Erik Larson

Background

About Erik Larson

Experienced Systems Engineer and Director of Product Development Engineering with proven success and expertise in building and leading hardware, architecture/systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and software teams to develop, test, and deliver products. Strong technical and engineering leadership and team collaboration skills, with experience developing products from concept through commercialization. o Systems Engineering support and leadership. o Experience building and leading San Diego and Silicon Valley based engineering teams to develop and deliver next generation devices. Recruitment and management of comprehensive engineering teams of ~100 staff and managers working multiple programs. o Experience operating under tight budgets while enabling revenues to meet or exceed expectations o Promotion and utilization of 6-Sigma methodologies and tools o Experience forming aggressive schedules and driving consistent execution of engineering team deliverables o Significant experience with off-shore/international Product/team development and management o ODM/JDM product design o Utilization of Subcontract Manufacturers o Management of suppliers for components and sub-assemblies o Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with ability to engage in solving complex technical challenges with high level of technical aptitude o In-depth knowledge and experience with IC packaging, thermal and structural design, interconnect/connector design, assembly process development, leading teams through ISO audits o Specialties- Design/Manufacturing of Consumer Electronics - Physical design (mechanical and industrial design) of electronic products - Mobile Devices HW Architecture and Systems Engineering Leadership - Regulatory compliance (safety and EMC)- Product Development and Product Specification Process Refinements