PCB Libraries Forum : Connecting with Clients https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:08:39 +0000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:47:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=705 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Connecting with Clients : Thanks for the note Tom. I...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connecting-with-clients_topic705_post2436.html#2436 Author: DaveCowl
Subject: 705
Posted: 28 Nov 2012 at 12:47pm


Thanks for the note Tom. I will certainly chase down these paths and see where it all leads...!
]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:47:50 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connecting-with-clients_topic705_post2436.html#2436 <![CDATA[Connecting with Clients : It&#039;s difficult to be...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connecting-with-clients_topic705_post2435.html#2435 Author: Tom H
Subject: 705
Posted: 28 Nov 2012 at 11:47am

It'sdifficult to be a PCB designer and a sales person simultaneously.

 

Irecommend that you contact all the local fabrication shops and offer then asales commission for customer leads.

 

Youneed to get to EE engineers who are looking for PCB design talent. One of thebest resources is people who EE engineers constantly need to talk to. Thiswould be component manufacturer sales reps and application engineers spendevery day talking to EE engineers. Hook up with them and offer a commission forreferrals.
 
Also, watch Monster.com PCB Designers. There are companies looking for Expedition talent that can't fill the position but still need boards designed. 
Eitheryou create your own brochure and personally pass them out or pay someone torefer your services.

 

Itotally agree with you about off-shore engineering and design. It usually doesnot work out and eventually the work comes back to America. However, othercountries are hungry for work and will do anything for survival, includinggetting a college degree and spend most of their time working, learning andoffering low cost alternatives.

 

I'vebeen following the PCB design market place in the past year, watching PCBdesigner's salary plummet, and working hours slashed and companies only hiringtemporary help with no benefits and a low wage and there are PCB designers inAmerica jumping at those $25 an hour open positions willing to work nightshifts or whatever it takes to pay the bills.

  

As abusiness person, you'll have to be more flexible with your prices to compete ina global market.
  
Best of luck to you on finding the right the right customers. 
]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:47:11 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connecting-with-clients_topic705_post2435.html#2435 <![CDATA[Connecting with Clients : Hi folks,My current client...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/connecting-with-clients_topic705_post2433.html#2433 Author: DaveCowl
Subject: 705
Posted: 28 Nov 2012 at 10:49am


Hi folks,

My current client is starting to reduce the hours spent on PCB design locally and attempting to move this process to cheaper labor overseas.

While I am not sure if this will work well for them, thinking about my own personal situation I need to widen my client base.

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding ways to make connections with companies that are looking for contract/project based layout services? 

I am wondering if there is any website/forum/recruiter that folks typically use to make new contacts in the industry.

I am in the San Francisco Bay Area and am primarily familiar with Mentor Expedition workflow though I do have past experience with OrCAD > PADS also.

Any suggestions welcomed!

Cheers! Dave
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