Muhammad Akmal Mat Saad

Experience

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  Keysight Technologies

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2021

  Associate Test Engineer

  -Responsible for supporting and repairing production test stations.-Perform monthly preventive maintenance on test stations and prepare documentation.-Excellent at troubleshooting test application platforms.-Experienced in setting up test stations by installing RF instruments and electronic parts.-Involved with Test Engineers to upgrade test stations to the latest version.-Well-experienced in handling Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Network Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes.-Able to perform test station calibration, set up IO, install firmware, update drivers, and modify parts.-Possess sound knowledge of electronic schematic diagrams.-Have good hardware skills to install electronic parts into test fixtures.-Involved in lean projects.-Knowledgeable in computer operation and able to prepare all related drivers and installers for new CPU setups. Show less

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  ThunderSoft

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Software Engineer

  -Experienced in performing flashing of FPGA (Motherboard) using Quartus Prime programmer platform.-Proficient in utilizing the Regulator Programmer platform to set up voltage on the Motherboard.-Skilled in using Hit Manager platform to load environment tests for silicon validation.-Possess sound knowledge in both digital and analog measurements.-Experienced in Board/Device Bring-up activities, demonstrating strong hardware debugging skills using System Boards.-Conduct silicon validation for Bluetooth & WiFi by utilizing the test workbench and compiling data reports.-Hands-on experience in using various test instruments such as DMM, Digital Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Network Analyzer, etc.-Capable of installing Windows OS in new NUC (mini CPU) and injecting all required drivers.-Expertise in probing using the Oscilloscope to capture signal waves on the TIU board and system board.-Proficient in proposing Quarterly Instruments Calibration to higher management and acquiring new items/tools to support ongoing activities related to Electrical Verification, Product Validation, and New Machine Setup.-Possess basic knowledge of ATE machine V93k.-Experienced in handling the ThermoStream to conduct environmental tests on silicon. Show less

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  Keysight Technologies

  May 2022 - Aug 2023

  Intermediate Product Engineer

  -As the Product Owner for Signal Source (PSG, UXG), I oversee various responsibilities to support engineering activities aimed at extending the signal source's end-of-life until 2028.-Responsibilities include improving and reviewing data for First Pass Yield, ensuring continuous manufacturing meets shipment revenue, and participating in cost-saving evaluation projects to support customer purchasing orders.-Ensure that the product meets targeted yield, OBE, and warranty failure rates.-Coordinate the Hardware Test Centre (HTC) by preparing documentation, test applications, and hardware equipment.-Possess a solid understanding of RF schematics and block diagrams.-Proficient in preparing and presenting technical reports.-Have sound knowledge to identify and qualify alternative electronic materials.-Skilled in handling RF test instruments for debugging.-Conduct failure analysis on customer challenges to enhance product quality and reliability.-Manage a group of technicians for product verification.-Engage with the R&D team for PCA board redesign.-Responsible for identifying and managing ERP data such as bills of material and routing. Show less

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  Tessolve

  Aug 2023 - now

  Post Silicon Validation Engineer 2

  -Successfully completed two pivotal projects with the Intel PSG team, Pelican and Glover Ridge, meeting all objectives within designated timelines, showcasing efficiency and proficiency.-Possess a comprehensive understanding of the test sequence, adeptly navigating through open-short tests, programming devices, board self-tests, voltage rail checkouts, and voltage margining, ensuring thorough validation processes.-Proficiently handle Tektronix oscilloscopes, leveraging expertise in waveform analysis, troubleshooting, and signal capture to facilitate precise measurements and detailed analysis, ensuring product integrity.-Skilled in utilizing Allegro tools for PCB viewing, proficiently navigating layouts, verifying designs, and ensuring precision in electronic schematics, contributing to accurate and efficient validation processes.-Familiarity with various components used in system board designs, such as microcontrollers, memory modules, power management units, and communication interfaces.-Proficient in understanding hardware circuit designs for system boards, including schematic diagrams, component placement, and signal routing.-Hands-on experience in board bring-up activities, including initial power-on, configuration setup, and functional testing.-Familiarity with hardware debugging techniques, such as signal probing, boundary scan testing, and JTAG debugging.-Skilled in implementing power sequencing schemes to optimize power-on/off sequences and prevent system instability.-Ability to perform high-speed clock measurements, analyzing clock signals for frequency, jitter, and phase noise characteristics.-Ability to analyze high-speed signal characteristics, such as rise/fall times, eye diagrams, and signal integrity parameters.-Proficiency in using specialized equipment and techniques for high-speed signal measurement and analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications. Show less