Alexander Forsythe

As Development Manager at Texecom, I lead a team to deliver fast-paced projects, including third-party integrations and in-house product design. I work with sales teams and customers to develop business cases, and manage the design and launch of new products. I also collaborate with external manufacturers to integrate their technology into our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing staff and conducting performance reviews
• Planning and implementing projects
• Preparing and presenting status reports to the board and shareholders
• Training and mentoring junior staff on technical software and equipment
• Designing and reviewing electronic hardware
• Leading cross-departmental meetings
• Risk asssesment for product testing
• Managing international logistics

Notable Achievements:

• Launched six new products into market
• Actively managing eight different projects
• Established a new department with new SOPs

As a Design Engineer at Texecom, I oversaw the entire lifecycle of our products.

My responsibilities extended from conceptualization through to product development and testing, culminating in the implementation of products within our production facilities.

In addition to steering development of new products, I provided support for our suite of legacy products. This involves tasks such as redesigning for alternative components and enhancing performance to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness of these products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing new product development, from concept to production
• Utilizing Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design
• Mixed signal electronic design
• Designing low-power devices for integration into Texecom's wireless systems
• Radiated and conducted emissions testing using an RF chamber and Spectrum Analyzer
• Overseeing external contractors and suppliers in multi-organization projects
• Conducting comprehensive testing of both new and legacy products to meet specifications and obtain necessary approvals.
• Creating high-fidelity prototypes.
• Providing support during production activities, including fault finding and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Using workshop tools to create test rigs

Notable Achievements:

• Successfully launched several new product ranges within the first year of joining
• Designed and implemented the company's RF range testing procedures
• Significantly increased the effective wireless range of Texecom's wireless control panel by twofold through a redesign of the transceiver circuit

My primary role was designing PCBs and electronic systems for R&D and contract projects. Additionally, I managed multi-asset projects and delivered results on time and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schematic capture and component creation using Altium Designer
• Creating documentation for PCB production (Gerber, CPL, Draughtsman etc.)
• Prototype assembly and testing using benchtop instruments
• Mechanical hardware integration and collaboration on multi-organization projects
• Liaising with new and potential customers to create a project specification and price estimate
• Organize and run team meetings with minutes recorded

Notable Achievements:

• Managing R&D for the second revision of the companies OEM ANPR Camera (≈40% reduction in product cost)
• Built proof of concept prototypes including an electrical control unit for a water reuse system and a relay controlled UV air sterilizer.
• Designed a rotating LED lens test fixture to assess TIR Lenses with OSRAM IR LEDs.

My position at ARIAN EMS involved three main functions, designing and servicing test fixtures, debug and repair of failed PCBAs and production process analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• PCBA debug using benchtop instruments such as PSUs, Multimeters and Oscilloscopes
• Complex PCBA repair including BGA replacement (ERSA BGA Station) and track repair
• Test fixture design and assembly for a range of different PCBAs with power up to mains voltage
• Instrument Calibration (PSU, Multimeter)
• Writing production and test SOPs for NPIs
• Manufacturing Process Improvement for SMT and wave solder (OEE Analysis) using data collection compiled on Excel, with monthly reports to management on efficiency and pain points

Notable Achievements:

• IPC-A-610 CIS certificate