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Jorge Ernesto Acevedo Garrido
Hardware Development Engineer and Systems Programmer
Pohlheim
Summary
Experienced hardware development engineer and systems programmer with a strong background in electronics engineering. Known for creating innovative solutions to intricate technical issues, designed and implemented critical circuitry for high-performance systems, improving overall functionality. Proficient in problem-solving and teamwork, excels at driving projects to successful completion.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
25
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Zühlke Engineering GmbH
Advanced Electronics Engineer
04.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- PCB and Schematic design, review and ordering.
- Organize workflow and Tasks.
- Programming test tools in Python
- Define technical concept for software and hardware tools.
- Evaluated operational systems and recommended design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
- Utilized soldering iron to adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components.
Via Optronics GmbH (Germaneers)
Hardware Developer - Automotive
01.2023 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Design of touch layers using PeDOTs in EAGLE
- Hardware and software testing and debugging
- Design of testing processes
Germaneers GmbH
Hardware Developer - Automotive
10.2017 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Schematic design and layout development
- Microcontroller programming
- Hardware and software testing and debugging
- Troubleshooting of functional and communication issues
- Project collaboration in various projects
- Optimized hardware systems by conducting thorough testing and debugging procedures.
- Utilized soldering iron to adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components.
University of Kassel
Research Assistant - Embedded Systems Development
07.2014 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Company Overview: Department of 'Computer Architecture and System Programming'
- Schematic and layout design
- Microcontroller programming (PIC, Arduino, ESP8266)
- Testing and validation according to IEC61508
- Creation of project documentation
- GUI programming (Raspberry Pi and Android)
- Hardware and software testing and troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting functional and communication issues
- Project collaboration in various projects
- PCB design and manufacturing
- Programming languages: C, C++, Python, Java, etc.
- Department of 'Computer Architecture and System Programming'
University of Kassel
Student Assistant - Software Development
06.2014 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Company Overview: Department of 'Energy Management and Electrical Network Operation'
- Software development for electrical network simulation in Python, comparing results with Power Factory
- Support in testing and debugging new source code.
- Programming automatic parameter adjustments of an electrical network for simulations using an external DGS file.
- Department of 'Energy Management and Electrical Network Operation'
SMA Solar Technology AG
Student Assistant - Product Development
04.2012 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Operational validation
- Automation of various measurement, control, and calculation processes in the lab using Excel and VBA
SMA Solar Technology AG
Intern - Product Development
06.2011 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Operational validation.
- Circuit design for overvoltage detection.
- Efficiency optimization through component comparison.
Ingeniería de Servicios y Control LTDA.
Project Engineer
10.2009 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Planning of automation projects.
- PLC programming, HMI design.
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Student Assistant
08.2007 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Imaging with AFM (Atomic Force Microscope)
- Analysis of images taken with AFM and REM (Raster Electron Microscope)
- Study of thin films of copper-gallium diselenide (CuGaSe2) on silicon
Education
Universidad del Norte
Bachelor's Degree from Electronic Engineering
01.2002 - 03.2009
Colegio Alemán - Deutsche Schule
High School Diploma
01.1989 - 11.2001
University of Kassel
Master's Degree from Electrical/Electronic Engineering
04.2012 - 11.2016
University Overview
- Thesis Statement: Verification and Validation of a WLAN-based Radiation Measurement System for UVA, UVB, UVC, and IR
- Specialty: Renewable Energies (Solar), Control Systems, Measurement Methods
- Member of Hackerspace Flipdot, 2014 to 2017
Skills
Windows
Linux
Microsoft Office
Open Office
Libre Office
LaTeX
C
C
VBA
Python
Java
SQL
HTML
PHP
Android Studio
Matlab
Octave
LTSpice
Eagle
Altium
MPLab
AVR Studio
Arduino
ESP8266
Visual Studio Code
VIM
PV
Troubleshooting
Control systems
Circuit design
Digital electronics
Microcontroller programming
Sensors and actuators
Embedded systems
Analog electronics
Simulation tools
Electromagnetic compatibility
Lab testing
Embedded software design
Prototyping
CAD software
Hardware development
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/30/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Colombian
Desired Position
Hardware Development Engineer and Systems Programmer
Interests
Music
Prototyping for doability
Timeline
Advanced Electronics Engineer
Zühlke Engineering GmbH
04.2023 - 11.2024
Hardware Developer - Automotive
Via Optronics GmbH (Germaneers)
01.2023 - 03.2023
Hardware Developer - Automotive
Germaneers GmbH
10.2017 - 12.2022
Research Assistant - Embedded Systems Development
University of Kassel
07.2014 - 09.2017
Student Assistant - Software Development
University of Kassel
06.2014 - 11.2014
Student Assistant - Product Development
SMA Solar Technology AG
04.2012 - 09.2013
University of Kassel
Master's Degree from Electrical/Electronic Engineering
04.2012 - 11.2016
Intern - Product Development
SMA Solar Technology AG
06.2011 - 03.2012
Project Engineer
Ingeniería de Servicios y Control LTDA.
10.2009 - 02.2010
Student Assistant
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
08.2007 - 09.2007
Universidad del Norte
Bachelor's Degree from Electronic Engineering
01.2002 - 03.2009
Colegio Alemán - Deutsche Schule
High School Diploma
01.1989 - 11.2001