Send us Fan Mail PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and knowledge across the PDX community. Participants not only benefit from invaluable insights shared by seas...
Apr 24, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Send us Fan Mail The episode features an interview with James Rogers about his career in R&D engineering. He discusses what drew him to engineering, his experiences working in R&D, the challenges of the field, important mindsets, and advice for others. Main Topics: Defining R&D engineering Challenges in R&D Important tools and skills Key attributes of successful R&D engineers Lessons learned over his career. About the guest: James Rogers holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanica...
Apr 19, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Send us Fan Mail PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and knowledge across the PDX community. Participants not only benefit from invaluable insights shared by seas...
Apr 17, 2024•11 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Send us Fan Mail Derek Harper shares his experiences in engineering innovation in the medical field, including insights on career development and effective leadership strategies. Main Topics: Engineering career paths Medical device development Leading engineering teams Leadership styles Emerging trends in biomedical engineering like biologics and brain chips. About the guest: Derek Harper is a seasoned professional in the biomedical engineering field with a rich history of innovation and leaders...
Apr 12, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Send us Fan Mail PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and knowledge across the PDX community. Participants not only benefit from invaluable insights shared by seas...
Apr 10, 2024•13 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Send us Fan Mail Ian McEachern returns to discuss his career in R&D engineering, focusing on challenges in medical device development and the importance of persistence. He shares stories about developing artificial heart pumps and mentoring young engineers. Main Topics: Challenges in sourcing components and standards interpretation for medical devices Defining the role of R&D engineers; streamlining manufacturing processes Failure and iteration in product development Ian's grandfather's ...
Apr 05, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Send us Fan Mail Aaron Moncur interviews Paul Lee about his career in renewable energy engineering and his role in the documentary "Cities of the Future." They discuss emerging sustainable energy technologies and the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to renewable sources Main Topics: Space-based solar power Vertical air taxis Wind and solar farm technology Hydrogen fuel cells Smart buildings Battery storage Rooftop solar costs Engineering collaboration Cities of the future film About...
Mar 29, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Send us Fan Mail Aaron Moncur interviews Dylann Ceriani about her career in mechanical engineering and medical devices. They discuss prototype injection molding, material selection, 3D printing applications, and advice for young engineers. Main Topics: Career journey from biomechanics to founding ProtoShop Differences between production and prototype molding Cost considerations and timelines for prototype tooling Advances in medical device development and regulations Tips for minimizing molding ...
Mar 22, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Send us Fan Mail Aaron Moncur interviews Roger LaBrecque about his career journey in medical device innovation, focusing on accelerating R&D processes while ensuring compliance. They discuss strategies for effective collaboration, problem-solving, and networking. Main Topics: Strategies for accelerating R&D while following regulations Techniques for collaboration and problem-solving across functions Approaches to innovation and patenting, and advice for networking as an engineer. About t...
Mar 15, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Send us Fan Mail Derek Pietz shares his journey from engineering student to co-founding a successful automation startup and his current role leading engineering teams at Intuitive. He discusses the challenges of starting a company, lessons learned, and trends in the automation industry. Main Topics: Engineering career path Founding and growing a startup Challenges and pivots Prioritizing work/life balance Designing robotic surgery equipment Improving team morale Communication best practices Futu...
Mar 08, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Send us Fan Mail Jon Montcrief shares his career path in chemical engineering and process development roles in the medical device industry. He discusses challenges in manufacturing, supply chains, and the regulated medical device industry. Main Topics: Engineering career paths Chemical engineering background Manufacturing trends Supply chain challenges Technical and soft skills for engineers Challenges facing medical device companies The future of medical technology. About the guest: Jon Montcri...
Mar 01, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Send us Fan Mail The episode explores Aaron Call's journey from engineer to entrepreneur, and his insights on innovation, market intelligence and the future of Medtech. Main Topics: Medical device development and market fit Market research methods for disruptive innovation Market analysis and decision-making in the medical industry Engineering background and its impact on business decisions Medical device industry trends, AI, and fundraising. About the guest: Aaron Call is the innovative foundin...
Feb 23, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Send us Fan Mail Matt discusses his career path in medical device engineering and leadership insights. He shares how he developed a passion for understanding how things work from a young age and pursued biomedical engineering. Matt discusses developing grit and perseverance, managing stress and ambiguity in leadership roles, and balancing sustaining vs. new products. Main Topics: Engineering career path Leadership skills Managing stress and anxiety Medical device challenges Innovation strategies...
Feb 16, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail Alex and Lilly are engineers at Rivian who recently competed in and won the 2022 Rebelle Rally, the longest off-road navigation rally in the US. They discussed their experience in the rally, engineering behind Rivian vehicles, and women in STEM. Main Topics: Details of the Rebelle Rally competition and challenges Engineering aspects that helped/hindered using an EV in the rally Training process and balancing work/life as engineers Relationship with their Rivian vehicle over the ...
Feb 09, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail Tom Kress discusses his career path in medical device engineering and leadership. He shares insights on developing successful engineers and teams, challenges in the industry, and a vision for the future of medical devices with AI. Main Topics: Career paths and skills for engineers Leadership challenges and politics in the workplace Trends in medical device manufacturing and the future of AI Technical skills and habits of top engineers About the guest: Tom Kress has been in the p...
