Quality Engineer

• May 2023 - Present

German Teacher

• Mar 2022 - May 2023

VNS OR Support Specialist

• Oct 2017 - Sep 2019

Validation Engineer

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

* Responsible for managing a summative usability study for a medical device (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulator)* Set up use cases and test scenarios as well as workflows for validation testing* Support of a 510(k) submission with the FDA * Was responsible for formative handling studies for a medical device (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulator) in accordance with IEC 62366 - The formative studies included testing the materials used for the device, the device´s haptical properties, its design and functionality, as well as its user interface - The outcomes of these studies had impact on the device´s risk management, design, packaging, and labelling* Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations for product improvement and marketability* Technical documentation in precise compliance with 21 CFR Part 820 and European Notified Bodies (e. g. Design History File, Design Validatin Plan, Usability Engineering File) Show less

Engineering Intern

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

* Experienced insight into the departments of Research and Development, Manufacturing and Marketing, Risk Assessment, and Quality Management* Technical documentation in compliance with 21 CFR Part 820

Dental/Oral Surgical Assistant, Dental Hygienist

• 2001 - 2009

* Delegated tasks and managed a team of assistants, including employee scheduling * Trained new personnel and apprentices * Assisted in dental and oral surgical procedures: - Preserving and sustaining care - Prosthetic care - Surgical care such as surgical removals of teeth, root amputations, insertion of implants * Performed professional oral cleaning * Interacted with patients in and out of the operating room * Responsible for meeting hygienic and sanitary standards such as disinfecting and cleaning dental and surgical devices and accessories * Managed appointments * Experience with working in sterile environment *Managed material and devices purchasing Show less