AMIRREZA
PCB DESIGNER
Amirreza enjoys working in the high-tech industry because solving electronics challenges becomes even more interesting. When designing and maintaining PCBs, many scientific details need to be taken into account. Amirreza is also involved in several complex designs, and switching between projects can be a challenge.
Describe your role in 3 words
"Designing, problem-solving and versatility."
Curious about his experience working at VDL? Read on below.
Working at VDL
What is important in your role?
"I have a diverse and varied role as a Printed Circuit Board designer, Library Manager, key user of PCB Tooling, and PCB Competence Owner. During the PCB design and maintenance of electronic circuit boards, you need to consider many scientific details. You are involved in several complex designs simultaneously. Switching between projects can be quite challenging and time-consuming. Therefore, good planning skills are essential. I am known in the team for never missing a deadline. Besides time management, delivering a high-quality product is important. You need to have a problem-solving and hands-on mentality."
What do you enjoy about your job?
"For about 2 years now, I have been solving challenges in the field of electronics and supporting internal and external colleagues to deliver a high-quality product. I enjoy this even more because we work in the high-tech industry; this makes designing and maintaining Printed Circuit Board Assembly even more interesting. I have been working in the high-tech industry since the beginning of my career, and I have no plans to work in any other industry ever."
I have enough room to develop myself within VDL ETG T&D. I am becoming more involved in teamwork and assisting more with consultancy than with design. While doing this, I am improving my soft skills and planning."
What is the highlight of your career?
"The highlight of my career is becoming the lead PCB designer at VDL ETG T&D. I enthusiastically accepted the opportunity to become a key user and competence owner. Working in a larger company with a different structure than I am used to, I consider this a milestone in my career. This is a new step that offers opportunities to grow as a professional."
What advice would you give to someone planning to apply to VDL ETG?
"You can expect multidisciplinary tasks in a multicultural environment. You will have a lot of freedom to explore new areas and tasks within your expertise. Additionally, you must be well-motivated and passionate about your work."
VDL ETG
De Schakel 22 5651 GH Eindhoven Netherlands