Leif Summerfield
About Leif Summerfield
Leif Summerfield is a Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in system design and mixed-signal circuit design, currently working at Elemental Scientific. He also teaches Aikido as a 2nd degree black belt and has a personal project focused on converting a LandCruiser into an electric vehicle.
Work at Elemental Scientific
Leif Summerfield has been employed at Elemental Scientific as a Senior Electrical Engineer since 2017. In this role, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and support systems specifically designed for analytical chemists. His work focuses on high-level system design and low-level mixed-signal circuit design, particularly in the area of laser systems for solid sampling in inductively coupled mass spectrometry applications.
Previous Experience in Electrical Engineering
Before joining Elemental Scientific, Leif Summerfield worked at ESI as an Electrical Engineer from 2003 to 2017. His tenure at ESI lasted 14 years, during which he gained extensive experience in electrical engineering. Prior to that, he was employed at New Wave Research from 1999 to 2007 for 8 years, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Leif Summerfield studied at Montana State University-Bozeman, where he focused on Embedded Controls and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. His education spanned from 1998 to 2003. He possesses specialized knowledge in both high-level system design and low-level mixed-signal circuit design, enhancing his capabilities in the engineering domain.
Aikido Instructor
In addition to his engineering career, Leif Summerfield is a 2nd degree black belt in Aikido and regularly teaches the martial art. His commitment to Aikido reflects his dedication to discipline and personal development, which complements his professional pursuits.
Personal Projects and Interests
Leif Summerfield is passionate about converting a LandCruiser into an electric commuter vehicle. This project showcases his interest in sustainable technology and his engineering skills outside of his professional work.