How to Nail Any PCB Design Job Interview

Whether you've been a PCB Designer for a long time, are just starting out, or are attempting to transition into professional design work, these tips from Tech Consultant and design firm owner Zach Peterson are sure to help you nail that all-important PCB job interview questions.

0:00 Intro
0:58 Ability to Communicate Clearly
1:41 Technical Skills - Which Are Important?
4:04 How to Stand Out in Job Interviews

Technical Questions You Might Be Asked:
1) How do you route USB?
2) How do you route a DDR Interface?
3) What's a 2+N+2 Stackup?
4) If I'm working with 24GHz signals, what substrate materials should I use?

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[juancastillo]

You are giving out information that cannot be learned from a book but rather experience. Thank you for this!

[vatsan]

I am actually is starting to look out for open "entry" level and "intern" positions going beyond my projects to apply for actual work scenario.. the real issue is that it is foolish that the questions are so much all over the place for such interviews despite doing all our efforts.. especially that is how it is India.. So it is way more technical rather than a reward for our efforts as companies simply want to integrate you rather than to train you for that job requirements despite you having that skills.. this has just got worst after COVID despite so many openings.. we people do understand competition but I feel bad when companies hiring team look to always let you down and shatter you existence lol.. Would love to see more of those questions to answer and ponder!!

[vatsan]

Thanks Zach and Altium for this nice video.. would love to see many such videos focussed on those target audience just moving out of college..

[km-electronics]

Great video as usual. I was wondering if you could do a video on planning a complex PCB design project. The schematics capture for me takes a long time to finish while jumbing back and forth between reference designs, app notes/datasheets and other resources. Such time is better spent on placement and routing. I wonder if you can shere tips and tricks with us that can speed up the process.

[KDMOO]

Actually had a question once in an interview where I was asked what the equivalent inductance and capacitance was for different placements of components.

[muhammadkamran]

Thank you, Zack, for this interesting information. Would like to connect with you.

[TegFilatov]

Nice video. But was very disturbed by the sound level choping often half words.

[sethupathypalaniyapan]

Hi Zach

What kind of coding that PCB designer should know and where he can implement. Please explain in detail with some examples.
Thanks

[joegrisso]

But I want to know how to route a via sideways!

[danielya]

3 DIN A1 pages wasted, otherwise common sense stuff