Experience

Switchback Medical
• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Product Development Engineer

  • May 2023 - Present


Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Use Conditions/Test Engineer

  • Jul 2021 - May 2023

  I am a Test and Use Conditions engineer, although I wear many hats. The majority of my experience has been in whole testing process, from determining what data is needed, what test needs to be chosen (or developed), what fixtures/equipment is need, how to setup and run the test, and how to gather, analyze, and present the data collected. I have developed characterization tests for many catheter samples as well as created documents for future test method validation. I have also tested and analyzed lead body fatigue to aid in design In addition to creating test fixtures, I also have modeled hearts and lungs in SolidWorks and Mimics/3-Matic. These 3D printed models are used for both testing and clinical showcases Show less



Menards

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Receiver/Material Handler

  • May 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Kept store operations running smoothly by collaborating with all departments and team members • Reduced overall store costs by properly operating and maintaining motorized equipment • Increased shopping experiences by helping guests find items throughout the store • Kept store operations running smoothly by collaborating with all departments and team members • Reduced overall store costs by properly operating and maintaining motorized equipment • Increased shopping experiences by helping guests find items throughout the store



The University of Iowa - College of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Biomedical Research Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Focus: Modeling and analyzing loads on the head, neck, and spine using finite element analysis • Identifying origin and insertion points on a physical spine model to assess anatomical positions of load bearing muscles• Drafting computer models of the head, neck, and spine using 3D scanning and modeling and computer aided design • Interpreting quantitative force data applied to the cervical spine using finite element analysis• Presenting and documenting research and findings to stakeholders Show less

• Lead Product Development Engineer

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Focus: Optimized an ankle prosthetic’s weight bearing capabilities and durability through prototype development and testing• Evaluated the design control cycle and analyze the user needs and device requirements• Modeled the ankle prosthetic using Creo Parametric to simulate stress and compressive forces to create a quantifiable baseline• Proposed material and design changes to increase overall durability by analyzing and comparing material properties• Modeled new spacer and plate designs which increased stress distribution and decreased overall wear using computer-aided design Show less

• Lead Product Development Engineer

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Focus: Conceptualize and develop a new medical device to assist patients in the transition to complete dentures• Conceptualized and developed a new medical device which reduces jaw muscle atrophy by allowing proper jaw motion and function• Compiled several candidate material properties and fabrication techniques to achieve proper biocompatibility using ISO 10993 and ANSI 99 and 139 standards• Fabricated three different prototype designs using computer aided design and orthodontic techniques• Presented findings and testing results to the Department of Biomedical Engineering and potential biomedical investors Show less



Kum & Go

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

  • • Completed responsibilities to achieve company and store goals by collaborating with sales associates, sales managers, and regional managers • Utilized attention to ensure fresh quality products by rotating and refreshing various items • Increased customer satisfaction and retention by developing rapport with customers and vendors • • Completed responsibilities to achieve company and store goals by collaborating with sales associates, sales managers, and regional managers • Utilized attention to ensure fresh quality products by rotating and refreshing various items • Increased customer satisfaction and retention by developing rapport with customers and vendors



Minneapolis VA Heathcare System

• Job Shadow

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  • One-week experience to learn about development and testing of rehabilitation techniques and technologies for Veterans • One-week experience to learn about development and testing of rehabilitation techniques and technologies for Veterans