Christopher Kim
About Christopher Kim
Christopher Kim is an Electronics Hardware Engineer specializing in infotainment systems. He has a background in electrical and computer engineering and has worked on various projects involving microphone boards, USB hub designs, and touch sensor technology.
Work at Karma Automotive
Christopher Kim has been employed at Karma Automotive as an Electronics Hardware Engineer specializing in Infotainment since 2019. His role involves the development and enhancement of various electronic components and systems. He has contributed to the creation of hands-free and active noise cancellation MEMS microphone boards with A2B interface. Additionally, he designed a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module featuring a PCB integrated F-Antenna. Kim also established rework instructions for A2B microphone boards, preventing inventory loss. His collaboration with the software team has addressed issues related to center console displays and engine control units from tier 1 suppliers.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Kim holds an Associate's degree in Applied Mathematics from Victor Valley College, which he completed from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2013 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in electronics hardware engineering, particularly in the infotainment sector.
Background
Before joining Karma Automotive, Christopher Kim worked at Greenlee in various engineering roles. He began as a Hardware Engineering Intern in 2016, where he gained practical experience for five months. He then progressed to R&D Electrical Engineer I from 2016 to 2018 and subsequently to R&D Electrical Engineer II from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure at Greenlee, he was involved in significant projects, including modifying USB 2.0 hub designs to meet Apple CarPlay certification specifications.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Christopher Kim has made notable contributions to electronics engineering. At Karma Automotive, he developed a mutual capacitance touch sensor bar equipped with RGB LEDs for backlighting and feedback. He also validated USB SuperSpeed data transfer for a USB-C hub using a Beagle Protocol Analyzer. His efforts in establishing an integrated schematic and PCB library have streamlined component selections, effectively reducing bill of materials (BOM) costs and enhancing overall efficiency.