Jacob Fernandez
About Jacob Fernandez
Jacob Fernandez is a Hardware Designer with expertise in electronic schematics and printed circuit board design. He has worked for the Government of Canada since 2021 and previously held positions at Menrva Research Group and voestalpine Nortrak Inc.
Work at Government of Canada
Jacob Fernandez has been employed as a Hardware Designer at the Government of Canada since 2021. His role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he has contributed to various hardware design projects for three years. His responsibilities include designing and testing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and developing electronic schematics using KiCAD.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Jacob Fernandez worked as a Design Engineer at voestalpine Nortrak Inc in 2019 for seven months in Richmond, British Columbia. Additionally, he completed a co-op position as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Menrva Research Group in 2017 for three months in Burnaby, British Columbia. These roles provided him with valuable experience in mechanical and design engineering.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Fernandez studied at Simon Fraser University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Systems Engineering from 2015 to 2020. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role. He is proficient in hand-soldering 0402 surface-mount device (SMD) components on prototype PCBs and has expertise in designing accessory mechanical hardware.
Skills in Hardware Design
Jacob Fernandez is skilled in using KiCAD for developing electronic schematics and is experienced in designing and testing printed circuit boards (PCBs). His technical abilities include proficiency in hand-soldering SMD components, which is crucial for creating reliable prototypes. His expertise extends to designing accessory mechanical hardware, enhancing his contributions to hardware design projects.