Vaibhav Darekar

PCB Design Engineer with 3+ years of experience in schematic drafting, PCB layout design, DXF-based PCB design, PCB assembly, board bring-up, and hardware debugging. Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout development, manufacturing output generation, BOM creation, and coordination with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors. Experienced in power electronics and mixed-signal PCB development, component placement optimization, signal and power routing, thermal management, EMI/EMC-compliant design practices, DFM considerations, prototype validation, and product development from concept to production.

Prototype Assembly Engineer - Alpha ICT LLP

(2026-02)

• Assembling and validating prototype electronic boards and systems.
• Performing PCB inspection, component verification, and assembly quality checks.
• Supporting PCB bring-up, functional testing, and hardware debugging.
• Assisting PCB design activities, schematic updates, and PCB layout modifications using Altium Designer.
• Maintaining BOMs, fabrication files, and assembly documentation.
• Supporting prototype development and product validation activities.

Freelance PCB Design Engineer - Freelance

(2025-06 - 2026-01)

• Developed PCB layouts and schematic designs using Altium Designer.
• Generated Gerber, NC Drill, fabrication, and assembly files.
• Performed DRC verification and design optimization.
• Supported prototype development and hardware debugging.
• Coordinated with clients for design modifications and manufacturing support.

PCB Design & Assembly Engineer - Stuffbits Technology LLP

(2023-06 - 2025-05)

• Designed multi-layer PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
• Converted schematics into manufacturable PCB designs.
• Performed component placement, signal routing, power routing, and design optimization.
• Generated Gerber, NC Drill, BOM, fabrication, and assembly documentation.
• Conducted DRC verification and resolved layout-related design issues.
• Performed PCB bring-up, functional testing, and hardware debugging.
• Coordinated with PCB fabrication vendors and production teams.
• Supported prototype development, design modifications, and engineering change implementation.

B.Sc. - Electronics - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2013 - 2016)

Certification - Altium Designer - Technomind Institute, Kothrud (2021 - 2021)