Christopher Chris McLaughlin

About Christopher Chris McLaughlin

I am a Software/Firmware Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics background. I developed software for battery cell manufacturing lines. This includes embedded systems for charging, discharging and monitoring battery cells.I have also developed factory software and firmware to test industrial and residential energy storage products, and have worked many years in fast paced manufacturing products.I am currently a firmware engineering manager for consumer facing products in the energy industry.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Firmware

   Amperesand

   Jan 2025 — Present · Reno, NV, US

   Building excellent software/firmware teamsIndustrialize embedded platformsAddress the demand for sustainable energy due to increasing AI and EV industries

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  2016 — 2019

• Moorpark College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Arduino
• Microsoft Office
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Firmware
• Python
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Testing
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Matlab
• Technical Services
• Software Troubleshooting
• Milling
• Solidworks
• Technical Documentation
• Analytical Skills
• Finish Carpentry
• Product Management
• Testing
• C++
• Mechanical Engineering
• Construction
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Technical Writing
• Assembly Language
• Machining
• Troubleshooting
• Creo
• Technical Training
• Autocad
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Welding
• Simulink
• Product Development
• Carpentry
• Lathe
• Pspice
• Soldering