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domainadvanced
PCB Design
2+ years experience
1 projects
Confidence: 7/10
Proficiency Leveladvanced
Skill Evolution
Jan 2014
First Exposure
Learned PCB design fundamentals while developing custom electronics for the ROV competition project
Jun 2014
Professional Use
Designed and manufactured custom circuit boards for underwater robot electronics at ROV competition
Jun 2015
Breakthrough
Successfully designed and manufactured production-ready PCBs for challenging underwater environment
✨ Created custom electronic systems that operated reliably in harsh underwater conditions, demonstrating mastery of design for extreme environments
Technical Depth
Core Concepts
- • Schematic capture - Creating the logical diagram of electronic circuits showing how components connect, which serves as the blueprint for the physical board
- • Board layout - Arranging components and routing electrical traces on the physical circuit board while optimizing for signal integrity and manufacturability
- • Component selection - Choosing electronic parts based on electrical specifications, physical size, availability, and cost for the intended application
- • Design Rule Checking (DRC) - Automated validation that ensures the PCB design meets manufacturing requirements and electrical safety standards
Advanced Topics
- • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) ensuring boards can be reliably produced
- • Component placement optimization for signal integrity
- • Multi-layer board design for complex circuits
- • Environmental considerations for underwater and harsh condition operation
Tools & Ecosystem
PCB design software for schematic and layoutComponent libraries and footprint managementDesign rule checking toolsGerber file generation for manufacturingPrototype testing and validation equipment
Evidence & Achievements
Key Achievements
- ✓Designed custom PCBs for underwater robot that operated reliably in challenging marine environment
- ✓Completed full design-to-manufacturing cycle for competition-grade electronics
- ✓Integrated multiple subsystems on custom circuit boards for complex robotic application
Metrics
- 📊 Custom PCBs designed and manufactured for ROV competition
- 📊 Electronics operated successfully in underwater environment
- 📊 Full design cycle completed from schematic to production
Projects Using This Skill
Interview Talking Points
- 💬Hands-on experience with complete PCB development lifecycle from schematic capture through manufacturing and testing
- 💬Designed electronics for challenging underwater environment, requiring careful consideration of environmental factors and reliability
- 💬Foundation in electronic design that supports broader hardware development and IoT capabilities