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New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Design and development of the physician Console and Sim Pack for the Ottava surgical robotic system

R&D team- design of physician interface for surgical robotic system.

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Leading cross functional teams in multiple design/product improvement projects and NPI efforts.Management of multiple engineers, an engineering technician, and interns.Optimizing disposable cartridge component/assembly design, manufacturing equipment, and manufacturing processes to increase yield, improve performance and decrease assembly time.

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Project manager and mechanical design engineer for a disposable cartridge continuous improvement project, coordinating between all departments to move from conceptualization to validated product. Mechanical designer for spectrometer-based instrument and blood-handling disposable subsystems. Designed/redesigned components to increase manufacturing yield, decrease manufacturing/assembly time, and decrease cost of goods. Design of plastic components, especially for injection molding. Development of automated manufacturing equipment and fixtures. Writing and execution of verification and validation tests. Statistical analysis of experimental results. Communication with machinists, injection molding, die cutting, stamping, thermoforming, and automated manufacturing tool suppliers. Creation and revision of drawings for various manufacturing processes. Use of manual mill, lathe, and 3D printer (SLA) for rapid prototype creation.

Mechanical design of robotic mechanisms and user-machine interfaces. Electromechanical system design, fabrication, and use for experimentation. Human Factors Lead, which involved developing specifications to maximize the user experience and device safety. R&D and product development on the tactile/vibrotactile feedback portion of a full-body haptic suit. Project management including development of specifications, project budgets, and timelines. Hiring and supervision of engineers and interns. Design and manufacturing of polymer components and assemblies. Design of experiments for improved component performance and yield.

San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us

I worked as a mechanical system design engineer as a subcontractor for the start-up HaptX (Prev. Axon VR). This involved the iterative design of mechanisms for a biomimetic exoskeleton prototype with the capacity to apply haptic feedback while interfacing with a virtual environment.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

This position provided training in the areas of process improvement, design of experiments, document control measures, product development phases, fixture design for automated manufacturing, and both mechanical and electrical ISO testing standards. I developed, ran, and assessed a number of experiments to ensure design feasibility and advance manufacturing proficiency. Mechanical design, data analytics, part sourcing, and supplier communications were part of my daily tasks.

San Diego, California, Us

I gained training and experience in the areas of creating and utilizing regression tests for software QA, implementing test matrices and test cases in program evaluation, and experience working on large scale projects in an independent atmosphere. The position also involved communication between software developers and myself to establish how critical bugs were.

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Solidworks modeling and creation of drawings for parts, assemblies and fixtures, medical device testing and evaluation, official report writing for test protocol, results, and operating and manufacturing instructions.Testing done in a wet lab included burst pressure and tensile testing. I was also exposed to manufacturing and testing in a controlled environment room, manufacturing lines, laser welding, using a smart scope, and designing with respect to machining.

Austin, Texas, Us

Bachelor Of Science, Master Of Science, Biomedical Engineering

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