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Overview
Work History
Education
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CHARLES A. BIRD

WALKERSVILLE

Summary

Senior Specialist at Hughes Network Systems with strong expertise in PCB design and CAD library processes. Demonstrated ability to enhance design accuracy and implement quality assurance measures. Proficient in Mentor Graphics and effective in team collaboration, consistently achieving successful project outcomes. Detail-oriented and adaptable, focused on delivering exceptional results in dynamic environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Specialist – ECAD

Hughes Network Systems
03.2019 - Current
  • Work in a team to create intermediate complexity PCB Design, placement and routing of high-speed digital, differential pair, RF signals, and layout of power supply circuitry for telecommunication and test PCB’s.
  • Support PCB layout and documentation processes both front end and backend through engineering changes and updates.
  • Develop documentation and maintain high quality Library design data for use in CAD Engineering. Such as footprints and logic symbols.
  • Develop templates and maintain high quality database for Downstream’s Blueprint tool for ECAD.
  • Develop, documentation and maintain quality Library design data for use in CAD Engineering. Including support, problem resolution and training.
  • Maintain files, databases and applications and participate in investigations/evaluations of new software applications and hardware.
  • Develop and Maintain Component Part processes and methodologies.
  • Inspect and verify that all models, drawings, and documents are accurate and meet company and engineering standards, and that components are and are ready for release.
  • Additional projects or teams which enhance group productivity, reporting, integration and communication.

PCB Designer

American Computer Development, Inc.
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Design mildly complex printed circuit boards for various customers as well as supporting existing designs.
  • Support PCB layout and post processing documentation using Downstream Blueprint tool.
  • Provide support to Data Preparation by checking new components created, and adding any technical knowledge that is useful. Familiar with Mentor PADS, Altium, and Cadence Toolsets.

Designer-2

Hughes Network Systems
09.2017 - 09.2017
  • Develop, document and maintain high quality Library design data for use in CAD Engineering. Such as footprints and logic symbols.
  • Work in a team to develop, document and maintain quality Library design data for use in CAD Engineering. Including support, problem resolution and training.
  • Maintain files, databases and applications and participate in investigations/evaluations of new software applications and hardware.
  • Develop and Maintain Component Part processes and methodologies.
  • Inspect and verify that all models, drawings, and documents are accurate and meet company and engineering standards, and are ready for release.
  • Additional projects or teams which enhance group productivity, reporting, integration and communication.
  • Design small printed circuit boards for new products as well as supporting existing product lines.
  • Support PCB layout and documentation processes both front end and backend.

Jr. Technician-Sr. Technician

Hughes Network Systems
04.2006 - 05.2006
  • Test and troubleshoot various electronic equipment such as Mobile and Digital Cellular Communication equipment, VSAT, and Direct Broadcast and Broadband Satellite equipment in a Research and Development, and Production environment.
  • Design, Test/Debug Test fixtures for both System and Module equipment for product lines.
  • Support the Engineering group in bringing a product to the production phase and beyond. R&D parts, Prototyping. Design of Test Fixtures, Debugging and developing tests.
  • Perform Design Verification Test’s, Creating and interpreting Specifications, Procedures, and other documentation.
  • In charge of Sustaining Engineering for commercial product line which consisted of tracking equipment through the repair process. Lab manager for tracking of capital equipment assets for ISO 9000 specifications.
  • Skilled use of Mentor graphics software for creating schematics, build of materials database, and layout of PCB designs.

Associate Engineer

Patton
12.1997 - 08.1998
  • Software Engineering: Create and Test Remote Access Server (2800) equipment. Use PPP, TCP/IP, Modem, Frame Relay, ISDN, SNMP Protocols. Use ABACUS Simulator, Avalanche software and machine FTP, Radius Servers. LAN Management. (Hub, Setting up Static and radius, Text, Rlogin, telnet.(Procedure)
  • PC Configuration: WIN3.1, WIN3.1 workgroup, WIN95, WIN NT (Workstation and Server), Linux redhat 5.0, free BSD linux.
  • Concurrent Engineering: Test New and Legacy Products. (Hardware) Temp and power meas mostly. Modems: V.34, ISDN, Multilink

Education

Associate in Specialized Technology - Electronics

PENN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
04.1988

Skills

  • CAD library processes
  • Cadence and Allegro tools
  • Mentor Graphics and PADS
  • PCB design expertise
  • Blueprint tool utilization
  • Windows and UNIX/Linux proficiency
  • Basic UNIX/Linux commands
  • Office 365 applications
  • Red Hat Linux experience
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • IPC standards knowledge
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Mechanical design principles
  • Spatial relationship analysis
  • Customer interface management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Internet research skills
  • Manufacturer part number systems
  • Data sheet interpretation
  • Footprint and logic symbol requirements
  • Self-motivation and initiative
  • Quality assurance focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • PCB design

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Home Computing, Building PC's.
  • Weight Training

References

FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Sr Specialist – ECAD

Hughes Network Systems
03.2019 - Current

PCB Designer

American Computer Development, Inc.
09.2017 - 03.2019

Designer-2

Hughes Network Systems
09.2017 - 09.2017

Jr. Technician-Sr. Technician

Hughes Network Systems
04.2006 - 05.2006

Associate Engineer

Patton
12.1997 - 08.1998

Associate in Specialized Technology - Electronics

PENN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

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