Erik Schmig
About Erik Schmig
Erik Schmig is a Telecommunications Group Supervisor at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in electronics and telecommunications, having held various technical roles in both the private and public sectors.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Erik Schmig has served as the Telecommunications Group Supervisor at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2011. In this role, he is responsible for the advanced electronic design and maintenance of the Lawrence Livermore Television Network (LLTN) RF and CATV System. His responsibilities include conducting daily meetings, providing technician training, and ensuring compliance with facility security, safety, and access requirements. Schmig also offers technical expertise in support of security systems and various video and radio applications for laboratory programs. He collaborates with external government agencies to support the LLNL Trunked Radio and Life Safety Systems.
Education and Expertise
Erik Schmig has a strong educational background in electronics and management. He studied at San Joaquin Delta College, where he earned Associate's degrees in Business Administration and Management, and Computer Science. He also completed the Systems Repair Technician Course at the United States Air Force, along with the Electronic Principles Technical School. His education in electronics began at Lane Community College and continued at Oregon State University. This diverse educational foundation supports his technical and managerial expertise in telecommunications and electronic systems.
Background in Telecommunications and Electronics
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Erik Schmig gained extensive experience in telecommunications and electronics. He worked as a Sr. Electronic Technologist at LLNL from 2001 to 2011. His earlier roles included positions at Honeywell Aerospace as an Electronic Engineering Technician and at Sandia National Laboratories as a Laser/Electro-Optics Technician. Additionally, he served in the United States Air Force as a Systems Repair Technician from 1993 to 1997. This background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of electronic systems and telecommunications.
Leadership and Committee Involvement
Erik Schmig is actively involved in leadership roles and committees within his organization. He is a member of the Engineering Emerging Leaders Program and serves as the Chair of the Engineering Safety Steering Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Fall Protection Site Action Group, where he is responsible for the Work Center Fall Protection Program. His leadership roles emphasize his commitment to safety and professional development within the engineering community at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Previous Work Experience
Erik Schmig has a diverse work history prior to his current role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He worked at Johnson Controls as an Industrial Electronics/Controls Technician for 11 months and at Sandia National Laboratories as a Laser/Electro-Optics Technician for 7 months. His tenure at the United States Air Force lasted four years, where he served as a Systems Repair Technician. Additionally, he was employed at Honeywell Aerospace as an Electronic Engineering Technician for two years. This varied experience has contributed to his expertise in telecommunications and electronics.