Kathy L.

Engineer @ MilliporeSigma

About

Experienced Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in FDA and ISO regulated industries. Skilled in Technical Writing, Problem Solving, Minitab, Solidworks/CAD, and Materials Engineering. Strong professional with a Master's degree focused in Biomedical/Medical Engineering & Bachelor's degree focused in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Country

United States

City

Greater Boston

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Project Management, Data Analysis, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Technical Documentation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Minitab, SolidWorks, Leadership, Development Testing, Problem Solving

Experience

Engineer

MilliporeSigma

2022-7 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Greater Boston

Process Engineer II

MilliporeSigma

2021-2 - 2022-6 · 1 yr 5 mos

New Hampshire, United States

Life science division at MilliporeSigma; finished goods manufacturing.

Associate Engineer, Research & Development

Stryker

2019-7 - 2020-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

Allendale, NJ

Spine division at Stryker; implants, instruments and surgical tools for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Engineering Graduate Research Assistant

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2019-1 - 2019-5 · 5 mos

Troy, NY

Center of Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies at RPI Saved hours of time by coding macros in ImageJ software for instantaneous analysis of 50+ images. Analyzed, compiled, and quantified results from fluorescence & intensity cell testing in organized format using ImageJ. Acquired images of macrophages using microscopy and provide analysis on light intensity.

Research Engineering Co-op, Schick Razors

Edgewell Personal Care

2018-6 - 2019-1 · 8 mos

Milford, CT

Co-op for the Research department of the Schick business unit at Edgewell Personal Care. Led testing and technical analysis of 4000+ data points for 300+ new method blades before deadlines. Coded macros for data analysis and graphing of 14,000+ lines of data and saved at least 5 hours of time. Established testing procedures and designed fixture for new concept product development testing using CAD program, Solidworks. Implemented design of experiment (DOE) for problematic equipment and composed technical documentation. Extracted and analyzed weld strength data results by operating Instron in compression setting. Operated scanning electron microscopy (SEM) machine for image analysis of blade tips. Executed clinical testing of new concept product development and analyzed results. Performed metallography examination and hardness testing for material characterization of blades.

Engineering Undergraduate Researcher

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2015-7 - 2017-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Troy, NY

Materials Research Center at RPI Collected and presented data on minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the bacteria, E.coli against antibiotics (Ampicillin & Ciprofloxacin) and the membrane-disrupting honeybee venom peptide (Melittin) over number of trials (or time).

Research and Development Engineering Intern

2017-6 - 2017-8 · 3 mos

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Problem solved dispensing inconsistency of silicon spraying instrumentation for medical devices, achieved desired amount in silicon mass by 95% tolerance interval & drastically improved machine functionality with new method of use. Collected, analyzed, and presented 60+ data sets on compatibility infusion pump software programming of frictional forces with BD syringes & medical devices. Organized and performed validation testing to simulate & ensure expected usage on new BD medical device products.