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Paulo J. Avila

Melissa,TX

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Engineering Leader (DFM) with a strong background in manufacturing and design of PCBs. With more than 25 years of industry experience, progressing through roles of increasing responsibility, currently seeking an opportunity that aligns with past work experiences and allows for further knowledge enhancement within the industry and beyond. Committed to delivering high-quality results and leveraging expertise to contribute to the success of the organization.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of DFM Engineering

APCT, Inc.
02.2020 - 12.2024

DFM Engineering Manager

APCT, Inc.
02.2017 - 02.2020

Sr. DFM Engineer

APCT, Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2017

DFM Engineer

APCT, Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2015

Site Application Engineering Technician

Viasystems
11.2008 - 12.2013
  • Formerly Merix

Electrical Test Programmer

Merix Corp
04.2005 - 10.2008
  • Formerly Data Circuit Systems

Electrical Test Operator

Data Circuit Systems
04.1998 - 03.2005

Electrical Test Operator

PCB Engineering
09.1996 - 03.1998

Skills

  • Lead and directly manage DFM/FAE Engineering team including pre-quote CAM daily tasks
  • Analyze Customer PCB designs against specification requirements, and for compatibility with facility manufacturing capabilities
  • Assist customers in achieving significant cost savings through data review and design change recommendations, resulting in more robust designs, reduced cycle times, and improved yields
  • Aid PCB Designers & Electrical Engineers in creating more organized data packages to increase manufacturing productivity
  • Offer robust material options to Design Engineers which provide larger processing windows for higher yields
  • HDI - Blind & Buried uVias - Identify and mitigate new design risks associated with this critical technology to maintain historically high-reliability of legacy designs
  • Optimize multi-up panelization & arrays into efficient and cost-effective arrangements
  • Review outgoing Engineering Questions to customers, and execute change management with CAM operators on required designs changes stemming from analysis and tooling review phases
  • Act as technical liaison between Sales Account Managers and customers during customer visits (FAE)
  • Assist sales teams in representing Company’s products and technology to customers seeking capability and design solutions, per IPC classifications
  • Participated in implementation of InPlan/InStack at APCT and developed ability to configure PCB material libraries
  • Work closely with Process Engineers on implementing facility improvement initiatives

Skills

  • Working knowledge of the following: Frontline Genesis (Valor), In-Plan, In-Solver (HYPERLYNX), Polar SI 8000, Kwik-Fit, Autoview and CAM 350
  • Efficient in stack-up, review, creation and impedance modeling
  • Deep understanding of signal integrity, loss, & skew
  • Current on new technology and material offerings in the PCB manufacturing industry, including HDI
  • Direct people leader experience
  • Able to work effectively in a fast paced, quick-turn environment
  • Self-starting and goal-oriented team builder
  • Creative problem solver able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products including Windows OS, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal and communication skills
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese

Timeline

Director of DFM Engineering

APCT, Inc.
02.2020 - 12.2024

DFM Engineering Manager

APCT, Inc.
02.2017 - 02.2020

Sr. DFM Engineer

APCT, Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2017

DFM Engineer

APCT, Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2015

Site Application Engineering Technician

Viasystems
11.2008 - 12.2013

Electrical Test Programmer

Merix Corp
04.2005 - 10.2008

Electrical Test Operator

Data Circuit Systems
04.1998 - 03.2005

Electrical Test Operator

PCB Engineering
09.1996 - 03.1998
Paulo J. Avila