Saurabh Kumar
Campbell,USA
Summary
Senior Hardware Design Engineer with 23 years of experience in electronic product development and testing. Proven track record in managing product development cycles and troubleshooting for optimal performance. Skilled in circuitry design, digital and analog systems, and CAD software, contributing to team objectives and enhancing system efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Hardware Design Engineer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA
05.2008 - Current
- Designed and developed Mac computers, including portables, iMacs, and Mac Minis, from concept to mass production.
- Led multiple generations of Mac Mini desktops and portables in system design and architecture studies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address build issues and perform issue investigations on EE side.
- Executed schematic capture, component selection, high-speed routing, and prototype debugging.
- Drove hardware bug tracking and functional verification while overseeing signal characterization.
- Mentored junior engineers in system design fundamentals and challenges to enhance team capabilities.
- Spearheaded initiative for flying probe machine development with vendor to automate EE characterization. Achieved significant cost, time, and energy savings through automation of low/mid-speed signal testing.
PG Development Engineer Advisor
Dell Inc.
Austin, TX
07.2002 - 04.2008
- Developed and qualified electronic designs for Dimension and Optiplex series Dell systems.
- Led design processes from concept to production, including architecture definition and schematic design.
- Collaborated with ECAD teams for physical board layout and conducted thorough design reviews.
- Managed prototype builds, addressing engineering and test issues through root-cause analysis.
Graduate Research Assistant,
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Conducted extensive research on biochips as a research assistant in Electrical and Computer Science Department.
- Designed innovative semiconductor DNA chip to enhance sensitivity and automation.
- Developed manufacturing methodology for DNA Print Head to improve production efficiency.
- Executed schematic design, simulation, and testing of microelectronics sensor circuits for automated detection of hybridized DNA.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Supported "Principles and Models of Semiconductor Devices" class and "Introduction to Computing in Engineering" lab.
- Demonstrated laboratory exercises for 40 students, enhancing practical understanding.
Assistant Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai, India
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Supported three projects providing offshore maintenance for General Electric Appliances (USA).
- Conducted requirement analysis, impact assessment, design, and construction of software projects.
- Reviewed code, facilitated walkthroughs, and executed comprehensive testing for quality assurance.
- Documented project information and maintained regular communication with the client.
Education
Master of Engineering Management - Tech leadership
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2028
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05.2003
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
Shri G.S. Institute of Technology & Science
Indore, India06.1999
Skills
- CAD tools proficiency
- Mentoring engineers
- Lab testing
- High-speed design
- Hardware development
- System architecture
- Hardware debugging
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr Hardware Design Engineer
Apple Inc.
05.2008 - Current
PG Development Engineer Advisor
Dell Inc.
07.2002 - 04.2008
Graduate Research Assistant,
Vanderbilt University
06.2001 - 04.2002
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Vanderbilt University
09.2000 - 05.2001
Assistant Software Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
07.1999 - 07.2000
Master of Engineering Management - Tech leadership
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering
Shri G.S. Institute of Technology & Science
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