Resume

1. TIM KLEPACZYK
Palatine, Illinois 60074
847-797-4248
tsklepaczyk@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/timklepaczyk
RF & microwave engineering expert with semiconductor, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and academic
experience. Design and validation of receivers, PLL synthesizers, and antenna modules. Application, sales,
and implementation of active RFID, switches, DSAs, and PLLs in cellular, broadband, defense, space, medical,
and other industries.
WORK EXPERIENCE
SELF-EMPLOYED, Palatine, IL 2016-present
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Tutor
Personal tutoring for college and high school clients
Prepare students for ACT & SAT tests achieving higher scores
Assist completion of homework improving class grades and comprehension
STANLEY HEALTHCARE, Palatine, IL 2014-2016
Supplier of active RFID systems for healthcare industry.
Solutions Engineer, Acute-Care Implementation
Installation and implementation of RFID devices and systems.
Installed wireless devices and server software integrating products with WiFi systems
Addressed technical issues trouble-shooting implementation problems
Integrated RFID system with wireless network installing transponder activators
Trained hospital staff enabling full utilization of the technologies
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, Deer Park, IL 2014
Automotive component supplier.
Senior Baseband Engineer, Infotainment & Connectivity Department
Development of LTE/CDMA vehicle cell phones.
Resolved sleep mode issues reducing “dark current” power consumption
Documented I/O compatibility reviewing interfaces to head unit
DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Downers Grove, IL 2009-2013
Education services provider.
Adjunct Professor, College of Engineering and Information Sciences
RF fundamental electronics instruction and lab management.
Facilitated on-line discussions reinforcing reading and homework assignments
Provided technical feedback grading student assignments and exams
Assisted students resolving test equipment problems
PEREGRINE SEMICONDUCTOR, Palatine, IL 2006-2008
Integrated circuit supplier of RF switches, DSAs, mixers, PLLs, and prescalers.
Field Application Engineer, Sales Department
Technical support and sales in GSM, broadband, infrastructure, defense, and other markets.
Generated product design wins enhancing company revenues
Addressed technical support questions resolving product problems
Relayed customer product needs providing inputs to Marketing for future development
Visited customers supporting sales representatives throughout eastern North America
Provided technical education training sales representatives and customers
Authored application notes communicating detailed technical information
Supervised Factory Applications providing supplemental product performance test data

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Tim Klepaczyk
tsklepaczyk@gmail.com
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI
Senior Design Engineer, Electrical / Electronic Systems Engineering Department
Resolved vehicle system noise issues improving reception
Defined requirements and managed supplier development improving TGW and R / 1000
Planned and implemented reception tests releasing on-glass antennas
Authored reception DVP and test procedures, standardized data collection, and refined system
requirements formalizing comprehensive reception test protocols
Developed PLL synthesizer IC reducing tuner cost $.20 and reducing part count 30%
Developed simulations on ADS producing yield and parametric analyses
Authored radio service manual documentation describing design of new tuner
TRW AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS, Farmington Hills, MI
Senior Design Engineer, Occupant Safety Systems Department
Designed switched antenna, low noise amplifiers and detectors improving system sensitivity
Utilized CAD software designing efficient PCB layouts
Prepared specification, DFMEA, schematic, BOM, CV test plan, and Requirements vs. Capabilities matrix
documenting design and development
Integrated receiver, transmitters, and LF initiators to test system yielding high data throughput rates and
outstanding performance
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE, Dearborn, MI
Senior Design Engineer, Advanced Engineering Department
Developed encrypted Garage Door Opener system providing secure data transmission
Developed antennas for detector and superregenerative receiver improving sensitivity
Developed superregenerative receiver simulation with circuit envelope simulator providing detailed
analysis of receiver performance
Demonstrated product prototypes communicating advanced concepts at trade shows
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Anaheim, CA
Product Design Engineer, RF Subsystems Department
Supervised assembly of hybrid circuits and RF modules validating multipliers, phase detector, video
processor, T / R switch, synthesizer, Costas loop demodulator, transmitter, and complete RF subsystem
Authored documentation describing test procedures for RF modules and subsystems
Designed attenuators, amplifiers, detectors, and filters developing products and STE
EDUCATION
MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
BS, Electrical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Advanced Design System Circuit Simulation Matlab Fundamentals
Antenna and Array Design for Wireless Communication Circuit Envelope Simulation
Fundamentals of RF Circuit Design Team-Oriented Problem Solving
PATENT
Wide Range AGC System with High IM Immunity Using Magnetic Resonance Technology
AWARD
TRW Chairman’s Award for Innovation
2018.03.01