Ralph Smith

Ralph E Smith is a detail-oriented Engineer with over 15 years of experience in electronic testing, ranging from system-level to component-level assessments. He prides himself on delivering excellent customer service and excels in diverse work environments. His specialties include Test Engineering, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, False Failures Detection, and Reduction.

Ralph is proficient in various areas such as programming, operating systems like Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Linux, and possesses comprehensive circuitry knowledge including Analog, Digital, Microprocessor, RF, and Power systems. He also has expertise in Project and Schedule Management, Report Generation and Presentation, Test Time Reduction, Process Improvement methodologies like Six Sigma and lean manufacturing, as well as Documentation Generation and Organization. Ralph's skills extend to understanding and analyzing schematics, assembly drawings, and CAD files.

His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University, an Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Technology from Columbus State Community College, and studies towards a Texas Teaching Certification in Secondary Education - Physical Science grades 8-12 at Texas State University-San Marcos.

Throughout his career, Ralph has held various roles such as Customer Support at his current employer, Consultant at his own business focusing on Electronic Systems Design, Graduate Student at Texas State University, Enumerator at the United States Census Bureau, and Test Development Engineer at companies like Celestica and Lucent Technologies.