Ankita Kamble

PCB Designer - Selec Controls

Designed single, double, and multi-layer PCBs (up to 4 layers) using Pulsonix as per customer specifications.
Performed schematic capture and translated circuit diagrams into production-ready PCB layouts with optimized component placement.
Analyzed electrical schematics and component datasheets to validate design accuracy and signal integrity.
Defined and managed design rules including trace width, clearance, via sizes, and impedance-controlled routing.
Applied EMI/EMC best practices: proper ground plane stitching, decoupling capacitor placement, and high-frequency trace routing.
Generated complete manufacturing output packages including Gerber files, drill files, pick-and-place files, and BOM.
Reviewed and approved Gerber files prior to submission, ensuring zero DRC/ERC violations before fabrication.
Created and maintained component footprints and schematic symbols in the centralized PCB library.
Coordinated with PCB manufacturers and assembly vendors to resolve DFM (Design for Manufacturability) issues.

PCB Designer - Protolab

(2023-01 - 2023-08)

Designed PCBs for industrial control applications using DesignSpark, ensuring compliance with customer layout guidelines.
Performed component placement and routing optimisation to minimise board size while meeting thermal and electrical requirements.
Conducted DRC and ERC checks systematically, resolving all violations before releasing designs for prototype fabrication.
Prepared detailed fabrication drawings including stack-up specifications, impedance notes, and assembly instructions.
Generated and maintained BOM with accurate part numbers, manufacturer references, and approved alternates.
Maintained version-controlled PCB library including custom footprints for SMD, THT, and BGA components.

PCB Designer - Lightberry

(2022-08 - 2022-11)

Designed PCBs for LED driver and power supply modules, focusing on thermal management and high-current trace routing.
Performed layout reviews to ensure adequate copper weight and trace widths for current-carrying requirements.
Worked closely with assembly and testing teams to identify and resolve PCB-related production issues.
Evaluated failure modes and implemented corrective layout changes to improve reliability and yield.
Recommended component substitutions and design modifications to resolve procurement and assembly challenges.

PCB Designer - Softmark Technology

(2021-10 - 2022-08)

Designed mixed-signal PCBs for embedded systems using Protel 99SE and KiCad, separating analog and digital ground planes.
Performed constraint-driven routing for high-speed signals including USB, SPI, and I2C communication lines.
Created custom component footprints and verified land patterns against IPC standards for SMD and through-hole parts.
Reviewed Gerber output files against fab drawings to confirm drill legend, board outline, silkscreen, and copper layers.
Prepared and submitted complete manufacturing data packages including Gerber, drill, and assembly drawing files.
Worked with assembly team to address solder mask, silkscreen, and component orientation issues during first article inspection.

Internship - SCAD Tech

(2020-10 - 2021-10)

Assisted senior PCB designers in layout tasks including component placement, trace routing, and via fanout for 2-layer boards.
Researched and documented best practices for PCB design including IPC-2221 design standards and IPC-7351 land patterns.
Created schematic symbols and PCB footprints for new components added to the company library.
Participated in design reviews, identifying potential routing issues and suggesting layout improvements.
Supported prototype builds by generating Gerber files, BOM reports, and assembly drawings for low-volume fabrication.
Provided written feedback reports summarising findings from design reviews and qualification testing observations.

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