Biomedical Engineer

Andrew McCormick

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Education

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, May 2017

Major: Biomedical Engineering

GPA: 3.57/4.00

Pennsylvania State University, State Park, PA

Undergraduate in the College of Engineering

August 2013-May 2014

GPA: 3.48/4.00

Work Experience

Mammotome, Cincinnati OH, VAVE Engineer

May 2017-Present

Crafted SolidWorks models to be printed using both PolyJet and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printers.

Employed ProAnalyst software to comprehend high speed camera data for a Gage R&R study.

Participated in verification study, utilizing MTS TestWorks equipment such as the Bionix Torsion Test System. Medtronic, North Haven CT, R&D Engineer: New Product Design May 2016-August 2016

Performed experimentation and analyzed data using software such as Microsoft Excel and Minitab.

Utilized ultrasonic welders, device fixtures, and packaging sealers to build test samples.

Researched competitive market for product bench-marking.

Observed and documented surgeon statements and performance for validation cadaver lab. Medtronic, North Haven CT, Quality Engineer

May 2015-July 2015

Collaborated with suppliers to gain PPAP approval (Production Part Approval Process).

Reviewed and audited installation (IQ), operational (OQ), and procedural qualifications (PQ).

Inspected product performance by reviewing device DFMEAs and PFMEAs. Design Experience

Senior Design Project, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Aug 2016-May 2017 Challenge: Develop a next generation football helmet intended to prevent and protect Traumatic Brain Injuries(TBI).

Researched how viscous and viscoelastic materials absorb and transfer momentum during impact.

Simulated collisions of various materials using programs such as ANSYS, WorkingModel 2D, and SolidWorks.

Programmed Arduino UNO in conjunction with FlexiForce pressure sensors to detect high force impacts. Independent Study: Senior Design Project, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Jan 2014-May 2015 Challenge: Design an orthopedic assist device that can aid people with Cerebral Palsy to stand from the seated position.

Analyzed forces and materials by utilizing programs such as AnyBody and SolidWorks.

Optimized motor location to gain mechanical advantage, thus lessening cost of materials.

Provisional patent has been awarded, final patenting stages underway. Medical Device Optimization Project, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, Aug-Dec 2014 Challenge: Choose a product currently being used in the medical field and improve it.

Selected to optimize the Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine’s structural design, lessen patient anxiety.

Created a 3D image of the new machine using Solidworks, as to display the design conceptually. Skills

Computer: SolidWorks, Minitab, Matlab, ANSYS Workbench, LabVIEW, Agile, Microsoft Office, PSpice, SharePoint, and ComplianceWire.

Certifications: Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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