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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Marlborough, Ma, Us

St Paul, Mn, Us

DEVICE REPROCESSING, MEDICAL SOLUTIONS DIVISION● Led mechanical design activities for new electro-mechanical Auto-reader devices● Drove development, sourcing, and design maintenance of assembly components from concept development through product launch and post-launch● Contributed to multiple utility and design patents related to sterilization processing devices currently on the market and in development● Owned all CAD model/print creation, BOM structure, and transfer of designs to contract manufacturing via lifecycle management system● Created concept prototypes throughout development from early ideation to established design change brainstorming (3D printing, shop tools, arduino, pcb prototyping)● Worked with external vendors to source component prototypes across many categories (molding, machining, coating, flex circuit, raw resin, labeling, die cutting, sheet metal, etc)● Proficient in Siemens NX (UGNX) modeling and drafting (translation of industrial design concepts to master models, prototyping, and updates from design for manufacturing activities (molded and machined part design)● Conducted testing to generate product specifications, created verification test methods, executed design verification activities to support FDA submissions

Marlborough, Ma, Us

PERIPHERAL INTERVENTIONS, VENOUS DISEASE● Ideation, design, and prototyping of new devices for DVT space● VOC and formative studies conducted through Physician interactions● Evaluation of prototypes through animal and cadaver studies● Development of bench test methods and fixturing (Solidworks, 3D Printing)● Statistical methods, data analysis, and presentation used to drive development decisions (Design of Experiments, Minitab)

NEUROMODULATION R&D● Design and prototyping of neuromodulation lead and extension● Created product drawings using Solidworks● Prepared feasibility protocol and test methods● Assisted with process development (silicone molding, bonding, reflow, and assembly techniques)● Worked with external and internal suppliers to obtain prototype components and fixtures

Fairbanks, Ak, Us

THESISMagnesium Alloy Corrosion in Simulated Body Fluid● Publications in Applied Surface Science (February 2016), JOM (March 2016), and Surface Innovations (December 2016)● Organized experiments to evaluate corrosion resistance of Micro-arc Oxidation and Polymer coated Mg alloy samples in simulated body fluids● Designed and built mechanical test fixtures for 4-point bend testing of Mg alloy samples in a corrosive fluid vessel● Additional skills: CAD (Solidworks), SEI, SEM, WDS, Electron Microprobe, Electrochemical Corrosion Testing, FEA, Machine Shop Tools, PrototypingTEACHING ASSISTANT● Prepared lectures, HW/Lab assignments, and provided assistance to students with coursework● Courses Supported: Solidworks, Machine Design, Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics, Dynamics

TOPAS FI SLING● Presented to FDA during Pre-PMA submission review of the TOPAS device● Owned final design validation activities interviewing trial study physicians on product useNEXT-GEN PROLAPSE REPAIR● Coordinated project Pre-DV activities● Planned development builds, testing, and organized data presentation for tests related to all product specifications● Co-inventor on patent for main implant component● Produced prototype devices for evaluation in cadaver experimentsOTHER R&D TASKS:● Owned design documentation including product specification rationales, print specifications, test methods, and verification/validation reports● Utilized cadaver specimens to gain product performance data, measure simulated implantation loads, and establish anatomically relevant product specifications● Designed and built fixtures for test development using Solidworks and Creo (Pro/E)● Planned and executed experiments which established design specifications for a new laproscopic sacrocolpopexy product

Marlborough, Ma, Us

CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD● Assisted engineering builds of production and prototype cardiac leads on development product line● Lean manufacturing● Lead process techniques: medical adhesive bonding, laser welding, reflow, stringing, joining, measurement tools

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

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