Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Electrical Engineering Solutions Since 1976
Since 1976, SA Engineering has been dedicated to transforming innovative concepts into functional electronic products. Our expertise spans prototype development, analog and digital circuit design, and PCB layout, supported by a state-of-the-art lab with extensive prototyping resources. With decades of combined experience, our team of registered engineers and technical specialists delivers end-to-end solutions from initial design through production. We maintain ISO 9001 compliance while serving diverse industries including telecommunications, medical devices, and consumer electronics.Our capabilities include microcontroller programming, quality assurance testing, and both domestic and international manufacturing coordination. Backed by 55 years of analog/digital design experience from our leadership team, we provide tailored engineering services supported by advanced test equipment valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Services
Prototype Development
Circuit Design
PCB Layout
Product Production
Microcontroller Programming
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- 55 years of combined analog/digital design experience from leadership team
- ISO 9001-certified quality management systems
- Advanced test equipment valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars
- End-to-end services from prototyping through production
- Proven track record with medical, telecom, and consumer electronics sectors
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Prototype Development
We develop functional prototypes using our extensive component inventory and advanced test equipment. Our process includes circuit validation, performance testing, and design refinement. Clients benefit from rapid iteration cycles and production-ready prototypes with comprehensive documentation.
Circuit Design
Our analog and digital circuit design services cover RF systems, power supplies, and embedded controllers. We specialize in custom solutions for medical devices, telemetry systems, and audio equipment. Designs incorporate production scalability and regulatory compliance from initial concept.
PCB Layout
We create optimized PCB layouts using Altium Designer software. Our process ensures signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability. Services include multi-layer board design, impedance control, and high-speed routing for complex electronic systems.
Product Production
We coordinate production runs in the U.S. and Asia with quality assurance oversight. Services include component sourcing, assembly line setup, and production testing. Clients receive fully documented manufacturing packages and ongoing technical support.
Microcontroller Programming
Our programming services cover firmware development for custom hardware interfaces. We implement control algorithms, communication protocols, and system diagnostics. Solutions integrate seamlessly with client-specific hardware requirements and production environments.
People
Lois Kolbet
President
Co-founder with 48 years of engineering management experience. Handles technical support, financial oversight, and ISO compliance. Specializes in schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
Dr. William Avery
Vice-President
Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with 55 years of analog/digital design experience. Holds PhD from University of Nevada, Reno. Provides technical leadership and specialized expertise in radio/antenna systems.
Sheri Avery
Executive Assistant
Manages quality control processes and production workflows. Oversees product testing, packaging, and shipping operations with 20+ years of engineering support experience.
Daniel Kolbet
Product Designer
Specializes in FPGA implementation and audio system design. Combines 42 years of speaker system expertise with advanced software debugging skills for custom electronics solutions.
Larry Gillespie
Consultant
39-year veteran with full-cycle PCB design experience. Expert in circuit layout optimization, prototype testing, and embedded software development for production environments.
Questions
What engineering services does SA Engineering offer?
We provide complete electrical engineering services including circuit design, PCB layout, prototype development, microcontroller programming, and production support.
How long has SA Engineering been in business?
Our engineering team has 55 years of combined experience. The company was incorporated in 1997 following earlier partnerships dating to 1976.
What industries do you serve?
We work with medical device manufacturers, telecommunications companies, consumer electronics firms, and industrial automation clients across multiple sectors.
Do you handle international production?
Yes, we coordinate manufacturing in both the U.S. and Asia with quality assurance oversight throughout the production process.
What test equipment do you have available?
Our lab contains over $500,000 worth of test equipment including network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes up to 500MHz bandwidth.
