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Brentwood, CA. 94513
San Fransisco Bay Area
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*********@*****.*** Frank Jacobson Jr.
SR. PCB Designer.
Objective:
To seek further challenges as a SR. PCB design engineer or related position where my diverse proven technical experience and skills can contribute to company productivity goals.
Summary:
Over Nineteen (19) years of work experience in designing of multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards.
Technical Expertise:
Professional knowledge of EDA/CAD tools, including:
• Guru / Master Mentor SD Tool set.
o Mentor Expedition PCB VB99-2007.9
o Mentor DXDesigner (Viewlogic) 2005-2007.9
o Mentor DC (VB99-2007.9)
o Mentor Library Manager (99-2007.9)
o Mentor CES (2005.1-2007.9)
• Orcad Capture/CIS 7.2-16.3
• Cadence Allegro 13.5-16.3
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio)
Experience of varying circuit types, including:
• Power Supply design, transformers. High Power, High Precision, Low Noise, High effective.
• RF Electronics, Communication including ATXs, GSM, Radio, TV, SAT-systems. UHF Amplifiers.
• Microcontrollers, AMD (Athelon), Intel DSP’s.
• Operational amplifiers, A/D and D/A converters, Video Processors, Power converters, Power regulators and another analog integrated circuits.
• Linear and Precisions Analog and Digital Filters.
• AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
• Switching Power Electronics, FET (JFET, MOSFET), Bi-Polar and IGBT, SCR.
• Automotive electronics, Audio – Video, Electronic Control Units, ODBII Diagnostics, Powering.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Independent Contract PCB Designer
June, 2009 – Current:
Self-Employed position.
• Responsible For PCB Design Using Mentor Expedition.
o Complete Physical PCB Design from Customers inputs; Schematic, Mechanical, Simulation models, Datasheets and White Papers. Create Footprint, Symbols and PDB libraries for Project.
o Place and route per Design Constraints and requirements. Fab / Assembly, Silk Doc Drawing Creation.
o DRC, DFM, DFA per Mentor Expedition.
• Variety Design types, Technologies and complexities.
SR PCB Designer
September, 2008 – June, 2009:
Alcatel - Lucent, Calabasas CA, USA: Telecom Manuf.
• Responsible For PCB Design Using Mentor Expedition.
o Complete Physical PCB Design from Customers inputs; Schematic, Mechanical, Simulation models, Datasheets and White Papers. Create Footprint, Symbols and PDB libraries for Project.
o Place and route per Design Constraints and requirements. Fab / Assembly, Silk Doc Drawing Creation.
o DRC, DFM, DFA per Mentor Expedition.
o Telecom- Backplanes, Line, Fabric, Storage and mgt, RF Base Station/Receivers, Fiber Optic.
OC12,OC192, OC768.
PCI 104, VME, CompactPCI, Vita46, GBIC, XAUI, Fiber.
SR PCB Designer
August, 2002– September, 2008:
Optimum Design, Pleasanton CA, USA: Service Bureau.
• Responsible For PCB Design Using Mentor Expedition. Service Bureau.
o Complete Physical PCB Design from Customers inputs; Schematic, Mechanical, Simulation models, Datasheets and White Papers. Create Footprint, Symbols and PDB libraries for Project.
o Place and route per Design Constraints and requirements. Fab / Assembly, Silk Doc Drawing Creation.
o DRC, DFM, DFA per Mentor Expedition and Valor Enterprise/Trilogy.
• Variety Design types,Technologies and complexities. From Many Customers.
o Consumer- Ultra-Dense, PC, GSM, Video Processing, Ethernet.
AMD and Intel Motherboards-Laptops and Desktops (FSB, SDRAM, DDR2, DDR3, USB, PCIe). Ethernet 10/100/1000.
o Telecom- Backplanes, Line, Fabric, Storage and management, RF Base Station/Receivers, Fiber Optic.
OC12,OC192, OC768.
PCI 104, VME, CompactPCI, Vita46, GBIC, XAUI, Fiber.
o Medical-Heart Monitors, Ultrasound, MRI.
o Defense-Satellite Encryption Processors, Base Station Flight controllers, Embedded PC’s.
o Test/Measurement-Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Signal Generators.
