Leo Zhao | Field Application Engineer

Leo(Wenzhuo) Zhao
M.S. Student in ECE @ University of Pittsburgh
Ex-Field Application Engineer (Consumer Electronics)

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I am a Master's student in ECE at the University of Pittsburgh with a strong background in embedded systems and technical support. With 2+ years of experience as a Field Application Engineer (FAE) in Shenzhen, I specialize in bridging the gap between R&D and client applications.

Professional Experience

Field Application Engineer
Techvision Intelligent Technology
March 2025 - December 2025 | Shenzhen, China

Acted as the primary technical liaison for Commercial AIoT solutions (POS, Industrial, Medical).

Defined system-level architectures and SoC selection, ensuring optimal hardware-software compatibility.
Implemented enterprise-grade MDM policies and Cloud Desktop solutions for device provisioning.
Managed technical support for Consumer Smart Terminals (AI PCs, AI Tablets) and drove complaint resolution.
Utilized C/C++/Python for debugging and executed containment plans for defective products.

Field Application Engineer
Koryo Electronics Shenzhen
July 2023 - September 2024 | Shenzhen, China

Provided technical support and business development for MCU and MOSFET product lines.

Redesigned control algorithms to reduce EM noise by 15% and developed thermal paths reducing temperature rise by 12°C.
Resolved critical production failures to secure a $1.5M project and won multi-million unit automotive orders.
Authored 8D and Failure Analysis reports, significantly reducing defect rates and delivery cycles.