Patrick Batten Email & Phone Number

California, 94086, Us

California, 94086, Us

Cross functional engineering manager developing automation and test equipment in surgical robotics manufacturing

Cupertino, California, Us

Development of new technology in optical sensing including laser imaging optics, miniature molded optics, and mechanical design for products including Watch Ultra and Pro Display. Implementation of optical sensing technology in consumer products. Sensor design and prototyping, product integration, and high volume production in US and offshore factories. Miniature imaging and non-imaging optical systems, laser systems, optical assembly, control interconnect, and technical manufacturing processes for miniature electro-optical systems and controls.

Specification, development, and release of four product candidates for mobile and industrial MEMS based 3D sensing in two yearsDesigned opto-mechanics for miniature MEMS based laser projector in six monthsCreated supply chain for miniature molded optics capable of five million units per yearLed a cross functional engineering team to develop a new MEMS based 3D image capture system including miniature optical laser projection and imaging systems, drive electronics, ASIC, FPGA, firmware, and software.Electrical, mechanical, software, and optical engineersDevelopment of 3D optical sensors for consumer and industrial applicationsProgram managementWork with design and manufacturing partners in Asia and EuropeSupply chain creation and managementBusiness process creation and managementHR and facilities management

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Led team to design six new X-ray tube products in one yearReorganized engineering team to support R&D and manufacturing efforts, reducing product development time, and increasing product qualityFocused engineering on use of analytical methods to increase X-ray tube performance and qualityLed a team of engineers in R&D and sustaining engineering for Varian industrial X-ray tubes (IXT). Development and support of Varian X-ray tubes used for high speed digital imaging, X-ray fluorescence, non-destructive testing, and baggage screening, from 50KV to 450KV. Reorganized team to focus skill-sets on highly analytical nature of X-ray tube design. Focused engineering roles on high voltage stress, materials science, and thermal and flow analysis. Created a sub-team focused specifically on customer quality and manufacturing process improvements.

Chicago, Us

Led mechanical engineering team to double movement speed of surgical imaging systemLaunched three product line improvements in one year: ultrasound, flat panel, and new imaging unitMentored mechanical engineering teams in the US, China, and India to develop three high performance surgical imaging systemsLed a team of engineers in R&D and product support for GE Healthcare's line of surgical X-ray solutions. Led development of new technologies for surgical imaging systems. Led engineering teams in the US, India, and China to develop leading surgical imaging products. Technologies include X-ray tubes, X-ray generation, Cooling systems, Motion control, and X-ray imaging. Interaction with customers including surgeons and operating room staff. Development of new functions and features for future products. Interaction with production as well as component and subassembly suppliers. Regulatory planning and execution to meet medical device and quality system requirements.

Yokne'Am Ilit, Tsafon, Il

Led development and release for business leading surgical laser system, the Selecta DuetSpecified and led engineering team to design surgical laser scanning system, the ArrayManaged technology development and created three clinical trial systems for technology to reduce macular degenerationEngineering management of cross functional engineering team. Project management from concept to obsolescence. Research and design of ophthalmic laser surgery systems. Products include laser sources, optics, small mechanisms, and stepper and servo systems. Mechanical design and analysis for machined, sheetmetal, cast, and plastic parts. Vendor interaction with overseas design partners and local vendors. Test development and production process development for precision optical laser systems.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Development of high precision machine technology. Development and management of offshore manufacturing and design partners.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Led team to design and release commercial CPU test system diagnostic robot in two yearsDesigned 3D gantry system for automated probe sensorManagement of procurement processing and development of relationships with manufacturing partners through production.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Led manufacturing team to increase shipments of 5DX 3D automated solder inspection systems from 12-24 units per monthDeveloped postponement plan to reduce customer ship time from 11 days to 24 hoursProduction management and engineering management for high precision complex automated test equipment.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

Mechanical engineering design lead: Scanjet 6200Mechanical design engineer: Scanjet 5p and Scanjet 6100Mechanical design engineer: network hubs, routers, and switches

Education record

Certificate, Leadership

Education record

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering