AUREA
GUTIERREZ
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER,
PCB DESIGN & MANUFACTURING
I design and build reliable electronic systems from concept through manufacturing. My experience spans PCB design, hardware validation, manufacturing engineering, and product development, with a focus on creating practical solutions that can be produced at scale.
ABOUT ME
I’ve always been driven by the desire to create, design, and develop new technologies. Every project presents a unique set of challenges, and that’s what excites me most about engineering—the opportunity to continuously learn, solve problems, and transform ideas into practical solutions.
I enjoy designing products that make people’s lives easier. Whether it’s designing and building an underwater ROV to capture images of coral reefs for restoration efforts or developing a custom test jig to streamline wire testing in a manufacturing environment or helping build, I find the greatest satisfaction in creating systems that solve real-world problems and have a meaningful impact.
My interests lie in electronics design and manufacturing, particularly in the medical technology industry, where reliable and thoughtfully engineered hardware can directly improve people’s quality of life. I enjoy working across the entire product development process, from defining requirements and selecting components to schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, assembly, testing, and validation.
PCB design is one of my favorite aspects of engineering because it combines technical analysis with creativity. Every board requires balancing electrical performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, and physical constraints while finding elegant solutions to complex design challenges. My experience in electronics manufacturing has given me a practical perspective on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), allowing me to develop hardware that is not only functional but also efficient to assemble, test, and maintain.
Outside of engineering, you’ll often find me playing strategy and puzzle-based video games, or tackling escape rooms. These hobbies reflect the same curiosity and analytical thinking that I bring to engineering projects: breaking down complex problems, exploring different approaches, and enjoying the satisfaction of finding the right solution.
Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle
“Camaron” - Shrimp
Shrimp’s Schematics
SKILLS
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KiCad design
Schematic Capture
Layout
Design Rules
Gerbers
BOM Creation
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Oscilloscopes
LCR Meter
Analog Audio & Function Generators
Power Supplies
Wave and Selective Soldering
IPC Standards
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Raspberry Pi
Arduino
Python
LTSpice
MATLAB
Simulink
SystemVerilog
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DFM
DFA
Repair
Testing and Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Documentation