Louis Burger
@louisburger
Hardware architect and engineering manager specializing in embedded systems.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced hardware architect and engineering manager with deep expertise in embedded firmware, hardware design, and test development across high‑power and automotive applications. I have led engineering teams, driven product redesigns and cost reductions, and delivered compliance‑ready products using C/C++, Altium/CADSTAR, and automated test systems.
I combine hands‑on firmware and hardware engineering with project and product leadership, producing patented innovations, managing cross‑functional projects, and implementing robust verification and regression test solutions to improve reliability and time‑to‑market.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Engineering Manager
Tritium
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Led engineering for DC fast charger development, managing cross-functional teams and driving hardware redesigns that improved cost and compliance while delivering embedded firmware and control electronics.
Senior Hardware / Firmware Engineer
EGR
Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 (8 months)
Developed automotive accessories hardware and firmware, delivering test solutions and firmware (C) for ARM Cortex platforms while contributing to technical leadership and project delivery.
Hardware Team Leader
Verizon Connect
Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 (6 years 7 months)
Recruited and led a team of seven engineers for cloud-based telematics hardware, owned product roadmap contributions, root cause analysis, and design verification for vehicle communications.
Electronic Hardware Design Engineer
HKC Limited
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Designed intrusion alarm electronics and firmware, developed low-current battery-powered circuits and test fixtures, and implemented product redesigns to improve manufacturability and performance.
Principal Test Development Engineer
UTC Fire & Security
Jan 2005 - Jan 2011 (6 years)
Led test solution development for fire detection products, automating test systems, developing test software and qualification plans, and resolving production compliance and EMC issues.
Electronic Hardware Design Engineer
GE Kilsen
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)
Designed analogue addressable fire detection electronics and high-volume PCB layouts, implemented automation to reduce test cycle time and introduced DFT/DFM improvements that increased yield.
Test Technician
GE-Interlogix
Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)
Built test fixtures and performed manual testing and firmware updates for fire detection products, contributing to compliance testing and failure analysis.
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