Design of custom wiring and PLC programming for fire trucks. Systems integration and harness design. Provides support and assistance with debugging to the produciton floor.

Supervised digital and analog meter production, modernized production and calibration methods, trained personnel on troubleshooting techniques down to component level, created and revised test procedures and documents, worked with engineering department on continuous improvement.

Reverse engineering, repair, testing, and calibration of VHF and SSB radios, marine radars, and satellite tracking systems, as well as circuit and PCB design of drop in replacement boards for those same systems.

Assisted in the reverse engineering and design of drop-in replacements for automotive electronic modules and golf cart motor drivers. This involved both hardware design and programming, mostly of dsPIC microcontrollers in C. I also did repairs and testing.

From a young age, Charlie was fascinated by how things worked. He spent countless hours dismantling gadgets and rebuilding them, driven by an insatiable curiosity. This passion led him to pursue a career in engineering, where he could channel his creativity into solving real-world problems. Through his blog, Charlie shares personal stories and experiences that highlight his journey and the joy of creating innovative solutions.