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Robert Fornefeld Brings 20 Years of Experience to STI

Apr 04, 2019

Robert Fornefeld as Master Instructor.

Robert Fornefeld as Master Instructor.

STI Electronics, Inc., a full-service organization providing training services, training materials, analytical/failure analysis, prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract PCB assembly, is pleased to announce the hiring of Robert Fornefeld as Master Instructor.

Fornefeld will be responsible for conducting IPC certification courses for both Certified IPC Specialists and Trainers. Additionally, he is currently serving as a co-chair on the IPC-A-610 technical task group and will remain involved with IPC technical and training committees.

Fornefeld joins STI with more than 17 years in the electronics manufacturing industry and 20 years in technical and corporate education.  

“Robert’s experience in electronics manufacturing training will be a great benefit to STI’s students,” said Pat Scott, Director of Training Services. “The addition of Robert to the Training Department will allow us to maintain a presence in the IPC committees while we continue to meet customer demands.”


Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract PCB assembly in the electronics industry. STI also produces a complete line of solder training kits and training support products. For more information, visit www.stiusa.com.

STI Electronics, Inc., a full-service organization providing training services, training materials, analytical/failure analysis, prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract PCB assembly, is pleased to announce the hiring of Robert Fornefeld as Master Instructor.

Fornefeld will be responsible for conducting IPC certification courses for both Certified IPC Specialists and Trainers. Additionally, he is currently serving as a co-chair on the IPC-A-610 technical task group and will remain involved with IPC technical and training committees.

Fornefeld joins STI with more than 17 years in the electronics manufacturing industry and 20 years in technical and corporate education.  

“Robert’s experience in electronics manufacturing training will be a great benefit to STI’s students,” said Pat Scott, Director of Training Services. “The addition of Robert to the Training Department will allow us to maintain a presence in the IPC committees while we continue to meet customer demands.”


Since 1982, STI Electronics, Inc. (STI) has been the premier full service organization for training, consulting, laboratory analysis, prototyping, and small-to-medium volume contract PCB assembly in the electronics industry. STI also produces a complete line of solder training kits and training support products. For more information, visit www.stiusa.com.

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