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Overview
Work History
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Career Contributions
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Tim E. Kriegl

Arcadia,FL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Electrical Engineer with established expertise in embedded systems, hardware development, and API integration. Acknowledged for exceptional critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities, delivering innovative engineering solutions that enhance 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
Orlando, Florida
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
Orlando, Florida
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
  • Altera/Intel FPGA design: Verilog RTL, Nios II soft-core, high-speed I/O

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

Career Contributions

  • Developed a trolling motor control protocol over NMEA 2000 in collaboration with multi-function display partners, enabling seamless interoperability and expanded marine electronics functionality (Rhodan).
  • Engineered hardware and firmware for Gen4 and Gen5 GPS-guided trolling motors, improving precision, performance, and market competitiveness in the marine industry (Rhodan).
  • Created C# production programming and testing tools for trolling motors, enhancing manufacturing throughput and product reliability (Rhodan).
  • Engineered hardware and firmware for an NMEA 2000 system gateway, improving interoperability and expanding product integration within marine electronics networks (Rhodan).
  • Engineered hardware and firmware for an OEM navigation module, enhancing performance, simplifying integration, and driving adoption across multiple partner platforms (Rhodan).
  • Drove R&D of a cutting-edge video compression product, expanding market reach into the CCTV sector and directly contributing to a strategic acquisition by Sensormatic (Tyco).
  • Contributed to proprietary Cat5 and Gigabit fiber networking development, boosting data performance and driving expansion into high-speed network markets (Intelligent Media Technologies).
  • Led development and repackaging of existing product technology for OEM markets, including prototyping, firmware development, PCB layout, and creation of evaluation platforms, enabling faster integration for partners (Intelligent Media Technologies).
  • Designed and implemented custom high-speed and standard peripherals in Verilog for Altera FPGAs using the NIOS II soft-core processor (Intelligent Media Technologies).
  • Migrated firmware and developed software-defined peripherals on XMOS processors for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) applications (Intelligent Media Technologies).

References

References available upon request.

Career Contributions

  • Developed a trolling motor control protocol over NMEA 2000 in collaboration with multi-function display partners, enabling seamless interoperability and expanded marine electronics functionality (Rhodan).
  • Engineered hardware and firmware for Gen4 and Gen5 GPS-guided trolling motors, improving precision, performance, and market competitiveness in the marine industry (Rhodan).
  • Created C# production programming and testing tools for trolling motors, enhancing manufacturing throughput and product reliability (Rhodan).
  • Engineered hardware and firmware for an NMEA 2000 system gateway, improving interoperability and expanding product integration within marine electronics networks (Rhodan).
  • Engineered hardware and firmware for an OEM navigation module, enhancing performance, simplifying integration, and driving adoption across multiple partner platforms (Rhodan).
  • Drove R&D of a cutting-edge video compression product, expanding market reach into the CCTV sector and directly contributing to a strategic acquisition by Sensormatic (Tyco).
  • Contributed to proprietary Cat5 and Gigabit fiber networking development, boosting data performance and driving expansion into high-speed network markets (Intelligent Media Technologies).
  • Led development and repackaging of existing product technology for OEM markets, including prototyping, firmware development, PCB layout, and creation of evaluation platforms, enabling faster integration for partners (Intelligent Media Technologies).
  • Designed and implemented custom high-speed and standard peripherals in Verilog for Altera FPGAs using the NIOS II soft-core processor (Intelligent Media Technologies).
  • Migrated firmware and developed software-defined peripherals on XMOS processors for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) applications (Intelligent Media Technologies).

References

References available upon request.
Tim E. Kriegl