Associate Engineer with over 20 years experience within the Medical Device Industry. Skilled in product, process and tooling development. Adept at taking projects from concept through manufacturing.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DepuySynthes / Codman Neuro
A Johnson & Johnson Company, Miami, FL 2010 - Present
Associate Engineer Research and Development
Support in design and development responsibilities for both implantable and access devices. Responsibilities include developing prototypes, new processes, test methods, associated fixtures and equipment along with generating documentation releases and training of production personnel. Maintain test laboratory that is used for both product development and as an interface for Research and Development to interface with customers.
Designed, developed and commercialized distal access catheter to compete in niche DAC market. Product was first new product released by Neurovascular division in 6 years and has received positive feedback from industry.
Assisted team in developing high profile implantable device scheduled for limited release in 2015.
Micrus Endovascular
Miramar, FL 2008 - 2010
Associate Engineer Research and Development
Support in design and development responsibilities for neurovascular access devices. Responsibilities include developing prototypes, new processes, test methods, associated fixtures and equipment along with generating documentation releases and training of production personnel. Maintain test laboratory that is used for both product development and as an interface for Research and Development to interface with customers.
Developed a process that allowed the company to manufacture a key component for a product in-house. As a result, this new process accounted for $750,000 a year in savings.
Developed a coating process that was originally performed by an outside vendor. New process accounted for $250,000 a year in savings.
CORDIS CORPORATION /
CORDIS A JOHNSON & JOHNSON COMPANY, Miami Lakes, FL 1992 - 2007
Senior New Product Development Technician / Tool Engineering Technician
Support in the design of medical devices including prototype, product, process and machine design. Design and assembly of complex tools, which often require electrical, pneumatic, software and/or mechanical design. Provide technical assistance in the process of releasing a product to production including documentation releases, production personnel training and process problem troubleshooting. Routinely troubleshoot complex machines as well as PC driven systems in the event of malfunction and/or production stoppages. Provide guidance, advice, training and technical support for employees and technicians, when necessary, throughout the facility.
Designed portable demonstration materials to showcase strengths of new products to customers.
Developed and executed comparative product studies where data was used to improve product design and make decisions in acquiring technologies. Received a Silver “Encore Award” as a result of work on this project.
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