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Job Description - Staff PCB Designer

I know this a little off base, but could sombody share with me a job description for a Staff/Senior/Lead PCB designer

as related to using Allegro Design software? Thanks in advance

I'm not sure how this job description would be changed to make it more "Cadence" specific, but a principal staff designer shared this with me about 15 years ago as an incentive to strive for his position and I have tried to follow this ever since. It is a broader description of what is expected of a senior level designer/engineer:

Proactively identifies and applies technologies

when preparing program plans. Seeks out

information and enforces technology standards.

Determines technology required to meet

market requirements and competitive chal-

lenges. Is sought out for recommendations

regarding technical issues in multiple areas.

Anticipates technology trends & takes approp.

action. Identifies future technical staffing re-

quirements & obtains necessary commitments.

Anticipates obstacles and develops ways to

overcome them. Takes on additional respons-

ibility and initiates actions based on his/her

convictions. A self-starter who needs minimal

supervison. Willing to take calculated risks to

accelerate a program completion.Very effective

in pursuing alternatives to deal with problems

encountered in a program.

Has made breakthroughs in problems others

were not able to solve. Is consulted by others

where innovative approaches are needed.

Challenges others to think in unique

terms and stimulates creativity and innovation

in addressing issues.

Has helped others expand the area for which

they make contributions. Is consistently

sought out by others in order to provide the

focus for solving critical problems. Solutions

and recommendations usually become

benchmarks or standards in working similar

problems throughout the organization.

Effective at quickly solving problems and is

able to draw accurate conclusions.

Is able to cover a broad range of

problems. Is able to influence other's

decisions. Effectively manages a broad network

of communications as a tool in problem solving.

Contingency plans for major steps/critical paths

are included in overall plans. Anticipates and

makes changes in program plans in advance to

prevent negative impacts. Goals are well

communicated and understood by all parties

involved. Routinely exceeds desired results

in meeting goals.

Can strongly influence the decisions of others

through persuasive skills. Sought out by

others for advice on dealing with people and

can prevent conflicts including potentially

volatile or sensitive situations. Is very effective

in discussing even complex subjects. Docu-

ments & reports have been used as examples

for others to follow. Provides a continuous flow

of accurate and detailed information.

Is sought out by others for guidance and

counsel. Has demonstrated leadership skills

in multiple areas. Excels in coaching others

towards achieving goals. Quickly develops a

strong sense of cooperation and a high level of

motivation. Has developed people who have

moved into positions of greater responsibility.

Often uses knowledge of the market to identify

new business ventures/process technologies.

Develops subordinates to outstanding

performance. Utilizes strong coaching and

counseling skills that have resulted in

optimizing others' performance and careers.

Has successfully identified and resolved,

within the realm of his/her authority, all

performance issues.

Encourages, supports, and assists in main-

taining a team atmosphere and cooperative

environment which has led to permanent

culture changes directed toward proactive

problem-solving and results. Mentors team

activities, and addresses conflicting goals

between departments. Quickly gains confid-

ence and respect of others. Is sought out by

other managers for teamwork advice. Team

accomplishments are highly visible and

recognized by others.

aruprecht1 over 14 years ago

Thanks

That’s a start for me

Alan Ruprecht

Staff PCB Designer

L3 Communications (Display Systems)

1355 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy

Alpharetta, GA 30004-8458

770-752-5076 Fax:770-752-5495
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