Kunjal Patel
Technical Sales Engineer
Ahmedabad
Summary
I am a Field Application Engineer with expertise in Electronics Product Development specially in Altium. My role involves working closely with customers to understand their technical needs and provide tailored solutions. I am Diploma holder in Electronics and Communication Engineering with more than 20 Yrs Experience in PCB Design, fabrication and Assembly field which has equipped me to troubleshoot and address complex technical challenges
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior PCB Design Engineer
Matter Motor Works P Ltd
Ahmedabad
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsible to develop and implement the local processes required for the new PCB design department. This involves defining project management methodologies, guidelines, templates, and workflows tailored to the specific needs of the projects and the organization.
- Effectively managed the process of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, manufacturing and assembly by collaborating with vendors by Vendor Selection using effective communication, main objectives was to reduce costs without compromising on quality and Yield Maximization and Rework Reduction within defined time of project
- Standardizing the processes and activities for local eCAD PCB and Library management is crucial for maintaining consistency, efficiency, and quality
- Was completely responsible for quality of deliverables prepared by team, reviewing each and every PCB activity from Mechanical, Hardware, Manufacturing and assembly prospective
Field Application Engineer
Altium software
Bengaluru
02.2020 - Current
- In sales presentations, product demonstrations, trade shows, and webinars
- Establish and manage technical relationships with customers, partners, and industry leaders
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product Managers in creating Sales Presentations and marketing materials and performing Technical Demos and live seminars
- Reduce sales cycles by helping Sales Managers drive the sales process with territory accounts
- Expand the region’s pipeline within targeted accounts and serve as a technical expert for strategic accounts, assigned territories, and corporate initiatives
- Work with management to ensure the efficient collection and analysis of customer information and market data while ensuring effective communication of the requested information to management
- Participate in strategic/tactical planning as related to the region, driving, and closing of sales/ business opportunities
- Collect knowledge of competitor products, features, different technologies, and business sense in order to place the Altium products strategically in front of the customer
- Discover, reproduce, and document software defects and enhancement requests and act as the primary liaison between our customers and the Altium software development team
- Provide Public, On-Site, On-Line Training, Consulting and Implementation Services as required
- Provide second-level support for new FAEs
- Provide technical support in sales presentations, product demonstrations, trade shows, and webinars
Embedded Hardware Engineer
GLIDE TECHNOLOGY P Ltd
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Complied with internal and regulatory guidelines relating to electrical safety and risk mitigation during live circuit operations.
- Integrated product development lifecycle considerations into designing embedded circuity and devices.
- Involved in range of crucial tasks related to electronic product development, including schematic capture, PCB layout, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations, manufacturing coordination, and cost optimization.
- Hands on Layout experience using Altium tool on BLE module design on Nordic Semiconductor, ZigBee, NFC, Wifi, thread, Cap touch design
- Worked on High dense Twenty channel Home Light Automation system with Power Distribution module with STM32,Arm Microcontroller having Ethernet Communication, USB and Wi-Fi Firmware update, RS232and RS485 standard communication
Team Lead PCB Design
PCB PLANET I Ltd
Gandhinagar
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Designed over 200 PCBs for HITACHI-HIREL of Power Electronics
- Leading PCB Design Department from Design possibility and commercial quotes to final design and PCB manufacturing Services.
Application Engineer
CMR Design Automation P Ltd
11.2005 - 11.2009
- Exhibited Zuken Cadstar's strong technical aptitude and application expertise resulting in optimized performance, continuous improvement recommendations and product innovation.
- Traveling and Marketing extensively for Zuken Design Automation. Product demonstrations and software installations; imparting training to new and existing users
- Traveled to key account locations to train and provide technical direction for successful completion of product launches.
- Responsible for providing direct technical customer support for ZUKEN CADSTAR, CR5000, Cabling Designer full suit products; also addressed to customer issues and file Program Change Requests with the cooperation of other team members and R&D.
