Christina Stender
About Christina Stender
Christina Stender is a Product Engineer II at Plexus Corp. in Nampa, Idaho, with expertise in electronic assembly standards, advanced imaging techniques, and robotics, holding degrees in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Mechanical Engineering.
Work at Plexus
Currently, Christina Stender serves as a Product Engineer II at Plexus Corp. in Nampa, Idaho. She has been in this role since 2019, focusing on product design and engineering. Her responsibilities include providing design for manufacturability feedback specifically for printed circuit board assemblies and utilizing lean manufacturing principles to enhance production efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Christina Stender holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She also earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Mathematics and Physics from Southeast Missouri State University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in advanced imaging techniques and engineering principles.
Technical Skills and Projects
Christina has demonstrated a range of technical skills throughout her career. She has collected in vivo motion capture data to analyze kinematic and kinetic differences in orthopedic interventions. Additionally, she has written FPGA/real-time scripts for collecting in vivo fluoroscopic data and has experience in wiring and calibrating load cells for precise measurements. Her work also includes reading electronic schematics to develop non-standard PCBA manufacturing tests.
Certifications and Standards
Christina Stender is certified as an IPC A-610 Certified IPC Specialist, which indicates her expertise in electronic assembly standards. She is experienced in applying ASTM, J-STD, and IPC-610 specifications in her engineering projects. Her knowledge of these standards ensures compliance and quality in her work.
Research and Development Experience
In her research and development efforts, Christina has utilized ultrasound shear wave elastography to measure internal soft tissue stress. She has also processed various imaging data, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, and MRI data, to produce clearer images and measure internal features. Her work in deconstructing a c-arm to utilize internal and external signals further highlights her innovative approach to engineering challenges.