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Steve Kiefer

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

Results-driven Electrical Engineer with a proven track record at Peloton, excelling in electrical design and project management. Demonstrated expertise in circuit diagnostics and system integration, leading to enhanced product reliability. Adept at critical thinking and team leadership, successfully managing multiple projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

2020
2020
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Engineer

Peloton
03.2019 - 2023
  • Designed and tested electrical systems for performance and reliability.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on electrical failures to enhance product quality.
  • Utilized CAD software to create detailed schematics and layouts for projects.
  • Led system integration efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
  • Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring progress.
  • Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
  • Provided technical support to colleagues on complex issues, assisting them in finding efficient solutions to problems.
  • Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations.
  • Verified viability and compliance for systems and circuits.
  • Used established formulae to calculate current loads and short circuit currents.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for designs, including schematics, calculations, specifications, and reports for review by clients or regulatory agencies.
  • Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.

Owner Towing Company

San Jose Towing
02.2016 - 06.2019

Ran the company with six vehicles and 11 employees

Technician

Motorola
02.2012 - 2016

Board level repair RF technician maintaining and repair of two-way radio systems

Auto Repair Shop Owner

Self
2001 - 06.2011

Owner maintained and repaired over 80 taxi cabs 4 accounts 3 employees scheduling, ordering parts, preventive maintenance and roadside assistance

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
07.1989

High School Diploma -

Cupertino High School
Cupertino, CA
06.1986

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Electrical engineering standards
  • Electrical design
  • Team leadership
  • Power systems
  • Project management
  • Wiring schematics
  • Electrical safety standards
  • Electrical grounding inspection
  • Technical writing
  • Circuit design
  • Circuit diagnostics
  • Power systems analysis
  • Motor control
  • Electrical diagram production
  • Data collection
  • Instrumentation and measurement
  • Analog electronics design
  • Control systems engineering
  • Microcontroller programming
  • PCB layout design
  • Product testing
  • Industrial automation
  • System-level electrical design and integration
  • Signal processing
  • Analog electronics
  • Digital electronics
  • Debugging
  • Operation system software
  • Linux and unix specialist
  • Hardware integration
  • Product development
  • Electric vehicle technology
  • Optical fiber communication
  • Cable infrastructure design
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Signal generators
  • Electrical testing
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Data analysis
  • Hardware design
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Component selection
  • System integration

  • LCD, LED, and OLED displays

Timeline

Electrical Engineer

Peloton
03.2019 - 2023

Owner Towing Company

San Jose Towing
02.2016 - 06.2019

Technician

Motorola
02.2012 - 2016

Auto Repair Shop Owner

Self
2001 - 06.2011

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

De Anza College

High School Diploma -

Cupertino High School