Hardware Podcasts

Emma McFadden | Soldering Pro Tips, & How CPAP Machines Work

Being an Engineer · 26 May 2023 · 30m · Episode 20

What this episode covers

Emma McFadden, a senior engineering technician at Philips in their Sleep Therapy new product development group, discusses the critical need for engineers and technicians to work 'elbow to elbow' to overcome communication barriers exacerbated by remote work. She shares specific technical pro tips for soldering complex processors and troubleshooting shorts using the Seebeck effect, while also explaining the mechanics of CPAP and BiPAP devices used to treat sleep apnea. McFadden highlights challenges in vendor component testing, specifically back EMF voltage spikes in power supplies, and emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and emotional intelligence in cross-functional teams.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Philips, RadioShack, Team Pipeline
Products
CPAP, BiPAP

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