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Chris Maki

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic PCB Design Engineer with a proven track record at Q-Tech Corporation, specializing in high-speed RF technology and hybrid layouts. Adept in Altium Designer, I excel in optimizing designs for performance and cost efficiency while leading teams in innovative circuit solutions. Strong problem-solving skills enhance my ability to troubleshoot complex systems effectively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PCB Design Engineer

Q-Tech Corporation
07.2022 - Current
  • Crystal oscillator hybrid layout
  • PCB layout, component placement, trace routing and optimizing board layouts for electrical performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
  • Troubleshooting and re-working of PCB's
  • CAD design of test fixtures

Head Engineer

Warchild Electronics
01.2012 - 10.2023
  • Circuit design
  • PCB layout
  • Fabrication and graphic design of enclosures
  • Component level troubleshoot and repair of pcb's

Repair Lab Technician

Felix Lighting
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Repair of Entertainment lighting
  • Board level troubleshooting of PCB's and power supplies
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory levels of parts
  • Responsible for sourcing third party vendors of parts

Design Engineer

Black Volt Amplification
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Circuit / PCB design and layout
  • Fabrication and graphic design of guitar amps and audio effects
  • Component level troubleshoot
  • Point to point wiring
  • Cabinetry
  • Sales

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Engineering And Computer Science

DeVry University
Sherman Oaks

Skills

  • Skilled in Altium Designer
  • Hybrid layout expertise
  • Eagle
  • Kicad
  • Fusion 360
  • Design engineering for production
  • High-speed RF technology

Interests

  • Martial Arts
  • Music
  • Graphic Design
  • Oil Painting
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail

Timeline

PCB Design Engineer

Q-Tech Corporation
07.2022 - Current

Repair Lab Technician

Felix Lighting
12.2021 - 07.2022

Design Engineer

Black Volt Amplification
06.2018 - 03.2020

Head Engineer

Warchild Electronics
01.2012 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Engineering And Computer Science

DeVry University
Chris Maki