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Louis Burger

@louisburger

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Hardware architect and engineering manager specializing in embedded systems.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior engineering roles where I can lead embedded hardware and firmware teams, drive product verification and compliance, and deliver cost‑effective, reliable products in an innovative, cross‑functional environment.

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

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Engineering Manager

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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.

TCP IP CAN Test Development Agile Project Management Compliance (IEC 61851)

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.

C (Keil)Cortex RTOS Zuken Ecadstar Test Development LTspice Zuken E CADSTAR

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.

Team Leadership Ethernet Root Cause Analysis Firmware Development PCB Review Test Automation

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.

Electronics Design Firmware Development OrCAD Fixture Design RF (CC1101)EMC Compliance

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.

Test Development NI CVI TestStand C++Visual Basic Test Plans Automated Testing

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.

OrCAD DFM Test Systems Root Cause Analysis

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.

Test Fixturing Manual Testing Firmware (MSP430)