Kristen Roque
About Kristen Roque
Kristen Roque is a Senior Product Design Engineer specializing in Interconnects at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in mechanical engineering and quality auditing.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Kristen Roque currently holds the position of Senior Product Design Engineer, Interconnects at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began this role in 2020 and has been contributing to various projects focusing on interconnects. Her location of work is Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before her current position, Kristen served as a Senior Internal Quality Auditor at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2019 to 2020, she focused on quality auditing initiatives within the organization, ensuring stringent adherence to internal quality standards over the course of one year.
Mechanical Engineering Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Kristen Roque worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Mechanical Engineer II from 2015 to 2019 in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. During her four-year tenure, she gained extensive experience in mechanical engineering aspects and contributed to the development and improvement of medical devices and related products.
Mechanical Designer and Drafter at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
From 2014 to 2015, Kristen was engaged as a Mechanical Designer/Drafter II at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics in Tarrytown, New York. Her responsibilities included the detailed drafting and designing of mechanical components, leveraging her skills in 3D CAD software.
Product Development Engineering at Biomet Spine & Bone Healing Technologies
In 2013, Kristen worked as a Product Development Engineering Co-op for a period of 10 months at Biomet Spine & Bone Healing Technologies in Parsippany, New Jersey. She performed essential mechanical testing on spine implants for FDA 501k submissions and contributed to enhancing product development processes.
Education in Biomedical Engineering
Kristen Roque studied Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Biomechanics at New Jersey Institute of Technology. She obtained her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, developing a strong foundation in biomechanics and preparing for a successful career in engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kristen possesses extensive technical skills and expertise, including proficiency in 3D CAD software such as CREO (Pro/E), NX, Solidworks, and ANSYS. She is knowledgeable in DFMA, GD&T (ASME Y14.5 1996, 2009 & 2018), and Tolerance Stack-ups. Her experience also includes validation/qualification documentation testing (IQ/OQ/PQ) and continuous improvement practices such as CAPA, external/internal auditing, and root-cause analysis.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
In her free time, Kristen enjoys activities such as powerlifting, tinkering with film cameras, perfecting her cooking skills, and reading non-fiction books. These hobbies provide her with a balance between her professional and personal life, ensuring a well-rounded lifestyle.