Tess D.

Senior R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific

Greater Boston

About

Looking to expand my knowledge of the medical device industry, specifically related to Endoscopy products. I want to continue to grow and learn in my field, while helping the general public to live better lives.

Experience

  • Boston Scientific (Full-time · 8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior R&D Engineer
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • R&D Engineer II
      Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      •R&D lead for EU MDR remediation, submission, and implementation projects for multiple products across the Endoscopy division. Summer intern supervisor in 2021 and 2022. •Execute Investigations and Implementations of Correction Actions and Preventative Actions (CAPAs). •Development of test methods for design verification testing: Test method validations (Gage R&R) of variable test methods. Developed test fixturing for use in test methods using SolidWorks and rapid prototyping (3D printing). •Execute design verification testing for multiple projects: Perform statistical evaluation of data collected during design verification testing. •Support design changes to current products for manufacturing, labeling, packaging, or complaint related issues.

    • R&D Engineer I
      Jul 2018 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Sustaining current products on the market in BSC Infection Prevention portfolio. •Technical Lead for VIP Project: Leading cross functional team to deliver project deliverables. Executed prototype verification of device design. Support supplier in performing validation on 20 cavity thermoforming tool. •Supported remediation and integration of multiple different products acquired by BSC into BSC internal system. •Execute Investigations and Implementations of Correction Actions and Preventative Actions (CAPAs). •Development of test methods for design verification testing: Test method validations (Gage R&R) of variable test methods. Developed test fixturing for use in test methods using SolidWorks and rapid prototyping (3D printing). •Execute design verification testing for multiple projects: Perform statistical evaluation of data collected during design verification testing. •Support design changes to current products for manufacturing, labeling, packaging, or complaint related issues.

  • University of Iowa (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Peer Advisor-Biomedical Engineering
      Aug 2017 - May 2018 · 10 mos

      Help students to plan class schedule for upcoming semesters. Answer any questions regarding classes, opportunities around campus, academic support, and providing resources for all students to succeed!

    • Student Dinning Assistant
      Jan 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 · 5 mos

      Assisted students with any questions regarding assignments or the class, support the professor during class, grade assignments including project proposals and team activities

  • Endoscopy R&D Sustaining, Co-op at Boston Scientific
    Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 · 6 mos

    Developed a test method for evaluating kink resistance of endoscopic balloon catheters. Researched various existing test methods to leverage for new test method. Documented in detail the procedure for testing balloons per quality management procedures. Executed newly developed test method to confirm the test was suitable for evaluating kink resistance. Authored risk documentation for compliance to corporate Material of Animal Origin standards. Conducted product verification testing on multiple product families for endoscopic use. Testing conducted on Instron for tensile and compression and also functional testing in simulated use fixtures. Prepared samples for testing and assembled test fixtures per applicable methods. Calculated, analyzed data and reported it in an organized report format. Competed in company promoted Innovation Challenge. Participated on a team to brainstorm solutions to improve a current product performance. Resulted in 3 IPs submitted.

  • Student Dining Assistant at University of Iowa Housing and Dinning
    Aug 2015 - May 2016 · 10 mos

    Prepare and serve food at multiple different food stations. Clean cooking and dining areas.

  • Cashier at Fareway Stores, Inc.
    Aug 2012 - May 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Assisted with inventory, aided customers with location of items, and trained new employees on computer system and daily procedures.