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Jens N.

Electrical Engineer & PCB Design Expert ( KiCad / Eagle)

Stuttgart, Germany

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Autodesk Eagle (EagleCAD) KiCad

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About

DEGREED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER | 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
Specialized in High-Speed PCB Layout, Microelectronics & Hardware Design.

--- Why Choose Me? ---
I transform complex schematics into production-ready, high-yield printed circuit boards. With a strong background in both classic PCB design and advanced microelectronics, I ensure your hardware works reliably on the first spin.

--- Core Technical Expertise ---
• High-Speed Design: Impedance matching, differential pairs, USB interfaces, and RAM routing.
• Microelectronics: Thick Film Technology (hybrid circuits, ceramic substrates, miniaturization).
• PCB Layout: Multi-layer boards, signal integrity (SI) optimization, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• DFM/DFA: Design for Manufacturing & Assembly to minimize production costs and defects.

--- Software Proficiency ---
• KiCad (Expert)
• Autodesk EAGLE (Expert)
• Altium Designer (Experienced)

Fast communication, industry-grade precision, and reliable delivery. Let's get your project ready for production!

Experience

PCB Layout Engineer / Industrial Cameras IDS Imaging Development Systems · Full-time Mar 2020 – Mar 2026 6 yrs Heilbronn, Germany Hardware Design Engineer at IDS Imaging Development Systems (Germany)

Developed complex multilayer PCB layouts (up to 6 layers) for high-performance industrial cameras (Machine Vision). Focused on high-speed signaling, tight space constraints, and full automation of production data (CAM/Gerber generation) for seamless manufacturing integration.
Microelectronics & RF Hardware Engineer TE Connectivity (formerly Lewicki Microelectronic GmbH) · Full-time Apr 2015 – Feb 2020 4 yrs 10 mos Ulm, Germany - Developed high-reliability electronics for demanding industrial and military applications compliant with strict industry standards.
- Specialized in Thick Film Technology, hybrid circuit layouts, and ceramic substrate miniaturization.
- Designed High-Frequency (RF) PCB layouts up to 4 layers, managing tight signal integrity, shielding, and low-noise requirements.
- Collaborated on hardware architecture to ensure robust performance under extreme environmental conditions.

Education

Fachhochschule Ostfriesland Oldenburg Wilhelmshaven Master of Science, ELECRICAL AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING 2010 – 2015

Licenses & Certifications

RF & EMC Design Optimization (High-Frequency & Electromagnetic Compatibility) Technische Akademie Esslingen (TAE), Germany Mar 2020 – Present