Thomas Kolongowski
About Thomas Kolongowski
Thomas Kolongowski is a Senior Hardware Test Engineer at Impinj, where he has worked since 2017. He has developed software that significantly improved test processes and has experience in reverse-engineering RF test systems and collaborating with international teams.
Work at Impinj
Thomas Kolongowski has been employed at Impinj as a Senior Hardware Test Engineer since 2017. In this role, he has developed software that significantly increased throughput for major test processes. His responsibilities include designing, managing, debugging, and installing advanced silicon test equipment. He has collaborated with international teams to upgrade and manage new test processes, contributing to the full-stack design of new hardware and supporting software. His work also involved traveling to Thailand for the installation of these systems.
Previous Experience
Before joining Impinj, Thomas Kolongowski held several positions that contributed to his expertise in hardware testing and engineering. He worked as an Engineering Intern at Piasecki Aircraft Corporation in 2013, where he gained practical experience in the field. He also served as an Electrical Engineering R&D Coop at Emphysys, Inc. in 2016, and as a Research Assistant at CentraleSupélec in 2015. Additionally, he completed an internship at iRobot in 2014, further enhancing his skills in electrical engineering.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Kolongowski studied Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University from 2012 to 2017, where he earned his degree. His education provided a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career. His expertise includes the development of software for integrating serial commands for temperature control chambers and the redesign of RF test systems for new product investigations.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Thomas Kolongowski has made significant technical contributions. He reverse-engineered and rebuilt critical RF test systems, creating comprehensive operational and assembly documentation. He has also analyzed large sets of test data to debug and troubleshoot production errors and manufacturing processes. His work in redesigning next-generation RF test systems included conducting cost-benefit and capability analyses for high precision test equipment.