STEPHANIE L. JEFFERS
Moorpark
Summary
Extensive experience in PCB design and layout for high-speed, multi-layer applications across diverse industries. Proven track record in directing cross-functional teams, aligning project timelines with delivery standards, and facilitating design reviews to enhance project execution and quality.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SECTION MANAGER LAYOUT DESIGN
Skyworks Inc
Newbury Park
09.2018 - Current
- Directed cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines and delivery standards.
- Conducted design reviews weekly, aligning teams on critical tape-out priorities.
- Oversaw resource allocation and scheduling across simultaneous projects.
- Worked closely with engineering and production teams to tackle technical issues effectively.
- Mentored junior staff by facilitating comprehensive training sessions in industry best practices.
- Adapted leadership approach while managing a team of 3 during early 2019 budget cuts.
SENIOR PRINCIPAL LAYOUT DESIGNER
Skyworks Inc
Newbury Park
11.2010 - 09.2018
- Designed layouts for RF and mixed integrated circuit components from schematic input, ensuring compliance with current packaging design guidelines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, including EVB designs, to meet project timelines and specifications.
CONTRACT PCB DESIGN SERVICES
Jeffers Consulting
Moorpark
09.2003 - 10.2010
- Teradyne: Designed RxTx module on Cadence Allegro tool, integrating 2 differential Tx/Rx circuits for RF and analog applications.
- EDO Corp: Designed receivers and transmitter pcb's for a military program on Orcad Layout.
- Arnold Magnetics and Century Electronics: Designed power supplies with vicor modules, low and high current configurations, and temperature sensors for military applications.
- Capstone Turbine: Designed power distribution boards for cogeneration systems, enhancing heating and cooling efficiency.
SENIOR PCB DESIGNER
Teradyne Corp
Agoura Hills
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Led design teams consisting of peer and offshore India Design Center to support various projects.
- Design for manufacturing includes channel DIB's(Device Interface Board), High-Speed DDR(Double Data Rate), ICT (In-Circuit Test) for test fixtures.
- Design for manufacturing includes channel DIBs(Device Interface Board), High-Speed DDR(Double Data Rate), ICT (In-Circuit Test) for test fixtures.
- Facilitated daily/weekly meetings with engineers and managed schedules using Excel to ensure project milestones were met.
- Utilized in-house processes procedures and methodologies for schedule reporting.
SENIOR PCB DESIGNER
GTRAN Wireless
Westlake Village
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Designed PCBs for start-up developing multimedia Internet wireless technologies, resulting in a family of wireless PC modems that enabled high-speed net access.
SENIOR PCB DESIGNER
California Amplifier
Camarillo
10.1998 - 08.2000
- Designed PCBs for microwave amplifiers, down-converters, antennas, and other products for satellite video and wireless broadband communications.
- Developed multilayer SMT boards for microwave and RF wireless components using PADS design software.
Education
Misc Courses - Electro-Mechanical Design
Pierce College & West Valley Occupational School
PCB Design West -
Santa Clara
Santa ClaraSkills
- Layout design
- Layout optimization
- Design reviews
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Training facilitation
- Team leadership
Education Technical Skills
- Cadence APD/Allegro 15.2, V16.6
- Orcad Capture and Layout 16.6
- ADS 2019
- Mentor Graphics - PADS 2009
- Misc Courses: Electro-Mechanical Design,(Pierce College & West Valley Occupational School)
- PCB Design West - Santa Clara
- Toastmaster member
Timeline
SECTION MANAGER LAYOUT DESIGN
Skyworks Inc
09.2018 - Current
SENIOR PRINCIPAL LAYOUT DESIGNER
Skyworks Inc
11.2010 - 09.2018
SENIOR PCB DESIGNER
Teradyne Corp
10.2007 - 03.2009
CONTRACT PCB DESIGN SERVICES
Jeffers Consulting
09.2003 - 10.2010
SENIOR PCB DESIGNER
GTRAN Wireless
08.2000 - 06.2003
SENIOR PCB DESIGNER
California Amplifier
10.1998 - 08.2000
Misc Courses - Electro-Mechanical Design
Pierce College & West Valley Occupational School
PCB Design West -
Santa Clara