Jacob Campbell
Denver
Summary
Results-driven Systems Engineer with expertise in Victron Energy system installations, off-grid power design, and electrical diagnostics. Proven ability to lead projects and provide exceptional customer support, ensuring scalable and efficient energy solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer / Systems Specialist
Vanlife Customs
Denver
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Promoted to lead engineering responsibilities for custom off-grid electrical, water, and HVAC systems in commercial and recreational vehicles. Specialized in Victron-based energy solutions integrating solar, battery storage, alternator/shore charging, and inverter systems.
- Designed and integrated complete off-grid power and water systems with wiring diagrams, BOMs, and CAD-developed enclosures for scalability.
- Performed full assembly and installation of systems with supporting documentation and training of technicians.
- Performed QC inspections, torque verification, and functional testing for onboard systems and communications before deployment.
- Provided full end user documentation to maintain systems and extended remote support capabilities.
- Researched and evaluated new chargers, inverters, and batteries; standardized service modules for repeatable adoption.
- Developed CAD layouts for enclosures and routing, coordinated CNC production including CAM programming, and assembled system enclosures.
- Led service department projects including generator-to-battery retrofits for commercial fleets (RAQC - Colorado Engine's Off Initiative); trained technicians on installation via documentation and live instruction.
- Created inventory tracking and check-in systems for high-value electrical components via scalable and reusable Airtable database structures.
- Provided direct customer support including diagnostics, remote troubleshooting, and in-person service.
Personal Goals Pursuits
Self-employeed
Denver
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) and Colorado Trail (480 miles) thru-hikes.
- Designed and built commissioned woodworking projects (butcherblock countertops, desks, stair railings, storage systems).
- Designed and built space-efficient car camping electrical system to support AC appliances powered by hot swappable tool battery packs.
Sales Development Engineer
National Instruments
Austin
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Identified and developed $1M+ opportunities across multiple industries, engaging internal technical teams to drive adoption.
- Built an automation tools suite that reduced manual reporting by 70%, adopted team-wide.
- Managed post-sales relationships and guided project development for customer success.
Technical Support Engineer
National Instruments
Austin
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported customers across cDAQ, cRIO, PXI, LabVIEW, and TestStand platforms.
- Escalated technical issues to R&D teams with risk assessments.
- Taught in-person, week-long LabVIEW Core 1 & 2 training for 20 engineers.
Process Engineer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Austin
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Maintained high-volume CVD process tools in a 24/7 semiconductor fab.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to manage wafer quality and production flow.
- Authored fleet trend and defect risk reports for engineering managers.
Mechanical Design Engineer
L-3 Communications (Integrated Systems)
Greenville
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Designed and supported mechanical/structural aircraft systems in NX Unigraphics.
- Produced detailed drawings, revisions, and lifecycle cost analyses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2015
Skills
- Victron Energy installation
- Off-grid power design
- Solar and alternator charging
- Lithium battery management
- Electrical diagnostics
- Fusion360 CAD/CAM design
- CNC/Laguna production experience
- LabVIEW programming
- Airtable tool development
- Technical sales support
- Customer relationship management
- Technical documentation creation
- Technician training programs
- Quality control inspections
- Practical troubleshooting experience
- Team training facilitation
- Systems integration experience
Timeline
Systems Engineer / Systems Specialist
Vanlife Customs
06.2023 - 08.2025
Personal Goals Pursuits
Self-employeed
04.2021 - 03.2023
Sales Development Engineer
National Instruments
06.2019 - 04.2021
Technical Support Engineer
National Instruments
06.2018 - 06.2019
Process Engineer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
06.2016 - 04.2018
Mechanical Design Engineer
L-3 Communications (Integrated Systems)
08.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At Austin
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