PCB Chat 156: Lauren Waslick and Kristen Aguiar of Newgrange Design

PCB Chat 156: Lauren Waslick and Kristen Aguiar of Newgrange Design

May 27, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 364

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Lauren Waslick and Kristen Aguiar discuss their unexpected careers in PCBs and the challenges of a male-dominated industry.

Printed circuit designers Lauren Waslick and Kristen Aguiar of Newgrange Design have become mainstays as presenters at industry conferences such as PCB East and PCB West. Neither, however, anticipated a career in PCBs coming out of college. They discuss their career paths, finding mentors, and adjusting to a male-heavy industry with PCEA managing editor Ryann Howard.

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