Experience

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  Csiro

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2007

  Mechatronics engineer - research intern
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  Invetech, fortive corporation

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  Mechatronics engineer - graduate
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  Intel corporation

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2011

  New product industrialization (npi) engineer

  • Transferred new semi-conductor product and process from Technology Development to Manufacturing sites. • Hold Vietnam site champion position for manufacturing process creation.• Led NPI startup activities and collaborated with other department representatives.

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  Leica biosystems - danaher corporation

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

  R&d engineer

  • Improved designs of Class 3 Medical devices (e.g. tissue processing instruments) during production / post-production phases, under ISO 13485 QMS.• Worked on multiple process improvements (e.g. DFMEA, Requirement Specs, Quality Process and so on).

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  Invetech

  Jul 2013 - Apr 2019

  - Led development tasks for sub-systems of Class 3 Medical devices (e.g. advance-staining instruments), including wash robot / enclosure assembly.- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members, clients and suppliers.- Developed / conducted training materials on Design for Assembly / Manufacturing (DFA / DFM) - Led build phase (assembly & test) for Conceptual / Alpha Design of Digital Microfluidics instruments, under ISO 13485 QMS - Supported prototype verification and validation activities during detail design stage for Cell therapy platform. - Worked on 3D printing initiative to develop printing guidelines for in-house capability.- Lab leader for mechanical & chemical testing. - Managed product transfer and product contract manufacturing (CM). - Liaised with clients, suppliers and operation team to trouble-shoot design, production and supplier-related issues or design upgrade (e.g. Software update or RoHS Compliance).- Supported regulatory activities e.g. ISO9001 and UL audits. - Improved processes e.g. KAIZEN cost reduction studies.

  • Module Design Lead

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Product Build Lead

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Mechanical Engineer - Product Management

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Rmit university

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  Honorary visiting research fellow

  • Completed a research on Microfluidics topic - Surface Acoustic Wave - with applications in micro-nanofluidic dispensing platform, at the College of Science, Engineering and Health, RMIT.• Completed paper publication "The Acoustopipette: Tuneable Nanoliter Sample Dispensing Using Surface Acoustic Waves" - Analytical Chemistry journal.

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  Ide group

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2022

  - Take mechanical design lead / technical specialist roles in developing medical products (including implantable devices) from conceptual design to manufacturing phases, following Medical Device Development process and Quality Management Systems ISO 13485. - Develop knowledge in implantable medical devices (e.g. hip & knee implants, catheters), micro-nanofabrication (e.g. micro-sensors) and microfluidics fields e.g. Surface Acoustic Wave applications. - Develop MEMS fabrication protocols for implantable micro-sensors, using lithography, thin-film deposition, dry / wet etching (Si Bosch process) and metrology / characterization tools (e.g. SEM / profilometer) at Research and Prototype Foundry, Nanoscience Hub, University of Sydney. Contribute to Research & Development grant submission, together with university e.g. strategy plan and budget estimation. - Be part of IDE Kaizen champion committee for continuous process improvement activities, using Lean / Six-Sigma tools. Show less - Developed medical products at various stages of the product development process. Directed and reviewed outputs from technical personnel of various disciplines in a cross disciplinary team.- Performed risk assessment and mitigation (per ISO 14971) using hazard analysis, usability analysis, DFMEA / PFMEA tools. Implement prototype bench tests and simulations where needed to mitigate identified risks at early stages. - Liaised with suppliers / sub-contractors to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing e.g. DFM agreements (tool design, mold flow analysis, metal safe strategies), inspection plans (first sample inspection, metrology measurement plans) and pre-production runs. Show less

  • Senior Technical Specialist

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Senior Product Developer

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
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  Micro-x

  Oct 2022 - now

  - Assumed the role of mechanical design lead in the development of innovative and ultra-lightweight X-ray imaging products within the framework of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified Quality Management Systems (QMS). Being certified by Environment Protection Authority South Australia (SA EPA) with the License to Operate Radiation Apparatus (Schedule LX-ENG-14).- Contributed to cultivate Micro-X mechanical team through strategic recruitment, comprehensive mentorship, and effective supervision. Orchestrated the coordination and delivery of technical training programs and workshops focused on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and Problem Solving methodologies. - Spearheaded Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives, thereby contributing to the evolution of Micro-X's development processes and the implementation of best practices for productivity enhancements within the organization.- Enforced engineering standards for quality, cost, safety, timeliness, and performance. Managed relationship with external design partners and suppliers. Liaised with US counterparts and stakeholders (e.g. Monash University) to drive customer-centric solutions. Show less

  • Mechanical Engineering Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Principal Engineer

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2024