Ankita Upasani
AUTOMOTIVE PCB DESIGNER
PUNE
Summary
Dynamic Senior PCB Design Engineer with a strong background at CREAT-UNO MINDA LTD, recognized for expertise in advanced PCB layout and thermal management. Achieved a 30% improvement in manufacturability and performance through effective team leadership and innovative solutions. Proficient in Layout design, component layout optimization, ensuring quality outcomes in cross-functional projects. Career objectives include driving technological advancements and fostering collaborative environments to enhance design efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior PCB Design Engineer
CREAT-UNO MINDA LTD
PUNE
06.2020 - Current
- Executed intricate PCB designs for diverse applications.
- Created detailed project timelines, coordinating design releases with projected deadlines.
- Evaluated multiple thermal management strategies to enhance cooling efficiency.
- Identified and resolved complex issues during prototype builds.
- Formalized processes following set guidelines.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to solve PCB fabrication yield challenges.
- Provided guidance to engineers regarding optimal PCB design techniques.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to address issues during product development phase.
- Delivered comprehensive technical support throughout PCB assembly, from board layout to final tests.
- Enhanced designs to boost manufacturability, performance, and reliability.
- Evaluated design criteria for innovative components and procedures.
- Explored emerging technologies in PCB design.
- Applied advanced techniques including impedance controlled routing.
- Kept comprehensive documentation of design modifications during the development phase.
- Generated daily updates on project status to keep staff informed.
- Conducted comprehensive design evaluations to meet industry specifications.
Visteon Technical Service Center
07.2014 - Current
- PCB Layout for 2 Wheelers and 4 Wheeler clusters –
- Roles & Responsibility:
- Schematics Capture, PCB Layout by using STH/PTH technology
- Layer stack up definition based on EMC/EMI discussion
- PDT meeting to gather/understand customer requirement
- Review of PCB design during all stages
- Tools Installations & maintenance(DMS, DX-Designer, Expedition and Library Manager)
- Tools used-Mentor Graphics Xpedition
- Worked for Various OEM’s like Nissan, Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata, Honda and Mazda
- Designed PWB for Software testing, Prototype and Production intended PWB
- Name of the programs worked:
- Hyundai BA/IA variant and Mid gauge variant, Renault A Entry, Mahindra Bolero Refresh Cluster, Newton and Raman Platform for Low Cost Cluster, Mahindra U321 low end clusters
- Tata Nano, Daihatsu, Mahindra W207 and U321 and B515 Audio
- Honda K35A, K38 two Wheeler cluster, FATC (Fully Automatic Temperature Controller, RFC (Radiator Fan Controller)
Johnson Controls Inc
Pune
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Contribution & Roles:
- Layout requirement gathering from hardware team, involved in Hardware discussion, Schematics bring up, Library creation, Layout a Components creation and review
- Schematic design
- PCB layout with Mil grade specs
- Conducting reviews with design team at all stages
- Creating engineering documents
- Coordinating with fabricator and assembler
- Board technology and layer stack definition
Visteon Engineering Centre, India
09.2010 - 10.2013
- PCB Layout for 2 Wheelers and 4 Wheeler clusters –
- Roles & Responsibility:
- Schematics Capture, PCB Layout by using STH/PTH technology
- Layer stack up definition based on EMC/EMI discussion
- PDT meeting to gather/understand customer requirement
- Review of PCB design during all stages
- Tools Installations & maintenance(DMS, DX-Designer, Expedition and Library Manager)
- Tools used-Mentor Graphics Xpedition
- Worked for Various OEM’s like Nissan, Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata, Honda and Mazda
- Designed PWB for Software testing, Prototype and Production intended PWB
- Name of the programs worked:
- Hyundai BA/IA variant and Mid gauge variant, Renault A Entry, Mahindra Bolero Refresh Cluster, Newton and Raman Platform for Low Cost Cluster, Mahindra U321 low end clusters
- Tata Nano, Daihatsu, Mahindra W207 and U321 and B515 Audio
- Honda K35A, K38 two Wheeler cluster, FATC (Fully Automatic Temperature Controller, RFC (Radiator Fan Controller)
Education
ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION
DY PATIL COLLEGE OF ENGG.
PUNE08-2010
Skills
Technical skills
Visteon Engineering Centre, India, from September 2010 to October 2013
Role and Responsibilities
- Schematics capture, PCB layout using STH/PTH, and multi-layer technology
- Layer stack-up definition based on EMC/EMI discussion
- PDT meeting to gather and understand customer requirements
- Review of PCB design during all stages
- Tools, Installations, and Maintenance (DMS, DX-Designer, Expedition, and Library Manager)
- Tools used: Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Altium Designer, Valor, and View Mate
- Process definition
- IPC standards compliance
- Advanced PCB layout
- Flex and Rigid-flex design
- RF circuit design
- Mixed-signal design
- High-speed design
- Multi-layer stackup
- Thermal management
- Impedance control designs
- Design review process
- PCB fabrication support
- Cost optimization
PROJECT DETAILS
PCB layout for two-wheelers and four-wheeler clusters
Worked for various OEMs like BMW, Nissan, Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata, Honda, and Mazda
The challenging task is to accommodate all the components within the desired mechanical specification, having USB, CAN, LIN, LVDS, and Ethernet layout, fine pitch BGA design, length matching, and advanced topology routing
Designed PWB for software testing, prototyping, and production-intended PWB
Name of the programs worked:
Hyundai BA/IA variant, Mid gauge variant, Renault A Entry, Mahindra Bolero Refresh Cluster, Newton, and Raman Platform for Low Cost Cluster, Mahindra U321 low-end clusters
Tata Nano, Daihatsu, Mahindra W207, U321, and B515 Audio
Honda K35A, K38 two-wheeler cluster
FATC (Fully Automatic Temperature Controller), RFC (Radiator Fan Controller)
Technical skills
Johnson Controls, from October 2013 to July 2014
Role and Responsibilities
- Layout requirement gathering from the hardware team, involved in CFT discussions, schematics bring-up, library creation, and layout for multi-layer PCBs
- PCB layout with Mil-grade specs
- Conducting reviews with the design team at all stages
Accomplishments
- Winner Mentor TLA 26th award, 2015
- SPOT award for Programs like Newton-2 Platform, Tata ACE Clusters
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Senior PCB Design Engineer
CREAT-UNO MINDA LTD
06.2020 - Current
Visteon Technical Service Center
07.2014 - Current
Johnson Controls Inc
10.2013 - 07.2014
Visteon Engineering Centre, India
09.2010 - 10.2013
ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION
DY PATIL COLLEGE OF ENGG.
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