Sr. Hardware Test Engineer

05/2024 - current

[Full-Time]

Engineer III

04/2023 - 05/2024

[Full-Time]

• Developing tools for data extraction and analysis using Python from database backups
• Writing Java programs to compute nonlinear regressions for data
• Maintaining AWS EC2 instance with GPUs for use in testing and generating ML model and machine visions scripts
• Creating automated fixtures in LabView for manufacturing quality control testing, including motion control

Engineer II

10/2020 - 04/2023

[Full-Time]

• Creating Python emulation library to interface with digital control board of blood gas analyzer over parallel port
• Developing hardware, software, and processes for automated test fixture, including microfludics and temperature control fixtures
• Building tool for annotating images for use in YOLO machine learning model training

Engineer I

10/2018 - 10/2020

[Full-Time]

• Creating and maintaining new pilot fabrication area and process, for prototype disposable blood gas analyzer product, including introducing manufacturing operators to the space and procedures
• Owning 3D printed prototype CAD and configuration, updating and organizing the fabrication of new parts per the needs of the larger project team
• Designing test fixtures used to fabricate and test developmental disposable components, both from a hardware and software perspective
• Providing mechanical engineer support to the broader project team, especially process and systems engineering teams

Developer

06/2022 - 08/2023

[Part-Time]

• Developing Python libraries for use with CircuitPython, an implementation of Python for microcontrollers
• Maintaining automated tooling and scripts used to build and package libraries
• Managing continuous integration/development infrastructure throughout the CircuitPython codebase
• Reviewing pull requests from maintainers and contributors to open source libraries and tooling repositories

Product Development Test Engineer

08/2017 - 09/2018

[Full-Time]

• Authoring Verification and Validation plan for Class III medical device for surgical use
• Developing test procedures and protocols for verification testing
• Managing biocompatibility testing activity required for device pre-market approval submission
• Assisting with pre-verification testing to ensure design integrity before Verification and Validation

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

01/2017 - 09/2017

[Full-Time (Co-op)]

• Designing, assembling custom packaging for deliverable Clinical Devices
• Fabricating test fixture pieces and aids using lathes, drill presses, 3D printers, and laser cutters
• Assisting in verification and validation testing of clinical devices per internal and FDA, ISO 13485-based standards

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

01/2016 - 06/2016

[Full-Time (Co-op)]

• Organizing shipments of device cartridges to and from ISO cleanroom assembly areas and sterilization centers
• Authoring test protocols and reports, executing R&D testing of disposable components to guide design decisions
• Aiding in creation of drawings, CAD models for Design History File of electromechanical device

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

01/2015 - 06/2015

[Full-Time (Co-op)]

• Prototyping deployable structures for space application
• Designing iterations of prototypes in SolidWorks
• Utilizing 3D printers to print models for observation and testing feasibility of various manufacturing methods
• Presenting prototypes to an interdisciplinary team to showcase the project, its design guidelines, and iterations

Systems Engineering Co-op

01/2014 - 06/2014

[Full-Time (Co-op)]

• Authoring testing procedure documents, including plans and procedures
• Contacting third-party vendors to discuss and organize product testing
• Completing requirements traceability report, verifying that the product met all contractual requirements