• Redesigned most frequently replaced electromechanical part on robot, transforming invasive repair process into simple external procedure, working with cross functions to meet ID, signal integrity, and regulatory needs

• Used ANSYS to refine failing machined part and guide transition to injection molding, reducing part cost by 80%

• Performed two root cause investigations regarding mechanical failure of plastic components, using experiments and analysis to work with vendors to develop recommendations preventing further issues

• Owned the mechanical design for 1 of 3 patent-pending architectures for an ultrasound-guided surgical robot to enable untrained individuals to perform skilled procedures, bringing it from initial idea to VOC-ready prototype

• Reduced packed size and weight of new architecture by more than 3o% over original, exceeding design goals 

• Planned and carried out VOC study to clarify design path and better understand merits of different concepts

• Designed fixtures and experiments to conduct exploratory study concerning nitinol stiffness and leaflet coaptation in aortic valve implant, analyzing results with MATLAB and Minitab to assess effect of valve size

• Developed computer vision application using Python OpenCV to analyze valve movement under representative conditions and uncover previously unknown hemodynamic effects, informing the development path of 2 designs

• Assisted with Gage R&R study to validate computer vision application to compare prototype valve designs, bringing about its adoption in the process development team

• Invented patent-pending bronchoscopy visualization accessory in company-wide innovation competition 

• Worked on 12+ investigative projects in cross-functional R&D team to aid in development of the latest iteration of an annuloplasty implant and its delivery system, evaluating both clinical and mechanical metrics 

• Created test methods and fixturing to guide design and DFMA for catheter handles, injection molded parts, and implant components, reducing cost and improving efficacy with appropriate geometric tolerances

• Aided in planning of design requirements document (DRD) for design verification to prepare for PMA submission

• Designed custom component with SolidWorks to temporarily actuate implant in vivo, allowing more than 3x greater data to be collected with each animal tested

• Designed jigs and fixtures using Autodesk Inventor to reduce assembly time and improve production efficiency 

• Worked with line workers and other engineers to identify pain points in assembly process 

• Created machining drawings and product documentation to be sent to external vendors and for internal use

• Created 3D models and part drawings for 20+ LED display projects with complex shapes using SolidWorks

• Ensured custom products met specifications through communication with clients and manufacturing team

• Programmed in VBA with the SolidWorks API to automate the mechanical and electrical design of mass-produced displays, freeing engineering time and equipping sales team to independently quote designs