Feb 02, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us Fan Mail We discuss Mark's career journey and lessons learned from over two decades in leadership roles. He shares insights on problem-solving, industry trends, keys to success, and advice for career progression. Main Topics Problem-solving skills and tools like DMAIC Trends like outsourcing challenges and regulatory burdens Keys to success, such as collaboration and extra responsibilities Career advice focusing on strong job fits About the guest: Mark Ross has been leading operations an...
Jan 26, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us Fan Mail Grace Park discusses her career journey in medical device engineering, managing challenges as an engineering leader, and her outlook on the future of the industry. Main Topics: Engineering problem-solving mindset Overcoming imposter syndrome Trends in manufacturing and skills for engineers Strategies for self-care, and industry challenges About the guest: Grace Park holds a bachelor’s degree in materials science & engineering and a PhD in biomedical engineering. She is a pas...
Jan 19, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us Fan Mail Tony shares his career journey from plant engineer to leadership roles and offers advice on developing soft skills, gaining diverse experience, and keeping highly skilled engineers motivated. Main Topics: Developing soft skills and emotional intelligence Gaining multi-disciplinary experience through various opportunities Trends in the medical device industry, like single-use devices and diagnostics Macroeconomic challenges facing the industry Tips for engineering leadership, lik...
Jan 12, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail Aaron Moncur interviews Dora Boussias about her career journey and leadership approach, with a focus on how she leads with empathy, transparency, and inclusiveness. Main Topics: Data architecture roles and responsibilities Career progression and leadership skills Effective communication for engineers Overcoming imposter syndrome People management challenges Staying competitive through continuous learning. About the guest: Dora Boussias, is a business data and technology leader w...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Travis De Jong is Director of Technology development at CQ Medical where they are a global leader in patient radiotherapy positioning and healthcare innovations. Travis’s background includes expertise in Medical Devices, Product Development, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), SolidWorks, and Composites. Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design &a...
Dec 29, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Send us Fan Mail Derek McKenney is the director of engineering at Puritan Medical Products where they manufacture medical swabs and related products. Derek is responsible for corporate and site level engineering in multiple facilities, including manufacturing support, capacity expansion, process validation, continuous improvement, and project management. Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought ...
Dec 22, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Send us Fan Mail Paul McEnroe is the primary inventor of the universal product code (UPC for short), or better known as the barcode. Paul is also the co-inventor of the handheld “pistol-grip” scanner that reads barcodes at a distance, as well as several other technologies following these. Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with...
Dec 15, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Send us Fan Mail Mark Byrne is an experienced life sciences leader with broad commercial and technical experience in: strategic planning, class II and class III medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics and biotech. He has accomplishments in technology commercialization, leadership, general management, product and business development, identifying new growth opportunities, developing innovative technology, negotiating licensing and financing transactions, planning and executing mergers and acquisiti...
Dec 08, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Send us Fan Mail Jeff Perry is a return guest and here today to talk about his new book The Intentional Engineer , which will help you become your best self, get clarity on what is most important to you, unlock your potential, and create success and impact in your career and life. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/469Hjz9 Detailed page: https://www.theintentionalengineer.com Free workbook: https://www.theintentionalengineer.com/workbook Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new epis...
Dec 01, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Send us Fan Mail Jonathan MacWilliams holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering and has held positions from metallurgist to distinguished engineer at GE to Norman Noble to Mert Medical and now Edwards Lifesciences, where he is currently tasked with developing technical leadership and mentoring programs. Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Enginee...
Nov 24, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Send us Fan Mail Dave Jones ' career mixed electrical engineering, music, a NASA joint venture, and entrepreneurship. His business provides engineering services specializing in taking electronics from napkin sketch to production ready. This episode will provide insights into blending unique experiences, problem solving, and running a business. https://dedesignworks.com/ Aaron Robison, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday. The Being An Engineer po...
Nov 17, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Send us Fan Mail As an AI Keynote speaker & disruptive innovation specialist, Kevin Surace helps companies navigate the dynamic landscape of AI-driven transformation. A few of Kevin’s accomplishments include the following: Recipient of INC Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year (2009) Built multiple startups from ground zero to $1B+ valuations Awarded 94 worldwide patents, including 32 in the US Join us on this episode to hear how engineers can leverage AI to improve their work and accelerate t...
Nov 10, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Send us Fan Mail Pam Hurley is the founder of Hurley Write, Inc., where she has developed a curriculum that hundreds of companies use to improve their teams’ writing, reviewing, & presentation skills. Technical writing is an area in which many engineers struggle; if you’re one of those engineers, it is holding you back from opportunities that would otherwise be available to you. Listen to this episode to learn how to improve your technical communication skills. Subscribe to the show to get n...
Nov 03, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Send us Fan Mail Neil Thompson holds degrees in materials engineering and biomedical engineering. Neil has held roles as a product development engineer, freelance writer, patent agent, professional speaker, business development manager, author and company founder. You can find him online at teachthegeek.com , askuncleneilbooks.com , & youtube.teachthegeek.com . Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday. The Being An Engineer podcast ...
Oct 27, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Send us Fan Mail Gina Covarrubias is a certified Life Coach and holds a B.S. Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from Purdue, and a M.S. Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah. After over 12 years of engineering and technology experience in government, academia and corporate aerospace, Gina founded Deliberate Doing LLC , an exclusive STEM coaching service dedicated to helping technical professionals defeat career despair. Aaron Moncur, host Subscribe to the show to get notif...
Oct 20, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 40
