David Eckhardt

Hardware Engineer at HP Tuners

Hampshire, Illinois, United States

About

Design Engineer with experience in circuit design, schematic design, PCB layout, firmware development, and electronic manufacturing. Strong engineering professional with a Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Experience

  • Hardware Engineer at HP Tuners
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Schematic capture, component selection/creation, circuit layout, build package generation for powertrain and tuning / diagnostic equipment Collaborate with mechanical engineers to seamlessly integrate PCB assemblies into enclosures. Develop and implement EMC filtering techniques and PCB layout strategies to minimize EMI and improve system immunity. Partner with the firmware teams to identify performance improvements

  • Electrical Design Engineer at Weber Inc.
    Jan 2018 - Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Responsible for developing firmware/hardware requirements for the central grill controller which includes multiple communication buses, power distribution, and peripheral management Lead development of firmware (embedded C code) and temperature controller algorithms Schematic capture, PCB layout and design of various sensors Prototyping and feasibility checking of advanced concepts

  • Test Engineer at Elan Industries Inc
    Nov 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Experience with various hardware testing (EFT, Surge, Hi-Pot and ESD) Validated latest complex refrigeration and oven control software Mange engineering lab equipment calibration log and implement 5S procedures Restructured return merchandise analysis system using Excel and Visual Basic to automate tasks

  • Reliability, Automation and Maintenance Intern at Johnson Controls
    Jul 2014 - May 2015 · 11 mos

    Learning national and international industry manufacturing standards Coordinated efforts to integrate file system to Microsoft SharePoint

  • Production Tech at Real Time Automation
    Jun 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr

    Real Time Automation specializes in networking & control solutions for system integrators and machine builders.