Aaron Chabot
Barwell,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in full process electronics manufacturing and design for manufacturing. Demonstrates proficiency in ISO9001 quality management and full pipeline electronic product development, complemented by strong skills in full stack software development using C++ and C#. Adept at PCB layout with tools such as Altium and DesignSpark, alongside Fusion 360 CAD capabilities. Proven ability to integrate electrical systems in electric vehicles, specialising in automotive CAN networking systems and high voltage distribution. Skilled in test and fault finding to component level, including LTspice circuit simulation, with a keen eye for detail in hand soldering and rework. Committed to advancing innovative solutions within the electronics industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Electronics Engineer
Viritech Ltd
Nuneaton, UK
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Promoted to Head of Electronics Manufacturing (late 2021)
- Established prototype manufacturing department including selection and purchase of suitable equipment (Pick and place machine, reflow oven, solder pasting).
- Established ISO9001 quality management system scoped for electronics manufacturing.
- Hardware Design (Analogue & Digital). Air conditioning controller, digital communications gateway module (UART-CAN), EV battery module test unit.
- Electrical Integration of Vehicle Systems. Installed and tested 5kW hydrogen fuel cell into first mule vehicle and integrated the control system in the vehicle. Full electrical architecture (Low Voltage Systems and High Voltage Systems) of second mule vehicle including pinouts and harness layout, design, and production of High Voltage Distribution Module.
- Solely responsible for full turn-key in-house PCB assembly (one off prototype and batch build).
- HV wiring and LV test harness assembly.
- Consulting with the design team on new product integration and advising on manufacturing techniques.
- Hand soldering and assembly of early prototype designs and rework modification inline with electronic testing methods.
Electronics Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer
Shiftec Ltd
Daventry/Leamington, UK
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Established prototype manufacturing department including selection and purchase of suitable equipment (Pick and place machine, reflow oven, solder pasting).
- Solely responsible for full turn-key in-house PCB assembly (one off prototype and batch build).
- Full assembly, test and calibration of finished goods for supply to customers.
- Assembly of prototype circuits on Vero board/Breadboard and electronic testing using standard equipment (oscilloscope, function generator, logic analyser).
- Core development team member working on remote drive vehicle platform for the film industry. My direct contribution included electrical architecture, integration, and testing.
- Core development team member working on autonomous electric racing vehicle platform. My direct contribution included electrical architecture, integration, and testing of fly-by-wire hydraulically actuated braking system. I was also responsible for calibration and commissioning of braking systems. Also, designed electrical breakout controller as part of a semi-automated hydraulic bleeding system.
- (SEE CASE STUDY PROJECT) Sole project owner of hydraulic actuation control unit for a prominent supercar manufacturer. I was directly responsible for mechanical, electrical, and electronic design for the equipment and given full oversite of coordination with the customer on technical requirements.
Production Operative
Copernic Ltd
Banbury, UK
03.2011 - 08.2021
- Promoted to Manufacturing Engineer (April 2014)
- Core development team member working on data gathering for market research into coffee consumption (WiFi-enabled coffee machine). My direct contribution included electrical architecture, integration, production of machine and testing.
- Maintaining and calibration of electronic test equipment.
- Design and maintenance of test fixtures including programming automatic test procedures using Visual Studio (Csharp, Visual Basic). Programs created would interface with test equipment (Pickering Relay Unit, Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscopes) via IEEE to USB to verify test parameters and feedback to test operators.
- Development and integration of new manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Supervise production staff, including QA signoff for production.
- Production documentation generation (engineering drawings, schematic, bill of materials, processes flow instructions and test procedures).
- Operation of pick and place equipment to produce electronic assemblies.
- Printing of thick film ceramic circuits.
- Laser trimming of ceramic printed resistors to value.
- Sub-assembly of products for delivery to end-customer.
- Production product testing to procedure.
- Hand soldering/rework of electronic assemblies.
Production Operative
Digital Lift Controls Ltd
Daventry, UK
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Operation of pick and place equipment to produce electronic assemblies.
- Sub-assembly of products for delivery to end-customer.
- Production product testing to procedure.
- Hand soldering/rework of electronic assemblies.
Education
BTEC National Diploma -
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Skills
- Full Process Electronics Manufacturing
- Design For Manufacturing
- ISO9001 Quality Management
- Full Pipeline Electronic Product Development
- Full Stack Software Development (C, C#)
- PCB Layout (Altium, DesignSpark)
- Fusion 360 CAD
- Skilled Hand Soldering and Rework
- Automotive CAN Networking Systems
- Test and fault finding to Component Level
- LTspice circuit simulation
- Integrating electrical systems in electric vehicles
- High voltage distribution
Affiliations
- Warhammer
- Technology
- Cinema
Personal Information
Available: Currently Employed – 3 Month Notice Period
Timeline
Senior Electronics Engineer
Viritech Ltd
07.2021 - 06.2025
Electronics Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer
Shiftec Ltd
08.2016 - 07.2021
Production Operative
Copernic Ltd
03.2011 - 08.2021
Production Operative
Digital Lift Controls Ltd
08.2008 - 03.2011
BTEC National Diploma -
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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