Walter Zuschlag

Walter Zuschlag has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Walter is currently the Manufacturing Test Manager at Intricon Corporation, where they manage the acoustical test division and is responsible for software development, test processes, and procedures for hearing aid devices. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer at the same company, where they led the test division, managed software designers and technicians, and led the effort to convert acoustic tester software.

Before joining Intricon Corporation, Walter worked at Seagate Technology as the Staff Product Assurance/Test Engineer and the Sr. Applications Engineer. In these roles, they developed and implemented test plans and algorithms for storage device designs, managed joint qualification testing for key customers, and supported Fortune 500 accounts by managing the customer's joint qualification process. Walter also worked closely with sales, marketing, engineering, and operations to drive product strategies and solve technical problems.

Prior to Seagate Technology, Walter was the Staff Test Development/Project Engineer at Maxtor, where they managed the analog parametric measurement program and coordinated the development of a universal HDAT fixture. Walter also developed tester automation using MicroChip microcontroller. Before that, they worked at Quantum as a Product FA Engineer, providing engineering support for the development of disk drive products and working with design engineering groups to resolve drive failures and issues.

Earlier in their career, Walter worked at Matec Instrument Companies, Inc. and Crystal Biotech (a division of Matec Instruments, Inc.) as a Design/Production Engineer. In these roles, they designed products for the Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing industry, prepared documentation for production and calibration, and redesigned medical instrumentation for cardiovascular research.

Overall, Walter Zuschlag has a diverse background in test engineering, product development, and customer support across multiple industries.

Walter Zuschlag holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Northeastern University, which they obtained sometime before 1988. In 2018, they pursued a Full Stack Web Development Certificate (Coding Boot Camp) at the University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies. Additionally, they received a Certified Professional Project Manager certification from the University of St. Thomas in 2018. Walter has also obtained various other certifications, including ISO9001:2015 - QMS Auditor in December 2016 and Brown Belt Training in November 2015.