Kevin Jacobs
About Kevin Jacobs
Kevin Jacobs is a Staff Hardware Engineer at Synaptics Incorporated in Cambridge, England. He has over 20 years of experience in hardware engineering, having previously held senior positions at companies such as Xaar Ltd, DisplayLink (UK) Ltd, and Light Blue Optics Ltd.
Work at Synaptics
Kevin Jacobs has been employed at Synaptics Incorporated as a Staff Hardware Engineer since 2020. His role involves designing and developing hardware solutions within the company, contributing to various projects in the field of electronics. Synaptics is known for its innovations in human interface solutions, and Jacobs plays a key role in advancing these technologies from the Cambridge office in England.
Previous Experience in Electronics Engineering
Before joining Synaptics, Kevin Jacobs accumulated extensive experience in electronics engineering. He worked at Xaar Ltd as a Senior Electronics Engineer from 1994 to 2002, where he contributed to the development of inkjet printing technologies. Following this, he spent four years at Light Blue Optics Ltd as a Senior Hardware Engineer from 2006 to 2010, focusing on optical technologies. Jacobs also held positions at DisplayLink (UK) Ltd, first as a Contract Hardware Engineer from 2010 to 2011 and later as a Senior Hardware Engineer from 2011 to 2020, where he was involved in hardware design for display technologies.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Jacobs studied at The Open University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics with a classification of 2:1 Honours. His educational background provides a solid foundation in electronics and hardware engineering, enabling him to excel in various roles throughout his career. Jacobs' expertise encompasses hardware design, development, and implementation, making him a valuable asset in the engineering field.