Christopher (Chris) Dix
About Christopher (Chris) Dix
Christopher Dix is a Staff Application Engineer with extensive experience in designing complex electronic systems. He has worked at Ultimate Staffing since 2017 and previously held a managerial position at Lattice Semiconductor for 14 years, contributing significantly to sustainable product sales.
Work at Ultimate Staffing
Christopher Dix has been employed at Ultimate Staffing as a Staff Application Engineer since 2017. In this role, he focuses on debugging complex systems and effectively resolving issues for both customers and team members. His experience in this position builds upon his extensive background in engineering, allowing him to contribute significantly to the organization.
Previous Experience at Lattice Semiconductor
Before joining Ultimate Staffing, Christopher Dix worked at Lattice Semiconductor for 14 years, from 2001 to 2015. He served as a Mixed Signal Applications Engineer Manager in Hillsboro, Oregon. During his tenure, he architected complex systems and developed sales materials, software, and firmware for advanced electronic devices. His contributions to the company included overseeing the design and implementation of various projects.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Dix earned both his Bachelor's and Master of Science degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in several areas, including DC/DC and power circuit design, FPGA, Verilog, and control systems for servo and stepper motors. He also possesses programming skills in languages such as C++, C, and Assembly, along with experience in embedded programming.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Christopher Dix has extensive experience in designing analog, power, digital, high-speed SERDES, and printed circuit boards. He has completed over 50 printed circuit board designs and has contributed to over $100 million in sustainable product sales as a silicon hardware application engineer. His technical skills also include proficiency in IBIS and SPICE modeling and simulation, as well as analog and digital circuit design.
Training and Global Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Christopher Dix has trained field application engineers and customers globally. He has showcased his expertise in presenting and training, which has enhanced the capabilities of teams and clients alike. His ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively has been a valuable asset in his career.