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ACDi Expands PCB Design Team
September 26, 2017 | ACDiEstimated reading time: 1 minute

ACDi has hired PCB designer Charles (Chuck) Bird, just one month after hiring design engineer Priya Sherke. Bird was hired as a result of the growth of the electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) industries.
Bird joins ACDi with over 29 years of experience in the industry. The majority of his career has been with Hughes Network Systems, where he started as a technician and was promoted to Designer 2. He is a graduate of Penn Technical Institute as an Associate in Specialized Technology (Electronics), Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
"It's exciting to be part of the ACDi team," said Bird. "I believe my skills in PCB design, manufacturing and product management will be put to good use."
ACDi believes that its biggest differentiator is its people.
About ACDi
Based in Frederick, MD and Nashville, NC, ACDi is an integral resource to companies who need a trusted partner for dynamic electronics manufacturing, engineering and design expertise to successfully bring their electronic products to market. Our product engineering services, PCB layout, NPI, electronics manufacturing services, testing, systems integration and product lifecycle management solutions enable OEMs to focus on their business while we focus on product realization and optimization. ACDi clients gain a hands-on extension to their business as we turn their concepts into functional product. To learn more about ACDi, click here.
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