Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Key Contributions & Achievements:
• Designed, prototyped, and validated medical devices for patient handling and pressure injury prevention, including mechanical and textile components.
• Conducted hospital trials to evaluate product performance, train nurses and techs, and gather real-world usage insights.
• Collected, analyzed, and implemented direct feedback from clinical staff to improve usability, safety, and caregiver efficiency.
• Developed a patient placement matrix that guides optimal product selection for each patient scenario, enhancing clinical outcomes.
• Supported sales teams in hospital demonstrations, strengthening client relationships and product adoption.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, clinical) to implement design improvements based on field feedback.
• Maintained CAD models, testing data, and design documentation in compliance with medical device standards (ISO 13485 concepts).
• Applied sensor integration, mechanical testing, and prototyping expertise to improve product reliability and performance.
Technical & Professional Skills:
• Product design & prototyping (CAD, SolidWorks)
• Medical textile & mechanical component development
• Hospital trials & clinical training
• User feedback integration & product iteration
• Cross-functional collaboration & design validation
• Documentation & regulatory awareness