Adam Jay Arocena
About Adam Jay Arocena
Adam Jay Arocena serves as the Innovation Systems Development PCB Design Leader at MUSIC Tribe, bringing extensive experience in PCB layout design and assembly. He has a background in electrical engineering and has worked with various technologies in the field since 2006.
Current Role at MUSIC Tribe
Adam Jay Arocena serves as the Innovation Systems Development PCB Design Leader at MUSIC Tribe. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development of innovative PCB designs. His role involves overseeing the design processes and ensuring that the products meet industry standards.
Professional Experience at Analog Devices
Arocena has extensive experience at Analog Devices, where he worked in various capacities from 2006 to 2014. Initially, he served as a Test Board Assembly technician for two years, followed by a six-year tenure as a PCB Layout Designer. His responsibilities included designing PCB layouts for power and audio products, as well as performing board repairs and debugging.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Arocena studied Electrical Engineering Technologies at the Technological University of the Philippines, earning a Bachelor of Technology from 2003 to 2006. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in PCB design and development. Prior to university, he completed his elementary and high school education at Dasmariñas Bagong Bayan Elementary School and Dasmariñas East National High School, respectively.
Experience in Debugging and Testing
Before joining MUSIC Tribe, Arocena worked as a Debug Technician at Reconext in Prague from 2017 to 2020. His role involved troubleshooting and debugging electronic systems. He also has experience using Teradyne Microflex testers for ATE final test boards, enhancing his skills in testing and quality assurance.
PCB Design Skills and Expertise
Arocena possesses significant skills in PCB design, including component placement, balanced layer stack-ups, and routing. He is proficient in manual PCB assembly, including soldering, and has expertise in designing multilayer boards with up to 28 layers. He ensures that completed boards meet Design for Manufacturability (DFM) standards and is knowledgeable in lighting controls and home automation systems.