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Experienced Electronics and Firmware Engineer
Paul Dodds
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Mickleover, United Kingdom
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Experienced electronics engineer, specialising in IoT, audio and communications.
18 years of working in research, design and development. Skilled in schematic design, PCB design and layout, embedded software and low power RF design.
Specific technical specialisms in IoT/Wireless, audio systems and acoustics. I have some medical device and medical device approvals experience.
Several years of experience in product approvals (EMC, radio, safety, rail), certified products for hazardous areas (ATEX/IECEx) and DFMEA.
Strong academic background with BEng and MSc degrees.
18 years of working in research, design and development. Skilled in schematic design, PCB design and layout, embedded software and low power RF design.
Specific technical specialisms in IoT/Wireless, audio systems and acoustics. I have some medical device and medical device approvals experience.
Several years of experience in product approvals (EMC, radio, safety, rail), certified products for hazardous areas (ATEX/IECEx) and DFMEA.
Strong academic background with BEng and MSc degrees.
Markets
United Kingdom
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2018 - ?
job
Principal Electronics Engineer
Hubbell GAI-Tronics Ltd.
Design and development of ruggedised telecommunications products for harsh industrial environments, including rail, oil and gas. Technologies including VoIP, Ethernet, USB, analogue & digital audio and Power over Ethernet (PoE). EMC, safety and product performance testing. Certification of products to EN 60079 ATEX/IECEx for hazardous areas. Also certification of fire pump controllers to UL218 and IEC62091.
Design, Audio, Voip, Safety, Electronics, Testing, Development, Power, EMC, Oil and Gas
2012 - 2018
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Electronics Development Manager
SC Johnson.
I was responsible for the electronics product portfolio and design process. The role was very hands-on incorporating low-power microcontroller and RF design, PCB layout and firmware development. I managed outsourcing to subcontractors, including the RFQ process and change control. There was frequent travel to the USA, Canada and EU to carry out work at trial sites and meet with clients and development partners.
Design, Layout, Outsourcing, Firmware, Design process, Electronics, Development, Power, PCB, USA, Manager, RFQ, Rfq
2010 - 2012
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Electronics R&D Manager
Smith of Derby Ltd.
Derby
At Smith of Derby, I was responsible for leading the Electronics Department through design and development of both standard products and large bespoke commission projects. Many of these were technically diverse and demanding, involving microcontrollers, DC/AC motor control, lighting and power inverters.
At Smith of Derby, I was responsible for leading the Electronics Department through design and development of both standard products and large bespoke commission projects. Many of these were technically diverse and demanding, involving microcontrollers, DC/AC motor control, lighting and power inverters.
Design, R, Electronics, Development, Power, Derby, Manager
2007 - 2009
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Senior Engineer
ICW Capacitors.
My role involved the research, design and development of new and novel film capacitors. The industries served by the company were mainly industrial, rail and audio but also involved aerospace. My role also involved failure analysis, accelerated life testing, analysis of production methodologies and development of new test methods.
Design, Research, Movie, Test, Audio, Testing, Development, Production
2004 - 2005
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Electronic Development Engineer
Systemic UK Ltd.
My role was the development of embedded software and hardware for flow-metering systems for milk tankers, including a GSM telemetry system to transmit consignment data to a central server. I also carried out work converting vacuum tankers to pump systems including pipework design.
Design, Embedded software, Embedded, Hardware, Development, Software, Gsm, Server
2001 - 2004
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Research Engineer (Fixed Term)
University of Liverpool / CIMS Liverpool Ltd.
Liverpool
My work involved the research and development of optical-electronics sensors based upon a proprietary post-processing technique. In addition, I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the research laboratory. The role also included site visits and installation of equipment within those sites
My work involved the research and development of optical-electronics sensors based upon a proprietary post-processing technique. In addition, I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the research laboratory. The role also included site visits and installation of equipment within those sites
Operations, Research, Electronics, Development, Processing
1996 - 1998
internship
Workshop Trainee/Technician
Heraeus Quarzglas Ltd.
I was a trainee, then a technician, manufacturing and reworking high-purity fused silica tubes for optical fibre production. I was given a good grounding in mechanical engineering principles and workshop practice. The company closed in 1998.
Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Production, Workshop
My education
2006
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2008
University of Salford
MSc, Research
MSc, Research
1999
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2000
Institute of Quality Assurance
Masters, Design, Manufacturing and Analysis (Minor in Management)
Masters, Design, Manufacturing and Analysis (Minor in Management)
1998
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2001
University of Wales
Bachelors, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Bachelors, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
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