IBM Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout Designer Apprenticeship Certificate
Issued by
IBM
This badge earner has learned the fundamental skills to create complex PCB layouts for IBM’s hardware products. They have demonstrated ownership of the PCB layout implementation and a profound understanding of all aspects of hardware development, manufacturing, test, and the numerous engineering skills involved in PCB design. The earner has also demonstrated soft skills for adaptability, collaboration, communication, presentation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Skills
- Agile
- Apprenticeship
- CAD
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Design Thinking
- Electricial Engineering
- Electronic Circuit Boards
- Hardware Development
- Physical Design Testing
- Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Product Design
- Professional Acumen
- PWID-B0927100
- System Architecture
- Technical Drawing
Earning Criteria
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Successful completion of the IBM PCB Layout Designer Program at IBM which includes the following learning activities:
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Design and develop high density, multi-layered, and high-speed Printed Circuit Boards (PCB).
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Prepare documents for PCB assembly, schematics, and fabrications using CAD software.
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Develop and improve upon robust layout solutions by incorporating system architecture requirements including existing component placements and routing.
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Coordinate input and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure product requirements are met.
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Support comprehensive design reviews and integrate feedback.