Helena Sowder

Research & Development Engineer at maruho medical
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Boston

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Credentials

  • SolidWorks Certified Professional
    Dassault Systèmes
    Apr, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • SolidWorks Certified Associate
    Dassault Systèmes
    Mar, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • maruho medical
    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research & Development Engineer
      • May 2023 - Present

      • Responsible for the design of new implants and surgical instrumentation for sports medicine procedures • Responsible for the design of new implants and surgical instrumentation for sports medicine procedures

  • DePuy Synthes
    • United States
    • Medical Device
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Product Development Engineer
      • Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Utilized 3D CAD software NX to design, model, and prototype surgical instruments for use in a novel approach to total shoulder arthroplasty • Executed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS to simulate the intra-operative and post-operative stresses of instrument use in bone • Collaborated with an international team of design surgeons in cadaver lab visits and interactive calls • Developed clinically relevant test methods and performed mechanical testing to evaluate new designs and establish performance criteria • Moderated and documented multiple usability labs with surgeons and used feedback to drive design changes • Created complex CAD layouts of shoulder anatomy and surgical instruments to create visuals for Surgical Technique Guide provided to surgeons • Performed total shoulder arthroplasty procedures in a cadaver lab to evaluate instrument performance and develop general surgery skills • Completed design control documentation including product map and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to identify risks • Modeled coupons for an INHANCE system animal study in collaboration with multiple manufacturing sites • Prepared analysis of INHANCE reverse shoulder system surgical technique complexity versus competitors for use in marketing materials • Early in Career panelist at WISTEM2D event advising college women on pursuing STEM careers and navigating their first job search Show less

  • Hyalex Orthopaedics Inc.
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Product Development Intern
      • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

      • Designed in SolidWorks, built, and tested motorized station to precisely trim excess polymer from implants of variable size • Performed Installation/Operational Qualification (IOQ) of trimming station, wrote work instructions, and trained future operators • Created initial designs and prototypes of cleanroom-safe device for unfurling and punching material that optimizes operator use • Wrote Excel Macro to automatically compare and report discrepancies between separate data exports • Inspected raw materials and surgical instruments against product specifications and as part of a supplier complaint investigation Show less

  • GSK
    • United Kingdom
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Compliance Engineering Intern
      • May 2021 - Jul 2021

      • Reduced downtime at in-line weigh station by 41.6% overall and by 89.7% on the worst performing program through good run settings • Wrote work instructions to control weigh station program creation and changeover, standardized naming convention on all packaging lines, and removed 70+ outdated and duplicated programs following a deviation • Developed IOQ protocol for new filler component and updated On the Job training instructions and visual guide for assembly • Developed Preventative Maintenance schedules for packaging line electrical components Show less

  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manufacturing Validation Engineer Co-op
      • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

      • Completed technical risk assessment of new shipping lanes for qualification for OXLUMO launch • Performed periodic review of closed deviations, CAPAs, and change controls as well as recorded shipment temperature data to maintain qualified status of established transportation lanes • Developed RASCI chart for all activities and deliverables across departments for Transportation, Process, and Packaging & Labeling Validation • Identified 100+ mislabeled or missing validation documents in Veeva Vault and coordinated with Document Control to correct them Show less

  • Instron
    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Applications Engineer Co-op
      • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Modeled in SolidWorks and 3D printed prototypes of test components for novel specimen geometries • Performed manual and automated tensile testing on a wide variety of material types to provide individualized recommendations to customers • Wrote and edited technical proposals for customers seeking automated testing solutions • Assisted during Factory Acceptance Testing at Instron manufacturing facility to train customers on safe operation and Bluehill method set-up • Modeled in SolidWorks and 3D printed prototypes of test components for novel specimen geometries • Performed manual and automated tensile testing on a wide variety of material types to provide individualized recommendations to customers • Wrote and edited technical proposals for customers seeking automated testing solutions • Assisted during Factory Acceptance Testing at Instron manufacturing facility to train customers on safe operation and Bluehill method set-up

  • Macy's
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

      • Worked with customers to process purchases, returns, orders, and questions while managing dressing rooms and recovering sales floor • Worked with customers to process purchases, returns, orders, and questions while managing dressing rooms and recovering sales floor

Education

  • Northeastern University
    Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.92
    2021 - 2022
  • Northeastern University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.87 | Summa Cum Laude
    2017 - 2021
  • W.T. Woodson High School
    High School Diploma, GPA: 4.43 (weighted)
    2013 - 2017

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