Erik Vaage
Blaine,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge of mechanical technologies, tools and practices. Designs and develops equipment to improve prototypes and products. Experienced in leading projects from initial conception to completion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cryosa — Mechanical Engineer
Cryosa
01.2021 - Current
- 2+ years of experience in the Medical Device industry, specializing in Research and Development
- Responsible for designing new components as well as improving on existing designs
- Hands-on experience in cadaver labs to evaluate and develop prototypes
- Created benchtop models to evaluate design equivalence
- Assisted in clinical studies by operating and maintaining equipment
- Provided support and optimization of manufacturing processes
- Worked in cross-functional environment
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure successful product development and delivery
- Developed equipment for use in clinical studies
- Conducted and developed device verification tests to ensure performance and safety
- Drafted assemblies, models, and other technical drawings.
R&D Intern
Cryosa
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Compiled and analyzed data from animal studies to inform does escalation strategy
- Developed test fixturing
- Created program to score animal study safety outcomes
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2020
B.S - Applied Physics
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN12.2018
Skills
- Medical Device Research and
- Development
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Prototype Development and
- Evaluation
- Clinical Equipment Operation
- And Maintenance
- Creating manufacturing aids
- And fixtures
- Cross-functional team
- Collaboration
- Solidworks
- Matlab
- Test Procedures
Timeline
Cryosa — Mechanical Engineer
Cryosa
01.2021 - Current
R&D Intern
Cryosa
06.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
B.S - Applied Physics
Bethel University
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