- Onsite Training conducted at BEL, Variable Energy Cyclotron Center, Messung Systems, TIFR, Matrix Comsec, Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd, KPIT, SAC-ISRO, DEAL.
- ZUKEN CR5000 Cabling Designer: TATA Motors and Ashok Leyland
Project Engineer
Maharshi Electronics Systems
03.2002 - 11.2005
- Major Project done for Space Application Center (ISRO), RISAT, and INSAT-3D; Efficiently designing Layouts for Test units of INSAT-3D camera Electronics using ZUKEN Cad star as wellCR5000 Lightning, Signal Integrity and EMI/EMC
- Accountable for testing of circuits, Creation of all manufacturing data for PCB fabrication & ordering and generating Mechanical Drawing for 4U chassis and assembling.
- Delivered Eight Test Unit for INSAT-3D Camera electronics in two Years of contract
Technical Apprentice
ISRO
05.2001 - 02.2002
- As a Technical Apprentice training responsible to learn and support for design and testing in MSTD(Microwave sensor and Tran receiver) division.
- During training period learn about basics of PCB design and Library creation on Zuken Cadstar
- Making two design of Amplifier for RISAT project
Education
Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
N.M. Gopani Polytechnic
Ranpur, Gujarat 01.1999 - 04.2001
Skills
High Speed PCB Design
Expertize in Circuit simulation and design in Altium, Zuken Cadstar, EagleKnowledge of Layer stack up planning with Differential Impedance control, Length MatchingKnowledge of interfaces like SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, Audio, Ethernet, USB etcKnowledge of DDR2, DDR3 routingExcellent in Digital Design, Analog, Mix Signal, RF, Low voltage, High voltage LayoutProficient in modifying the design guidelineStandard known IEC 61000, EN 60730, IS13779, and IPC 2221Product Design and Management
Technical Sales and Support
Production Support Planning & Execution Technical SupportVendor Development Component sourcingAccomplishments
- CR5000 Lightning, Signal Integrity and EMI/EMC
- For INSAT-3D project Space wire router using Xilinx Vertex 2 BGA with 800 MHz Freq
- Image compression card using custom build, MIC by ISRO, it has 200 pin QFN package, board had around 200 components4 MIC, 350 MHz and consist of Analog, Digital and RF Sections for RISAT project of FM Model
- Hands-on experience in design of controlled impedance stacks, signal integrity analysis, EMC and Low-
- Voltage Directive compliance; also worked for ECAD-MCAD Interfaces
- Design and development of mechanical Design Test Units; also creating & managing all CAD parts
- Accountable for testing of circuits, Creation of all manufacturing data for PCB fabrication & ordering and generating Mechanical Drawing for 4U chassis and assembling
- Delivered Eight Test Unit for INSAT-3D Camera electronics in two Years of contract
- Highlights with Space Application Center (ISRO)
- As a Technical Apprentice training responsible to learn and support for design and testing in MSTD (Microwave sensor and Tran receiver) division
- During training period learn about basics of PCB design and Library creation on Zuken Cadstar
- Making two design of Amplifier for RISAT project
Certification
Certified Interconnect Designer - Basic (CID)
IPC CID
IPC Certified Interconnect Designer - Basic
Timeline
Certified Interconnect Designer - Basic (CID)
07-2022
Field Application Engineer
Altium software
02.2020 - Current
Senior PCB Design Engineer
Matter Motor Works P Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2020
Embedded Hardware Engineer
GLIDE TECHNOLOGY P Ltd
07.2016 - 09.2019
Team Lead PCB Design
PCB PLANET I Ltd
11.2009 - 06.2016
Application Engineer
CMR Design Automation P Ltd
11.2005 - 11.2009
Project Engineer
Maharshi Electronics Systems
03.2002 - 11.2005
Technical Apprentice
ISRO
05.2001 - 02.2002
Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
N.M. Gopani Polytechnic
01.1999 - 04.2001