Yes, our jobs are way more than "JUST" PCB design, as decisions made on Day
1 (i.e. panelization) can affect yield & quality in a big way....if panel
not a good multiple, we pay for waste of the master panel, if panel too big,
too much flex during pick & place causes solder voids).
However, I long said that mans' greatest flaw ( and there are many examples
of this......is......"COMPLACENCY"....
Despite saying how important we are, we are still dispensible & can be let
go tomorrow.......so we should all be careful as to not carry ourselves such
that life would not continue without us....
Despite this, we do have to know a lot.........we are also project managers
in a big way......and despite this, many of our superiors still want to
treat PCB as a task that can be shrunkin down on the timelines.....when we
have so much to consider in making our decisions......
Regards
TDK
P.S. I love giving & creating analogies too, but it drives my wife crazy !!!
-----Original Message-----
From: Denis Lefebvre [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 9:41 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [DC] Engineer/designer
Mary is a master of analogy!
-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara Burcham [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 8:14 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [DC] Engineer/designer
I like the way Mary Sudgen describes the function of a layout
engineer/designer....
Layout is the hub of a wagon wheel....tying the spokes of electrical
function, mechanical parameters, fabrication constraints, assembly
requirements, and test applications all together to create a perfect
unit.
In other words, 'ya gotta know about the whole product to make it right.
And, it is of the utmost importance that we all work and play well
together.
Barbara J. Burcham, C.I.D.
Fairfield Industries, Inc
281-275-7687
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-----Original Message-----
From: DesignerCouncil [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Brooks,Bill
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:14 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [DC] Engineer/designer
I think that's why we PCB designers are such 'strange animals' in the
working world... most of us who do this for a living have some artistic
ability, some musical ability, some mechanical ability, a sense of order
in the midst of chaos, a sense of humor about the absurdity we deal
with, some ability to solve puzzles, a bit of the nerd but not too
nerdy... a bit of the cool but not too cool... we sort of bridge the gap
between the extremes and bring it all together into a masterpiece of
technological, artistic, functionality that makes it possible for the
people of our time to enjoy all the great electronic gadgets they do...
Hail to the PCB designer... may our 'ilk' not become too rare... for
the world would loose out on some really great stuff and great people
too... You all are awesome... you can find none finer in the world.
Salud! (Cheers!)
Bill Brooks - KG6VVP
PCB Design Engineer , C.I.D.+, C.I.I.
Tel: (760)597-1500 Ext 3772 Fax: (760)597-1510 e-mail:[log in to unmask]
http://www.dtwc.com http://pcbwizards.com
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