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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
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
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