PCB Design Group Manager
November, 2001 – August, 2002
Allegro Networks, San Jose CA, USA: IPO, Internet Router Switching
• Responsible For PCB Design Using Mentor Expedition.
o Complete Physical PCB Design from Schematic, Simulation models, Datasheets and White Papers. Interface with Mechanical team to define Constraints, Integrate SolidWorks Model with PCB design tools.
o Manage/control Integrity PCB Library-Manage Librarians. Place and route per Design Constraints and requirements.
o Fab / Assembly Silk Doc Drawing Creation. DRC, DFM, DFA per Mentor Expedition.
• Network switching routers.
o OC12,OC192, OC768, Fabic Modules, Line Cards.
o CompactPCI, Backplanes.
• Managed three other PCB Designers.
SR PCB Designer
October, 2000 – September, 2001
Blaze Networks, Dublin CA, USA: IPO, Fiber Optics.
• Responsible For PCB Design Using Mentor Expedition.
o Complete Physical PCB Design including Schematic, Simulation models, Datasheets and White Papers. Interface with ME’s to define Mechanical Constraints, Integrate ProE Models with PCB Design Tools.
o Create Footprint, Symbols and PDB libraries for Project. Place and route per Design Constraints and requirements.
o Fab / Assembly, Silk Doc Drawing Creation.DRC, DFM, DFA per Mentor Expedition.
• Fiber Optic. GBIC, XAUI, Fiber modules.
o OC12,OC192, OC768.
o Rigid Flex, Exotic Substrates.
• Mentored 2 other PCB Designers.
SR PCB Designer
September, 1998 – October, 2000
Optimum Design, Dublin CA, USA: Service Bureau, Veribest reseller.
• Instructor-Veribest Expedition Tool (VB2000), Classroom Instructor (3-8 Students/Session).
• PCB Design Using Mentor Expedition.
o Complete Physical PCB Design from Customers inputs; Schematic, Mechanical, Simulation models, Datasheets and White Papers.
o Create Footprint, Symbols and PDB libraries for Project. Place and route per Design Constraints and requirements.
o Fab / Assembly Silk, Doc Drawing Creation. DRC, DFM, DFA per Mentor Expedition and Valor Enterprise/Trilogy.
• Variety Design types, Technologies and complexities. From Many Customers.
o Consumer- Ultra-Dense, PC, GSM, Video Processing, Ethernet.
AMD and Intel Motherboards-Laptops and Desktops (FSB, SDRAM, DDR, USB, PCIe).
Ethernet 10/100/1000.
Cellular-RF.
o Telecom- Backplanes, Line, Fabric, Storage and management, RF Base Station/Recievers, Fiber Optic.
OC12,OC192, OC768
PCI 104, VME, Compact PCI, GBIC, XAUI, Fiber.
o Medical-Heart Monitors, Ultrasound, MRI.
o Defense-Satellite Encryption Processors, Base Station Flight controllers, Embedded PC’s.
o Test/Measurement-Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Signal Generators.
Associate Engineer, PCB Designer
February, 1992 – September, 1998
Runco International, Hayward CA, USA: Video Home Theater. Consumer / Commercial.
• Responsible for full life cycle new product development including:
o Schematic Entry, Orcad Capture.
o Design Multilayer PCB’s Using Allegro.
o Interface/seat with sales and mechanical group, drive constraints.
o Parts And Material Selection and procurement.
o Budget and Schedule with Sales/Management. Coordinate, evaluate and select manufacturing vendors.
o Build Test, Troubleshooting and resolving varied technical problems.
• Manage Lab and oversee three Engineers while scheduling concurrent design progression.
• Procure / approve Lab equipment purchases/supplies.
Junior Assembly Line Tech
July, 1991 – February, 1992
Apple Computer, Fremont CA, USA:
• Assist Assembly line engineers with test Strategies.
• Automated assembly Machine Programming-High Volume Yield analysis.
• Solder/Rework w/failure yield analysis.
• Refine and teach assembly process and methodologies.
• Component Research.
• Doc Control, SAP.
EDUCATION
A.S. Engineering, Electronics, Ohlone Community College, 1993.
HS Diploma, Irvington High, 1991.
VOCATION
PCB High Speed Extension Course, UC Berkley, 2000
IPC Certification, 2001
EMI-RFI Design Seminar, 2001
Howard Johnson Seminars, 2001
REFERENCES
Available upon Request