Hi, I'm

Rafael Gonzalez

Electronics & Systems Engineer

I bridge hardware and software to build validated systems that reduce technical risk.

5+Technical Roles
3Countries
98%QA Yield
Rafael Gonzalez - Electronics Engineer
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I reduce uncertainty, fix systems, and make things work reliably.

5+Technical Roles
3Countries
98%QA Yield
25%Faster Debug
Germany & USA Experience
UT Austin Fulbright Scholar
MSP430, RSL10, ESP32
Azure AZ-900 Certified

Problems I Solve

Systems failing in real conditions

IoT devices that disconnect, sensors that drift, firmware that crashes.

25% faster debugging

Hardware-software mismatch

When firmware and hardware do not integrate cleanly.

MSP430, RSL10, ESP32

Missing validation workflows

Prototypes without testing processes or documentation.

98% QA yield

Cross-border coordination

Technical teams across disciplines and countries.

3 countries

How I Work

01

Understand constraints

Map requirements and limitations before writing code.

02

Identify failure points

Find where systems can break under real conditions.

03

Build with testing in mind

Design solutions that can be validated systematically.

04

Iterate until stable

Test, fix, repeat until reliable.

Experience

Systems Integration Engineer

IMTECH Desarrollos

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025Chihuahua, Mexico

Customer and business needs required translation into validation workflows and KPIs for junior engineers.

Established repeatable validation process. Improved team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

CMSP430RSL10ExcelUARTSPI

Electrical Engineer Intern

Balsas GmbH

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025Erfurt, Germany

On-site coordination issues with customers, inspectors, and contractors caused delays.

Maintained 100% inspection pass rate. Projects delivered on time and within compliance.

DIN VDE 0100DIN VDE 0105Electrical Systems

Solutions Engineer

Fahr Electronic Systems

May 2024 - Jan 2025Chihuahua, Mexico

Customer-facing demos and requirement-to-solution translation needed for field deployments.

Delivered 5 production-ready prototypes with complete documentation for deployment.

ESP32MicroPythonLoRaBLEOTAUART

QA Technician

GM&T Engineering, Inc

Nov 2023 - May 2024Chihuahua, Mexico

Maintaining quality at production speed while meeting strict OEM standards.

Achieved 98% first-pass yield through systematic quality assurance.

Wiring Harness TestersMultimeterISO TS 16949

Sales Executive

STEREN Mexico

Jan 2023 - Nov 2023Chihuahua, Mexico

Translating customer needs into suitable technical solutions to improve sales and customer satisfaction.

Improved repeat purchases by 8%. Developed strong customer interaction and technical consulting skills.

POS SystemsProduct CatalogsCRM BasicsTechnical Datasheets

Electronics Technician

Fahr Electronic Systems

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023Chihuahua, Mexico

Slow debugging caused prototype delivery delays and deployment issues.

Reduced debugging time by 25% through improved troubleshooting methodology.

OscilloscopeSoldering ToolsIoT Sensors

Skills

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAdaptabilityTeamworkCommunicationCoordinationClient SupportDocumentationAgile

Languages

Spanish (Native)English (C1)German (A2)

Field Integration & Testing

Hardware ValidationInterface ValidationField TestingWiring InspectionOscilloscopeMultimeterHarness TestersSiemens PLC Test Benches

Embedded Systems & Firmware

CMicroPythonFreeRTOSUARTSPII2CADCSleep ModesPCBSchematics

IoT & Connectivity

MQTTHTTP RESTAT CommandsCellular IoT

Software, Data & DevOps

ExcelPythonTensorFlowPyTorchpandasNumPyMATLABRNode.jsPostgreSQLDockerGitLinuxVS CodeCSSVivado

Education

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Certificate, Global Summer Institute (Big Data & AI)

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, USA

Aug 2020 - Dec 2024

B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (Minor in Intelligent Embedded Systems)

Chihuahua Institute of Technology

Chihuahua, Mexico

GPA: 90.83/100

Certifications

Project Management

  • PMI Project Management Foundations
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt

Data & Analytics

  • Power BI Essentials
  • Power BI Dataflows
  • Azure AI Essentials

Cloud & AI

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • Azure AI Essentials

Cybersecurity

  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701, in progress)

Software Development

  • Node.js
  • .NET MAUI Foundations

Languages

  • English (C1) - Duolingo 120/160

What Others Say

Rafael is a skilled and reliable professional who consistently showed dedication and teamwork during our time working together. I am confident he will be a valuable asset in any organization.

Get In Touch

Available for technical roles and collaborations