Sr. PCB Designer (Layout - Altium Designer)

Russell Boquette

********@*****.*** • 989-***-****

LinkedIn • Jackson, MI

Senior PCB Layout Designer (CID)

Experienced and knowledgeable PCB Layout expert, adept at ensuring error-free schematics and PCB artwork, enhancing testability and manufacturability of designs. Collaborative and supportive team player, passionate about working alongside design engineers to transform ideas into tangible, quality products. Proficient in leveraging extensive experience and understanding of physical package types and processes to streamline design processes and minimize revisions. Versatile and skilled professional with expertise ranging from single-sided PCBs to intricate multilayered mixed technology designs, ensuring adaptability to various project requirements.

Areas of Expertise

Printed Circuit Board Design

Schematic Capture

Design for Testability (DFT)

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

IPC-2221

Net List

Printed Wiring Board Design

Analog Design Layout

High-Speed Surface Mount Layout

High Reliability

Flex ! Rigid-Flex

Altium

Digital Design Layout

PCB

Digital Design Layout

Cross-Functional Collaboration

High Density

Thru Hole

Medical

Schematic/PCB Librarian

Technical Proficiencies

Tools (Hardware):

PC

Technologies (Software/Languages):

Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, some Mentor Graphics, SolidWorks training

Industry Concepts:

DFT (Design for Test), DFM (Design for Manufacturability) FDA’s cGMA (current good manufacturing Practice) and MDR (medical device reporting)

Career Experience

Terumo Cardiovascular systems, Ann Arbor, MI Sep 2010 – Jan 2024

Senior PCB Layout Designer

Led development and implementation of strategies to enhance design and layout of printed circuit boards. Collaborated closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and other cross-functional teams to analyze design requirements and ensure alignment with quality system, 21 CFR Part 820, 13485 and project goals.

Independently laid out medical printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer, ensuring precision and accuracy in accordance with project requirements.

Entered schematic designs into Altium Designer, collaborating effectively with R&D, Product Development, and Manufacturing engineers to align with design specifications.

Developed comprehensive schematic component libraries and PCB footprint libraries, optimizing design efficiency and standardization across projects.

Provided expert support and training to site-wide Altium Designer users, enhancing team capabilities and promoting best practices in PCB layout and design.

PESA Switching Systems, Inc., Inc., Huntsville, AL Jun 2008 – Jan 2010

Senior Printed Circuit Board Designer

Worked closely with Electrical and Mechanical engineers to improve design and manufacturing processes of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Played key role providing guidance on design tools and techniques, and promoting continuous learning and professional development.

Designed, using Cadence Allegro, wideband routing switchers, live news switchers, point-to-point links, and compact single-chassis interface processors, integrating High speed HD/SD video keyer.

Implemented Electrical Constraints Spreadsheet to monitor Differential Pairs and Matched signal lengths, including DDR2 shared address bus routing.

Contributed to development of Digital Distribution Amplifiers, Digital Video Distribution Amplifiers, and Analog Distribution Amplifiers, incorporating upgrades to switching power supplies, input/output amplifiers.

ECAD Designer III, Jabil Circuit, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI Mar 1999 – Sep 2007

Professional references and additional employment history available upon request

Military Service

Ground Radio Technician, USAF, Homestead, FL

Served in the United States Air Force and received an Honorable Discharge. Demonstrated exemplary service and commitment during tenure in Air Force.

Education & Certifications

Courses in science and engineering

Saginaw Valley State University

IPC Certified (CID)

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