Perla Plascencia
About Perla Plascencia
Perla Plascencia is a Hardware Design Assurance Engineer at Boston Scientific, with a background in bioengineering and biomedical engineering.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Perla Plascencia is currently employed at Boston Scientific as a Hardware Design Assurance Engineer. She has been with the company since 2019 in San Jose, CA. In her role, Perla combines her expertise in bioengineering and electrical engineering to ensure the reliability and safety of hardware components. Her work directly supports the company's mission to enhance the quality of life through innovative medical solutions.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Before her current position, Perla worked at Abbott as a Characterization Engineer from 2018 to 2019. During this 8-month tenure, she was responsible for characterizing and testing medical devices, ensuring they met specific quality and performance standards. Her role involved rigorous analysis and a deep understanding of bioengineering principles.
Academic Background at University of California, Santa Cruz
Perla Plascencia attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from 2015 to 2018. She concentrated her studies on Bioelectronics, combining knowledge of bioengineering and electrical engineering. Her academic work focused on applying electronic components to understand and improve bodily functions.
Early Career at College of the Sequoias
Perla commenced her higher education at College of the Sequoias, studying Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics from 2012 to 2015. She achieved three Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees in these fields. During this time, she also worked as an Instructional Assistant for 5 months in 2015. This role helped lay the groundwork for her expertise in various engineering disciplines.
High School Education at Mount Whitney High School
Perla Plascencia completed her high school education at Mount Whitney High School, where she achieved her diploma from 2008 to 2011. This early academic foundation prepared her for her extensive studies in engineering and bioengineering, paving the way for her future career in medical device engineering.