings, maximizing team efficiency and design accuracy
- Contributed ideas towardscompany standards and training procedures
- Carry out updates on construction prints for Pre-Con and As-Built jobs and communicate with construction crews on the ground
- Coordinate joint use processes with third-party utilities
RF Technician
Millimeter Wave Products
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Ability to read and interpret detailed assembly drawings, process instructions, mechanical drawings, outline drawings
- Conducted root cause failure analysis and troubleshooting on suspected defective equipment
- Assembled and tested amplifiers, multipliers, mixers and converters
- Coordinated with appropriate departments and lead team to ensure units to be finalized correctly
- Working knowledge of low frequency RF propagation
- Performed repetitive electromechanical assembly using hand and electric tools
- Assisted engineering staff in analyzing, and testing devices
- Performed component level and board repairs
- Biased units to spec and ensures desired spec on test equipment
- Passive and Active microwave components and sub-systems used in the military and space markets
- Recorded performance of unit and create documentation per customer requirements
Assembler/Machine Shop Associate
FAULHABER MINIMOTOR SA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Kept track of revolving inventory and organize as needed
- Trained shop workers though detailed tutorials of CNCs
- Worked in a 5S environment
- Soldered with IPC standards
- Assembled electronic motors ranging from 5mm to 22mm in diameter
- Knowledge of construction and reconstruction of gear heads with varying ratios
- Used of a wide range of adhesives including UV Light Curing
- Regularly used conformal coating on PCBs and assemblies
- Familiar with Trumpf laser welder and laser engraver
Lead Production Technician
UNBOUNDED LABS
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Broke down and troubleshoot PCBs using basic understanding of multimeters and power supplies
- Built BOMS in accordance to products specifications and keep track of inventory
- Assembled dual layered PCBs using hot air station and solder irons
- Basic programming using Pi boards and Lora cards and Arduino boards
- Entry level understanding of RF based on 868mhz and 915mhz Lora cards
- Tested circuits to yield standard frequencies
- Followed ESD and all auditing standards
Education
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-2014
Timeline
Electrical Distribution Designer
Irby Construction
01.2023 - 01.2025
RF Technician
Millimeter Wave Products
09.2022 - 01.2023
Assembler/Machine Shop Associate
FAULHABER MINIMOTOR SA
01.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Production Technician
UNBOUNDED LABS
06.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering
Hillsborough Community College