Roger A. Herdt
Big Lake
Summary
Accomplished R&D Engineer and Senior R&D Technician with 30+ years of experience in medical device R&D Process Development & Quality within catheter technologies, and disposables. Proven expertise in full-lifecycle product development, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), technical documentation, and cross-functional program leadership. Background in EHS operations, facility management, and procurement. I am skilled in component measurement & testing using common inspection devices & advanced metrology systems. Recognized for driving efficient processes, improving product quality, and supporting successful commercialization of medical devices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Engineer
Prevailing Medical
Plymouth, MN
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Led full-lifecycle catheter development programs from concept through production, including planning, scheduling, and cross-functional alignment.
- Directed prototype builds, design iterations, and production transfer activities.
- Procured materials, components, and external services essential to program execution.
- Authored manufacturing processes, validation protocols, and supporting documentation (IQ/OQ, QQ, PQ).
- Performed detailed inspection and testing of finished products using advanced measurement equipment.
R&D Engineer II
Biomerics Advanced Catheter
Brooklyn Park, MN
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Supported development of next-generation catheter products and contributed to process definition and optimization.
- Created manufacturing processes, trace forms, and technical documentation to support production readiness.
- Designed and developed fixtures for R&D and manufacturing applications.
- Managed procurement of goods, materials, and external services.
- Conducted precision measurement and testing using Tool Scope, Micro-View, and other metrology systems.
Senior R&D Technician
Aerotek (Abbott Laboratories)
Plymouth, MN
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Supported engineers in building catheter-deployed medical devices for new product development.
- Developed process improvements and enhanced fixturing to increase build efficiency.
- Performed measurement and testing using Tool Scope, Micro-View, Chatillon force gauges, and additional equipment.
EHS Analyst
TE Creganna Medical
Plymouth, MN
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported site-wide EHS functions for a 200+ employee medical manufacturing facility.
- Coordinated, maintained, and documented all EHS training programs.
Technician IV – EHS & Calibration
TE AdvancedCath Medical
Eden Prairie, MN
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Supported EHS operations across three TE facilities.
- Managed a 33,000 sq. ft. facility, including daily operations, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, and construction coordination.
- Oversaw cleaning and vending services for two locations.
- Executed IQ/OQ, QQ, and PQ activities for R&D programs.
Education
Hennepin Technical College
Skills
- Catheter as well as other disposable device Product Development
- Manufacturing Process Documentation (MPs, Trace Forms)
- IQ/OQ/PQ & Validation Protocols
- Fixture Design & Development
- Component & Finished using Advanced Measurement Systems & Testing Instruments
- Program & Project Management
- Procurement & Supplier Coordination
- EHS Support & Facility Operations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Documentation & Protocol Writing
- Prototype & Production Build Support
Certification
- Advanced Microsoft OP Systems Excel-Word-Power Point
- Continuous - Lean Manufacturing Improvement Green Belt
Timeline
R&D Engineer
Prevailing Medical
04.2024 - 01.2026
R&D Engineer II
Biomerics Advanced Catheter
04.2019 - 04.2024
Senior R&D Technician
Aerotek (Abbott Laboratories)
11.2018 - 04.2019
EHS Analyst
TE Creganna Medical
01.2017 - 01.2018
Technician IV – EHS & Calibration
TE AdvancedCath Medical
03.2014 - 01.2017
Hennepin Technical College