Brandon Jackson | Senior Electronics Design Engineer at Techtronix Innovations

Summary

Senior Electronics Design EngineerTechtronix Innovations

San Jose, CAJul 2022Present

Led the design and validation of a new high-speed data acquisition board, reducing system latency by 25% and increasing throughput by 40%.
Managed PCB layout and routing for multi-layer boards (8-12 layers), optimizing signal integrity and EMI/EMC performance for products shipping to 100K+ units annually.
Developed and implemented embedded firmware in C for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, improving device power efficiency by 15%.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new electronic modules, resulting in a 20% reduction in production costs and 10% faster time-to-market.
Pioneered a new automated testing methodology using Python scripting, decreasing test time by 30% and identifying critical failures earlier in the design cycle.

Electronics Design EngineerQuantum Systems Inc.

Sunnyvale, CAAug 2019Jun 2022

Designed and prototyped analog and digital circuits for industrial automation sensors, achieving a 99.8% reliability rate over 2 years.
Conducted comprehensive EMI/EMC testing and implemented design modifications, ensuring compliance with FCC Part 15 and CE standards.
Optimized existing product circuits, leading to a 10% material cost reduction per unit while maintaining performance specifications.
Developed Python scripts for data analysis and automated testing of board-level components, reducing manual effort by 25 hours per week.
Supported manufacturing in troubleshooting production line issues, resolving over 50 complex circuit board failures and improving yield by 5%.

Designed a low-power, multi-sensor IoT hub for industrial applications, integrating Wi-Fi and BLE connectivity with robust data encryption.
Achieved a 30% reduction in power consumption compared to commercial alternatives through optimized circuit design and firmware power management.
Successfully deployed 50+ units in a pilot program, demonstrating 99.9% data reliability and real-time operational insights.

High-Efficiency LED Driver Development

Mar 2021Feb 2022

Developed a constant current LED driver with >95% efficiency for automotive lighting, reducing heat dissipation and extending product lifespan.
Implemented EMI mitigation techniques to ensure compliance with automotive electromagnetic compatibility standards (CISPR 25).
Reduced bill of material (BOM) cost by 12% through component selection and circuit simplification, enabling competitive product pricing.

RF Transceiver Module for Drone Communication

Sep 2018May 2019

Designed a compact 2.4 GHz RF transceiver module capable of 1km range, improving drone communication reliability by 20%.
Performed extensive impedance matching and antenna tuning to optimize signal integrity and minimize power loss.
Contributed to a significant project that secured grant funding for further research and development.