Bala M

PCB Library Engineer with hands-on experience creating, validating, and maintaining PCB component libraries — footprints, pad stacks, and symbols — across Cadence Allegro, PADS, and Altium Designer. Skilled at translating manufacturer datasheets and mechanical drawings into accurate, standards-compliant library data across BGA, LGA, connector, and passive component types, and knowledge of ATE PCB mechanical requirements.

PCB Library Engineer / PCB Librarian - Caliber – Ciyas Interconnect Solutions

(2023-09-02)

• Create and maintain PCB component libraries per manufacturer datasheets and internal engineering standards.
• Build and validate PCB footprints and pad stacks across BGA, LGA, connectors, resistors, capacitors, and switches.
• Interpret datasheets and mechanical drawings to verify dimensions, tolerances, and pin configurations before release.
• Verify pin numbering, land patterns, and mounting requirements against source documentation to prevent design errors.
• Review mating height, mechanical clearance, and keep-out areas to confirm mechanical compatibility of library parts.
• Perform library QC, catching discrepancies before parts are released for design use.
• Flag missing or ambiguous datasheet data and prepare technical queries to manufacturers/vendors.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams on component and library-related requirements.

NAPS Apprentice – Quality Checking - LMW – Lakshmi Machine Works

Performed quality checking and inspection activities; built an inspection discipline later applied to library QC.

Apprentice Trainee – Assembly - L&T Electrical & Automation

Supported industrial assembly under standard operating and safety procedures in electrical manufacturing.