Schuyler Wilhelm
Gonzaga University '17
Electrical Engineer
Professional Experience
Microsoft | June 2021 - Present | Redmond, WA
Electrical Engineer II
Research and compare critical components to mitigate supply risk, optimize cost, and meet requirements.
Develop estimates for power consumption, latency, subsystem PCB area, and cost comparison.
Collaborate with multiple teams to define new product experiences and approximate their impact.
Simulate sub-circuits to verify operation and size passive components.
Perform testing to inform blade interface connector requirements.
Schematic clean-up and BOM consolidation transitioning to System Capture.
Fresh Consulting | June 2018 - May 2021 | Bellevue, WA
Electrical Engineer
Schematic capture and layout of multi-layer PCBs for processors, analog circuitry, high-speed digital signals, power distribution, and supply regulation.
Architect automated test fixtures for production testing of consumer and industrial products.
Conduct ESD and EMC testing of consumer devices to ensure compliance prior to formal certification.
Guide clients through multiple stages of product development, from defining requirements to small production runs.
Develop and refine procedures for component creation and management to streamline design process.
Retrofit construction equipment with compute and sensor packages to enable autonomous operation.
Simulate sub-circuits to verify and optimize performance before committing designs to copper.
Generate documentation for PCB fabrication and assembly, cable harness definition, system schematics, and user manuals.
Write and review firmware for embedded processors.
Robison Engineering | November 2017 - June 2018 | Lynnwood, WA
Electrical Designer
Designed lighting, control, and power systems for multi-unit residential and commercial buildings.
Referenced building and efficiency codes/standards to provide documentation asserting compliance.
Schematized existing electrical systems based on site visits when existing documentation was not available.
Completed photometric analysis to verify lighting system performance.
OMAX Co. | May - August 2015 & 2016 | Kent, WA
Engineering Intern
Operated abrasive waterjet cutting machines to fabricate prototype parts and assemblies.
Performed and verified machine calibrations using specialized equipment.
Assisted in the development, assembly, and testing of a pneumatic abrasive delivery system for brittle materials.
Modified existing sub-systems to customize machines for specific customer needs.
Reproduced field-failures to determine solutions for mitigation.
Blumenstein Audio | May - August 2016 & 2017 | Seattle, WA
Apprentice
Constructed full-range speakers, passive subwoofers, external amplifier enclosures, and audio cables.
Assembled and verified amplifiers for resale.
Education
Gonzaga University | May 2017 | Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (E.I.T)
Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.93
Flying Bulldog heavy-lift hexacopter - Capstone Design Project
Physics Lab TA - 6 semesters
Technical Skills
Cadence System Capture, Altium Designer 18-21, EAGLE, AutoCAD, MATLAB, VituixCAD, Hornresp, PSoC Creator
Analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, bring-up and troubleshooting, soldering and rework
Repair, modification, and maintenance of automobiles, marine vessels, and road-going trailers.
Background and Interests
Woodworking, metal fabrication, electronics, and automotive projects
Camping, climbing, snowboarding, hiking and other outdoor activities