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Longford, Ie

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Reliability and R&D engineer responsible for test development, characterization and application on Apple products.• Development and characterizations of reliability requirements and specifications • Development of test methods for new technologies based on expected failure and field usage • Identification and commissioning of necessary test tools and equipment• Collaboration with local and international suppliers to bring-up reliability test capabilities • Reliability test planning, modelling and execution• Documentation of specifications, test methods and results • Presentation of results and status updates to engineering and executive teams• SOP generation and training of operator teams

County Sligo, Ireland

Epona Biotech (previously trading as Stablelab). Mechanical development lead of new medical devices specializing in blood analysis systems.• Design for Manufacture (DFM) using SolidWorks CAD• Risk analysis (FMEA) and test plan development and ownership across NPI functions• Coordination of compliance testing of EMC standards for scientific and medical equipment• Product compliance and technical file curation for CE and FCC directives including RoHS3• Transfer of products from development into manufacturing including SOP and audit protocols• Prototype and NPI build evaluation and maintenance of manufacturing traceability matrices

Kildare, Ireland

• Critical test plan design enabling on-time product development. Launched products successfully by discovering weakness and optimizing designs within planned test cycles. • Establishment of elevated temperature Acceleration Factors leading to life estimates that create audit test-time durations. Subsequent early identification of shifts in manufacturing processes and removal of reduced performance of product.• FMEA and appropriate test identification by categorisation of fail modes into Usage, Time and event based mechanisms.• Design of parts for rapid prototyping and Injection Moulding production using 3D CAD and supported with 2D documentation.• Accelerated and elevated stress “Test to Failure” regime design and implementation to identify failure modes and model reliability.

Kildare, Ireland

• Accommodation of high risk, schedule driven programmes by implementing Set-Based Design methodologies to deliver best design option on schedule.• Emerging market focus using simulated extreme environmental conditions. • New Industrial Design product development to satisfy the marketing cosmetic appearance of products whilst still adhering to standards of durability and performance.• Test submission and data analysis involving shock, temperature and pressure excursions• Design of parts for rapid proto and production Injection Moulding tooling using 3D CAD.• Arrhenius modelling and analysis using elevated temperature testing to estimate life.• Test-to-Failure regime minimizing the number of units in test whilst maximizing failure data. • Weibull analysis to assess the survivability of systems using failure data.• Discovery Based Testing to identify vulnerable interfaces and failure mechanisms. • Transport climate modelling.

Athlone, Ireland

• Delivery of bespoke prototype unit’s on-time to customer that exceeded expectations in terms of functionality, serviceability and cosmetic appearance. The project was completed within cost targets and contributed to the R&D budget for future in-house projects.• Digital Media Kiosk prototype design and development of functional case parts.• Technical literature authorship for maintenance and assembly routines of field prototypes.• Design and analysis of parts using SolidWorks (3D) and parts drawings generation

Basingstoke, Uk

• Completion of design, testing and validation of parts to maintain programme within a quick-turn schedule (9 months). The launched product completed a critical product line-up.• On-schedule joint project that involved the design of a 29” TV enclosure, its bespoke TV stand and shipping packaging was completed on time and on budget.• Large and piece-part design using 3D CAD design and 2D documentation control. • Safety and reliability testing and analysis (drop, vibration, shock and environmental).• Product test failure investigation from initial report through modification and validation.

Pencoed, Wales, Uk

• Design and validation of key parts for manufacture of TV, TV stands & packaging.• Approved Safety Engineer qualification (electrical safety and reliability).• Finishing technologies application wet paint, powder coating, printing, foil coating applications.• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and design out potential weaknesses.• Use of mould flow analysis of plastic injection moulded parts to assist component design.• TV Picture and Sound meeting constructed to appraise the quality of new models. • Model Structure List (MSL), Engineering Bill of Materials (EBM) and Bill of Materials (BOM).• Engineering Change Notification (ECN) and Production Change Notification (PCN) creation.

Pencoed, Wales, Uk

• Evaluation and development components for new and derivative CTV products. Existing components were adapted or redesigned for refreshed TV assemblies. This involved analysis by reliability testing and design modification using 2D CAD.• Investigation of Tool Failure Reports (TFR) from vendors and the creation of Tool Modification Requests (TMR) to ensure minimal impact on parts supply for production. • Liaising and communication with vendor engineers to agree design refinements and implement quality standards.• Injection moulding tool trial organisation and review of tool performance for approval for high volume production.

L8 Certificate, Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs And Quality

• US medical device regulations • Risk management and design control • Validation and calibration • EU medical device regulations •.

L8 Specialist Diploma, Medical Device Science

• Human Anatomy and Physiology • Biocompatibility & Device Design • Mechanics of Solids • Medical Device Science Final project.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Innovation Studies

Masters full-time course aimed at Design, Engineering and Science post-graduates from academic and industrial backgrounds. • Applied.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Product Design

Development of raw design realization skills with a work placement during year three: • Idea generation and concept development &.