Staff Electrical Engineer R&D

TARUN GIRIDHAR

248-***-**** • **** Stonehenge Dr, Portage, MI 49024 • ********.*****@*****.***

Analytical & collaborative engineer - Strategic Thinker - Data Driven - Forward Focused WORK EXPERIENCE

STAFF DESIGN ENGINEER, STRYKER INSTRUMENTS R&D, Kalamazoo, MI November 2023 - Present Product Development

● Lead Electrical Engineer for a personal protective medical device portfolio, consisting of lithium-ion batteries, surgical helmets and disposables gowns

● Launched two platform products, leading to a growth of $50M incremental revenue

● Manage contract manufacturer operations and timelines

● Electronic system level and in depth PCBA design Leadership Experience

● Lead the Engineering R&D team in key project decisions to maintain product launch scope and timeline

● Onboard and mentor Electrical Engineering new hires, assist with technical reviews and provide developmental and individualized feedback

● Division culture champ - leading volunteer and culture activities to drive organizational engagement SR. DESIGN ENGINEER, STRYKER INSTRUMENTS R&D, Kalamazoo, MI November 2020 - November 2023 Product Development

● PCBA schematic and layout design, electrical system integration, design for manufacturing

● Stack-up, Fishbone, 5-Why analyses

● Demonstrate design reliability through rigorous life cycle & user testing

● Saved $10M in product stock through an internal quality investigation

● Nominated for Engineering Newcomer 2 years in a row (2019, 2020) EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, East Lansing, MI 2018 ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Served on Stryker Emerging Professionals Committee (ERG)

● Identify and integrate analytics for member engagement, trend audience data, design corporate branded swag and new member recruitment

Data Analytics Course for Managers

● Western Michigan graduate course on Power BI, query, pivot, and tableau US Provisional Pat.

● “Filter Assembly For A Surgical Personal Protection System Including A Helmet” Dale Carnegie Course

● Nominated by peers to be future Dale Carnegie assistant instructor Hobbies

● Tennis and travel

● Residential real estate

● Hobby drone flying and photography

Contact this candidate