Supported development of PCB hardware for validation of silicon photonics–based I/O solutions, including optical chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources.

• Designed and laid out multilayer PCB hardware for chip and system validation, supporting bring-up and testing of photonics-based I/O infrastructure.

• Established PCB library workflow, created component footprints, and maintained library revision documentation to support traceable hardware development.

Provided hands-on technical leadership for complex PCB layout efforts, establishing layout standards, design practices, and review processes to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across production designs.

• Defined PCB stackups with controlled impedance modeling, grounding, and power distribution considerations in collaboration with engineers and fabrication vendors.

• Oversaw release documentation for rigid, flex, and HDI designs, including fabrication and assembly outputs.

• Designed and maintained Altium libraries aligned with Arena, improving BOM accuracy, part reuse, and procurement and manufacturing coordination.

• Migrated Altium Concord Pro to A365, unifying tool usage and enabling global collaboration.

• Developed layout templates and lightweight JIRA workflows to streamline PCB design intake and documentation.

Designed high-speed, high-reliability PCBAs for precision positioning systems and optics-based platforms.

• Developed stackups and routing strategies for impedance-controlled differential pairs across HDI and rigid-flex designs.

• Delivered release packages with fabrication and assembly drawings and BOMs to support production builds.

• Migrated component data from OrCAD CIS to Altium, ensuring continuity of sourcing and Arena part data.

• Cut prototype lead time from 16 weeks to 3 weeks through early sourcing coordination and vendor engagement.

Designed PCBAs for electro-hydraulic control systems with integrated GPS and positioning technologies.

• Introduced first flex assembly for GX-60 display, replacing cabling to improve manufacturability and reduce complexity.

• Integrated SolidWorks 3D models into ECAD libraries to improve electro-mechanical fit and consistency.

• Integrated assembly drawings into PADS workflow, reducing manual effort and errors.

• Led multiple concurrent PCB projects from concept through production release.

Designed printed circuit boards for semiconductor wafer laser processing and metrology systems.

• Developed analog and mixed-signal PCB layouts optimized for low-noise performance.

• Authored an internal design reference guide adopted across the engineering team.