Jose Roldan
About Jose Roldan
Jose Roldan is a Principal Electronic Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in electronic and hardware technology.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Jose Roldan currently serves as a Principal Electronic Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His role involves working on advanced electronic systems, leveraging his extensive experience in digital and analog theory, as well as schematic and diagram interpretation. With his skill set in using advanced electronic test measurement equipment, he contributes to the laboratory's innovative research and development initiatives.
Previous Experience at Samsung Electronics
In 2020, Jose Roldan worked as a Senior Hardware Technician at Samsung Electronics for three months. During his tenure, he was involved in hardware troubleshooting and quality assurance processes, utilizing his expertise in fault isolation troubleshooting at both component and system levels. His brief stint at Samsung added valuable experience to his extensive career in electronics.
Long-term Employment at National Instruments
From 2002 to 2020, Jose Roldan was employed as a Senior Research and Development Technician at National Instruments in Austin, Texas. Over his 18-year tenure, he worked on various R&D projects, contributing significantly to the development of electronic test measurement equipment. His role required proficiency in using tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
Early Career in Electronics
Jose Roldan began his career in electronics as an RF Service Repair Technician at Texas Nuclear Technologies from 1994 to 1997. He then worked as an RF Technician at Siemens for three years before moving on to roles at Xetel Corporation, Sanmina, and eventually National Instruments. Each position helped refine his skills and build a strong foundation in both digital and analog electronics.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jose Roldan studied at Western Technical College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology. He completed high school at Ysleta High School. In addition to his formal education, he holds certifications in IPC-A-610 standards, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Network+. These certifications validate his expertise in electronic assemblies and IT network management.