Michael Quintana Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Ct, Us

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

I currently work on the R&D Engineering team for the Simple Plex microfluidics platform.-Drive product robustness through automated manufacturing process improvements-Design and program automated test rigs using LabVIEW-Develop custom pneumatic control scripts for microfluidic cartridge testing and development-Lead data analysis for engineering projects-Translate production output into Power BI metrics for inventory management, throughput analysis, and process… Show more I currently work on the R&D Engineering team for the Simple Plex microfluidics platform.-Drive product robustness through automated manufacturing process improvements-Design and program automated test rigs using LabVIEW-Develop custom pneumatic control scripts for microfluidic cartridge testing and development-Lead data analysis for engineering projects-Translate production output into Power BI metrics for inventory management, throughput analysis, and process improvement-Review and disposition submissions as part of our site Innovation Program review board Show less

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

I started at Bio-Techne as a Product Support Engineer for the Simple Plex microfluidics platform.-Led two NPI projects to completion, adhering to an ISO 13485 product realization process-Automated mechanical and fluidic performance testing with Power Automate, custom scripts, and Python-Developed internal data analysis tools using SQL and Power BI-Spearheaded various continuous improvement investigations-Supported various platform projects with data analysis and… Show more I started at Bio-Techne as a Product Support Engineer for the Simple Plex microfluidics platform.-Led two NPI projects to completion, adhering to an ISO 13485 product realization process-Automated mechanical and fluidic performance testing with Power Automate, custom scripts, and Python-Developed internal data analysis tools using SQL and Power BI-Spearheaded various continuous improvement investigations-Supported various platform projects with data analysis and visualization in R-Developed and led comprehensive training programs for field and internal team members-Inaugural speaker for the Simple Plex Story Time series - "Finding a Creative Outlet in a Technical Role" where I spoke about using my creative hobbies to amplify my technical work-Implemented a project team photo initiative to celebrate wins Show less

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Phoenix, Arizona

I worked at Honeywell Aerospace as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Advanced Tech for Engines & Power Systems.-Performed mechanical design and drafting of components and sub-assemblies for the turbine module of a turboshaft helicopter engine-Designed fixtures for Silicon Carbide Thermal Crystal (SiC Chip) installation for turbine thermal analysis-Performed radial and linear tolerance stack analysis for a turboprop engine gearbox-Collaborated across engineering specialties… Show more I worked at Honeywell Aerospace as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Advanced Tech for Engines & Power Systems.-Performed mechanical design and drafting of components and sub-assemblies for the turbine module of a turboshaft helicopter engine-Designed fixtures for Silicon Carbide Thermal Crystal (SiC Chip) installation for turbine thermal analysis-Performed radial and linear tolerance stack analysis for a turboprop engine gearbox-Collaborated across engineering specialties, from aerodynamics to thermal to advanced manufacturing Show less

Davis, Ca

I worked at Gold Standard Diagnostics as a member of the Field Service, Product Development, and Manufacturing engineering teams.Field Service Engineering:-Installed, troubleshot, and repaired fully-automated medical diagnostic instruments with electro-mechanical-fluidic systems in laboratories nationwide-Trained new technical service employees in servicing methods-Documented technical service reports accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner to comply with ISO, FDA, and… Show more I worked at Gold Standard Diagnostics as a member of the Field Service, Product Development, and Manufacturing engineering teams.Field Service Engineering:-Installed, troubleshot, and repaired fully-automated medical diagnostic instruments with electro-mechanical-fluidic systems in laboratories nationwide-Trained new technical service employees in servicing methods-Documented technical service reports accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner to comply with ISO, FDA, and GSD policies-Maintained professional relationships with laboratory directors and technicians across the West CoastProduct Development Engineering:-Designed plastic products in SolidWorks for injection molding based on design constraints and product qualifications from the product managers and manufacturing consultants-Drafted 2D technical drawings for these products-Rendered photorealistic model images for the products in PhotoView360Manufacturing Engineering:-Drafted and revised 2D technical drawings for manufacturing and inspection records in SolidWorks-Created assembly exploded view images and fluidic connection diagrams for assembly procedures and service manuals Show less

Davis, Ca

I started working at Gold Standard Diagnostics as a member of the Operations team.-Performed visual and dimensional incoming inspection on components based on technical drawings with GD&T-Prepared parts, subassemblies, and testing kits for sales orders-Built shipping crates, set up a new warehouse, and expertly labeled several thousands of bottles

Greater Los Angeles Area

I manufactured parts for personal and educational projects under the guidance of a mentor.-Machined parts of a tape dispenser assembly using a manual lathe and CNC mill, programmed with Mastercam-Designed a trombone mouthpiece with SolidWorks and 3D-printed it-Manufactured various parts based on technical drawings with GD&T

Greater Los Angeles Area

I led the 2014 Trombone Section of the Trojan Marching Band with my co-Section Leader.-Led music and marching rehearsals four times per week during football season-Booked and performed in gigs throughout Southern California many times per week-Met weekly with other Section Leaders and the Band Director to discuss plans for improvement and continued excellence-Performed on the Queen Latifah Show, on America's Got Talent, at halftime with Jason Derulo, for professional sports… Show more I led the 2014 Trombone Section of the Trojan Marching Band with my co-Section Leader.-Led music and marching rehearsals four times per week during football season-Booked and performed in gigs throughout Southern California many times per week-Met weekly with other Section Leaders and the Band Director to discuss plans for improvement and continued excellence-Performed on the Queen Latifah Show, on America's Got Talent, at halftime with Jason Derulo, for professional sports teams (Lakers, Dodgers, Ducks), and for over a million fans including my parents Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

I worked in the Motion Analysis Laboratory alongside physical therapists and biomedical engineers to research treatment planning for cerebral spina bifida using gait analysis.-Assisted in setup for patient gait analysis-Modeled 3D kinetic and kinematic gait data using Vicon Workstation-Generated gait analysis reports for physician use-Processed patient gait data in Excel

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: USC Men's Crew Viterbi School of Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: USC Trojan Marching Band Viterbi School of Engineering

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