Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Ray Gonzales

San Jose,CA

Summary

Focused and resourceful PCB Layout designer with years of experience in providing solutions to various types of PCB layouts. Organized and Maintained PCB Libraries, PCB Documentation including, Assembly drawings, Fabrication Drawings, Parts lists, and Gerber file creation. Successfully assisted contract manufacturers and board fabricators with design related issues. Ability to work well independently or as part of a team.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Teledyne Microwave Solutions
07.2017 - Current
  • Work on Schematics, PCB layouts, footprints, schematic symbols & PCB Documentation in Altium and PADS-PCB for legacy designs.
  • Work on Digital, RF, P.S., BIB Layouts. Digital Layouts included BGAs, LGAs, differential pairs, matched lengths, CLK signals. Designed layouts with dual sided RF. Knowledge of IPC Class 3 and Class 2.
  • Layouts included dual sided component placement, back drilling, blind and buried vias. Up to 10 layers.
  • Worked with outside consultants on overflow PCB Layouts.

Sr PCB Layout Designer

L3 Communications
03.2004 - 07.2017
  • Schematic Capture & PCB layouts for TWT Hi voltage assemblies, digital designs, flex and flex rigid bds.
  • Maintained and organized all PCB Documentation and CAD libraries.
  • Understanding of creepage and clearance issues with High Voltage layouts. Used slotting and potting.
  • Managed PCB Design contractors for overflow work. I was the only inhouse PCB layout designer.

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Bechtel Nevada
04.2003 - 03.2004
  • Captured Schematics. Designed PCB layouts for Hi Speed X-ray Camera.
  • Maintained PCB CAD libraries and PCB Documentation. Used OrCAD schematic capture and layout.

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Logitech
12.2002 - 03.2003
  • Updated Analog and Digital PCB layouts for Digital Camera and Webcam products.

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Netro Corporation
07.1997 - 11.2002
  • Designed RF and Digital Multi-layer PCB layouts for Wireless Broadband Equipment.
  • Worked with Impedance Controlled, Differential pair and matched length boards.
  • Used Micro strip and strip line techniques. ICT preparation.

Sr. PCB Layout Designer, Documentation/Drafting Supervisor

Vitacom
11.1989 - 07.1997

· Designed Digital, and RF PCB layouts for 4-14GHz Transceiver Radios.

· Documented Electro/Mechanical top assembly, sub-assembly, and detail parts.

· Tools used: PADS PCB, PADS Logic, Protel Schematic, OrCAD Schematic, and AutoCAD.

Education

Certificate of Completion -

Altium Schematic Capture and PCB Design Coarse
01.2018

IPC Designer Certification (CID) -

IPC Certificate Training And Certification
San Jose, CA
01.2015

Certificate of Completion - undefined

Advanced and Intro to Expedition PCB and Design Capture
San Jose, CA
01.2003

Certificate of Completion - undefined

Printed Circuit Design
01.1989

Certificate of Completion - undefined

California Academy of drafting
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Experience with multi-layer Digital, RF, High Voltage and Analog PCB design layouts
  • Designed PCB Layouts with Hi Density 2-sided SMT Comps
  • Variety of experience in working with PCB layout tools
  • Designed multi-layer Rigid and Flex/Rigid PCB layouts
  • Computer skills: Altium, PADS PCB, PADS Logic, Dx-Designer, OrCAD Schematic, OrCAD Layout, Mentor Expedition, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS office and Excel

Certification

ICP Certification.

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Collecting Coins
  • Collecting Sports Memorabilia

Timeline

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Teledyne Microwave Solutions
07.2017 - Current

Sr PCB Layout Designer

L3 Communications
03.2004 - 07.2017

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Bechtel Nevada
04.2003 - 03.2004

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Logitech
12.2002 - 03.2003

Sr PCB Layout Designer

Netro Corporation
07.1997 - 11.2002

Sr. PCB Layout Designer, Documentation/Drafting Supervisor

Vitacom
11.1989 - 07.1997

Certificate of Completion - undefined

Advanced and Intro to Expedition PCB and Design Capture

Certificate of Completion - undefined

Printed Circuit Design

Certificate of Completion - undefined

California Academy of drafting

Certificate of Completion -

Altium Schematic Capture and PCB Design Coarse

IPC Designer Certification (CID) -

IPC Certificate Training And Certification