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