Tim E. Kriegl
Arcadia,FL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer with a proven track record at Rhodan Marine Systems, excelling in embedded systems, hardware development and API integration. Recognized for critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills, driving innovative engineering solutions that elevate product performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electronics Engineer /Embedded Firmware Engineer
Rhodan Marine Systems
Sarasota, FL
10.2015 - 08.2025
- Mentored junior engineers on electronic design principles and best practices.
- Conducted rigorous testing and validation of electronic components and systems.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Developed embedded firmware for various hardware platforms, ensuring functionality.
- Streamlined firmware update processes, reducing system downtime significantly.
- Integrated communication protocols like CAN, SPI, and I2C into microcontroller systems.
- Evaluated and improved circuit designs for increased efficiency and reliability.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely delivery of marine electronics solutions.
Electronics Engineer
BEC Technologies/Tyco/Intelligent Media Technologies
Orlando, Florida
01.1997 - 01.2015
- Developed procedures for assembly, quality control, and technical support to ensure product excellence.
- Oversaw installations of customer systems across several countries, providing operational training to personnel.
- Contributed significantly to product development from conception through production.
- Participated in software design and hardware/software systems integration projects.
- Designed and evaluated digital and analog electronic circuits and prototypes.
- Implemented testing procedures for troubleshooting and quality control of products.
- Integrated third-party video, audio, and data products within SONET-based fiber-optic networks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create innovative engineering solutions.
Engineering Technician
Hytech
Orlando, Florida
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Assembled and tested electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to guide installation processes.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to efficiently identify faults in electrical systems.
- Assisted in developing project specifications and requirements documentation.
- Built, calibrated, and maintained electrical instruments for design development.
- Constructed prototypes of new products according to detailed design specifications.
- Performed diagnostics and testing on circuitry and components to locate root causes.
Engineering Technician
Cues
01.1995 - 12.1997
- Assembled electrical components for diverse projects and systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to efficiently identify faults in electrical systems.
- Interpreted electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams accurately.
- Assisted engineers in designing, constructing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits.
- Resolved customer service issues related to wiring problems and technical challenges.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components per engineering instructions and technical manuals.
Engineering Technician
Bec Technologies
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Assembled electrical components for various projects and systems to meet specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Interpreted technical drawings and schematics for accurate installation procedures.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults in electrical systems swiftly.
- Tested performance of prototypes under simulated operating conditions to enhance design plans.
- Created detailed electrical equipment drawings using AutoCAD software for precise documentation.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding installation of electrical products.
Skills
- ORCAD and Altium Schematic and PCB design tools
- Embedded Basic and C
- Visual Basic and Visual C#
- Microchip, STM 32, Atmel microcontrollers
- Project management
- Software development
- Technical troubleshooting
- Automated testing
- Electrical circuit design
- API integration
- Embedded systems development
- Analog electronics proficiency
- Power system design
- Motor control systems
- Product development
- Complex problem solving
- Radio frequency engineering
- PCB layout design
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Power electronics design
- Optical fiber communication
- Digital electronics proficiency
- Object-oriented programming
- Circuit diagnostics and troubleshooting
- System-level electrical design and integration
Career Contributions
- Instrumental in the research and development of a video compression product for an equipment line, which tapped a new sales market within the CCTV industry. The video product was a vital contributor to an acquisition by Sensormatic.
- Participated in development of proprietary Cat5 and Gigabit fiber based networking technology.
- Development and repackaging of current product technology for OEM markets, duties including prototyping, firmware, PCB layout, and development of evaluation platforms.
- Designed hardware and firmware for Gen4 and Gen5 Rhodan GPS guided trolling motors.
- Developed PC based production programming and test applications in C# for Rhodan trolling motors
- Designed hardware and firmware for Rhodan system gateway for NMEA 2000 integration.
- Designed hardware and firmware for Rhodan navigation module for OEM customers.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Electronics Engineer /Embedded Firmware Engineer
Rhodan Marine Systems
10.2015 - 08.2025
Electronics Engineer
BEC Technologies/Tyco/Intelligent Media Technologies
01.1997 - 01.2015
Engineering Technician
Hytech
01.1997 - 12.1997
Engineering Technician
Cues
01.1995 - 12.1997
Engineering Technician
Bec Technologies
01.1993 - 12.1995
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