1. Austin Cousineau • Electrical Engineering • University of Waterloo
Austin CousineauElectrical Engineer • University of Waterloo • www.linkedin.com/in/austincousineau
1275 Carlton Avenue • Menlo Park, CA • CELL (650) 862-5711 • E-MAIL a.j.cousineau@gmail.com
SKILLS Hardware Design: Design of analog, digital and power circuits, detailed schematic
and PCB design, DFM, circuit simulation, signal integrity (Eye diagrams & BERT)
Laboratory: Expert soldering skills, EMC & ESD testing, oscilloscopes, network
analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers
Software: Allegro, Altium, ADS, LTspice, Visio, Autodesk Inventor, Linux
Languages Exposed To: C, C++, C#, Verilog, MATLAB, & Python
Professional: Detail-oriented, passion for learning, excellent work ethic, adaptability,
time management and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Applied Science – Honours Electrical Engineering (Co-op)
University of Waterloo – Waterloo, Ontario – September 2011 – June 2016
Relevant Courses
Electronic Devices, RF Integrated Devices and Circuits, Integrated Digital Electronics, RF and
Microwave Circuits, Electronic and Electrical Properties of Materials, Embedded
Microprocessor Systems, Operating Systems and Systems Programming
EXPERIENCE Facebook, Inc. — Storage Hardware Engineer
Menlo Park, CA, August 2016 – Present
 Driving the definition and design of next generation storage appliances
 Working closely with JDMs and vendors to create prototype hardware
Facebook, Inc. — Storage Systems Engineering Co-op
Menlo Park, CA, September 2015 – December 2015
 Driving the definition and design of next generation storage appliances
 Working closely with JDMs and vendors to create prototype hardware
Apple, Inc. — iPhone Hardware Systems Integration Co-op
Cupertino, CA, January 2015 – April 2015
 Supported testing and debugging for numerous hardware iPhone projects
 Characterized performance of high speed data communication interfaces
 Performed failure analysis for a variety of hardware issues
 Executed in-depth analysis of audio sub-system behavior
 Evaluated efficiency of system power management unit over wide operating range
 Created detailed documentation for use of prototype hardware
Facebook, Inc. — Storage Systems Engineering Co-op
Menlo Park, CA, May 2014 – August 2014
 Designing architecture and concepts for future storage & connectivity systems
 Design review of ODM schematics, PCBs and system architecture
 Signal integrity testing of 6 Gb/s SAS pathways
 Tested and gave design feedback on vendor power distribution systems

2. Austin Cousineau • Electrical Engineering • University of Waterloo
Thalmic Labs Inc. — Electrical Engineering Co-op & Contractor
Kitchener, ON, September 2013 – April 2014
 Devised and tested novel ways to improve the sensitivity of the EMG sensors
 Optimized designs for manufacturability and test coverage
 Directed efforts for EMC and ESD qualification and testing & design
 Solved issues concerning sensor oscillations, noise and performance
 Designed programming adapter & current measurement PCB
Christie Digital Systems — Electrical Engineering Co-op
Kitchener, ON, May – August 2012 & January - May 2013
 Performed extensive rework, assembly and testing efforts on complex PCBs, while
developing detailed test plans, documentation and automated tests/scripts
 Discovered, troubleshot and solved numerous design issues related to high
frequency signal paths (up to 6.25 GHz), ground loops, ground connection issues,
shorted nets, intermittent programming, EMC emissions, vibration testing,
thermal issues as well as general board bring-up and performance issues
 Assisted in final EMC and UL testing qualification, fixing faults when found
 Performed extensive signal integrity tests in a thermal chamber using ChipScope
 Designed PCBs to help facilitate tests, as well as modifications before board spins
PROJECTS Capstone Project – A Distributed Agricultural Monitoring Network
Responsible for the architectural definition, electronic design, mechanical design
and construction of highly integrated sensors for use in part of an intelligent agricultural
automation system. This project is a demonstration of the integral engineering skills
gained throughout my undergraduate degree. The sensors integrate soil moisture, soil
temperature, air humidity data collection and a solar panel, along with a long range
radio to relay data back to a central base station. The sensors are designed to be highly
integrated and power efficient to enable low cost at scale, and enable long periods of
operation with non-ideal power collection.
SELECTED 1st Place Infusion Cup for Best Overall Project – ECE Capstone Symposium – March 2016
AWARDS 1st Place Innovative Design – Canadian Engineering Competition – March 2016
W. R. Petri Engineering Design Award for Technical Excellence – March 2016
Outstanding Environmental Awareness Award – March 2016
1st Place Innovative Design – Ontario Engineering Competition – January 2016
Siemens Canada Academic Achievement Award – September 2013
President's Scholarship of Distinction (95% +) – August 2011
INTERESTS I am very interested in developing skills in electronic design, particularly in the analog,
RF and R&D fields. I am an electronics hobbyist; I love to tinker, take things apart for
repair and to learn, as well as for parts to build things with in my spare time. I am an
outdoors enthusiast and I enjoy hiking, skiing, biking, camping and swimming.