Dimitri Grigoriev

Experience

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  Queen Mary, University of London

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Royal Society Research Fellow

  Core project: Electrostatic cone-jet mode liquid atomisation for deposition of fine SiC particles on various substrates• Designed an electrostatic aerosol acceleration device for innovative Electrostatically Assisted spray pyrolysis and developed a robotic planar deposition prototype.

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  Imperial College London

  Jan 2001 - May 2002

  Research Associate

  Core project: Deposition of thermal barrier coatings and optical films by aerosol spray pyrolysis in electrical fields (the project was commissioned by ChromAlloy Co)• Designed an electrostatic aerosol acceleration device for innovative Electrostatically Assisted spray pyrolysis and developed a robotic planar deposition prototype.

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  University College London

  Jun 2002 - Apr 2005

  Leverhulme Research Fellow

  Core project: Nano-crystalline inclusions in volcanic rocks and air inclusions in polar ice sheets • Developed a true triaxial deformation apparatus for ice sample mechanical testing combining actuators with elastic wave tomography. • Headed the Ice Physics group of 6 researchers during 2003-2004 EPICA Antarctic expedition aimed at ice deep coring and in-field ice microstructure studies.

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  ARKeX

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2010

  Senior System Engineer

  Core project: Superconductive airborne gravity gradiometer* • Designed and oversaw implementation of a methodology for control, testing and calibration of a new generation low noise superconductive SQUID based gravity gradient sensor.• Developed a Matlab program for a post-mission data processing based on system identification toolbox and various DSP techniques.• Developed an integrated test system for automatic measuring, data analysis and test rig control which features a hexapod robot, gyrostabilized platform and gravity gradiometer. Show less

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  CSR

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2012

  Principal Engineer, IC Validation

  • Technical leadership for Validation of Bluetooth/Wi-Fi SoC and development of automated test systems• Developed a transformation algorithm and implemented a robotic arm for testing a capacitance touch sensing interface in a new Bluetooth chip, which led to $30m sales growth.• Proposed and implemented a system for simultaneous control over the robotic arm, NFC chip and the reader to determine the space geometry which would allow a reliable data transmission. • Developed an automated test system for Power Management Unit validation, featuring decision-making function, which helped significantly reduce validation time. Show less

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  Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

  Manager, Engineering

  • Lead Bluetooth/WiFi IC Validation and Characterisation Test team (6 people)• Suggested and implemented a new approach to electrical characterisation of SDIO, I2C and other interfaces. • Designed new automated system for current consumption measurement and optimisation. • Designed a new concept for use of Advantest 93000 in IC validations and design verifications. • Conducted risk assessment and oversaw the development of a new generation Bluetooth/WiFi characterisation system. • Oversaw team transfer and equipment relocation when CSR’s handset division was taken over by Samsung in October 2012. Ensured continuation of the testing programs and their further development. Show less

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  Ams Sensors UK (formerly Cambridge CMOS Sensors)

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Systems Characterisation Manager

  • Led characterisation of three miniature air quality sensors to a mass production stage• Developed architecture and oversaw building and implementation of automated gas sensor characterisation rig and a new IR emitter/sensor test system• Lead development of the digital air quality sensor algorithms • Line management, development and mentoring of team of four engineers

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  NXP Semiconductors

  Apr 2017 - now

  • Developed a new business process for the mixed-signal IC bench validation, which changed the way of working, dramatically reduced testing time and improved the reliability of characterisation results. • Created architecture for the test engineer’s workbench automation which allowed to combine the benefits of automation with the convenience of manual debugging. • Took on a leading role in the development of the workbench in Matlab and mentored the staff and intern students to deliver a fully functioning system on time, according to the project schedule.• Technical leadership and line management of 10+ engineers including permanent staff, contractors and interns. I am also the High Voltage Lab Owner and have CapEx budget responsibility for Smart Power product line. Show less • Developed a new business process for the mixed-signal IC bench validation, which changed the way of working, dramatically reduced testing time and improved the reliability of characterisation results. • Created architecture for the test engineer’s workbench automation which allowed to combine the benefits of automation with the convenience of manual debugging. • Took on a leading role in the development of the workbench in Matlab and mentored the staff and intern students to deliver a fully functioning system on time, according to the project schedule.• Technical leadership and line management of 10+ engineers including permanent staff, contractors and interns. I am also the High Voltage Lab Owner and have CapEx budget responsibility for Smart Power product line. Show less

  • Senior Manager, System Characterisation

    Apr 2022 - now

  • System Characterisation Manager

    Mar 2018 - Nov 2023

  • Characterisation Team Lead (Contract)

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018