Andrew C.

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ABOUT ANDREW C.

Hello! I’m Andrew Chedid, an Electrical Hardware Engineer with expertise in PCB design, automation, and troubleshooting. I’m passionate about engineering innovation, process optimization, and solving complex electrical problems. My career journey has been driven by a commitment to continuous learning, leadership, and technical excellence in the field of electronics manufacturing.Key Accomplishments: Led teams of technicians, operators, and engineers to improve manufacturing efficiency and test automation. Developed automated test stations, reducing hardware validation time by 25% and increasing test efficiency. Designed & optimized advanced multilayered PCBs for high-performance applications, including thermal imaging detectors. Mastered and optimized flying probe testing, with a test coverage of 95%. Created Python-based GUIs to enhance hardware control and monitoring. Certified IPC J-Standard-001 Specialist, with hands-on expertise in soldering and PCB assembly. Collaborated with industry leaders such as Honeywell, Mouser, Digikey, and other major vendors.My Strengths & Skills: PCB Design & Testing – Expertise in EagleCAD, KiCad, Takaya flying probe machines, and TestSight. Embedded Systems & Programming – Skilled in Python, C, VHDL, I2C, PWM, and FPGA design. Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting – Strong background in hardware debugging, FA analysis, and EMI/EMC shielding techniques. Leadership & Training – Experienced in mentoring engineers, training teams, and leading process improvement initiatives. Data Analysis & Process Optimization – Proficient in automation, statistical analysis, and efficiency improvements.Engineering & Career Goals- Continue leading engineering teams and driving innovation in electrical test and automation- Expand expertise in AI-driven hardware testing and PCB design optimization- Solve complex engineering problems with a hands-on approach, blending hardware and software solutions- Maintain a lifelong commitment to learning, mentorship, and professional growth.Personal Mission:I am dedicated to leveraging my engineering skills to drive innovation, optimize processes, and mentor the next generation of engineers. Whether it’s developing new test solutions, designing high-performance PCBs, or troubleshooting complex electrical systems, I aim to add value, efficiency, and reliability to every project I work on.