Curt Wiens

Curt Wiens

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  • About me

    Technical R&D Director at Carestream, Expanding the Box Every Day

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota

      1992 - 1996
      BS Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Tutoring, Mechanical Engineering Co-op Program

  • Experience

    • NSP

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
      Student Co-op
    • Imation

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Mechanical Engineer

      Member of product development team working to commercialize multiple products for Printing and Publishing markets using DryView Technology. Significant experience working with a company located in Isreal (Scitex).

    • Kodak

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2007
      Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineering Lead

      Worked as a product development engineer to explore other potential business opportunities. Key team member on a program to develop and commercialize Kodak DryView 5800 medical imager.

    • Carestream

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2014
      Technical Program Manager

      Technical team lead for pre- and post- commercialization medical printers. Key areas of contribution include detailed design, reliability improvement, cost reduction, manufacturing ramp-up and transition to China, and field related troubleshooting and improvement.

    • Carestream

      Jan 2015 - now

      Strengths-based R&D Director for Engineering Teams located in the United States and China. Responsible for developing and executing short and long term initiatives to sustain and grow our business. Leading teams during early research, full commercialization and sustaining phases emphasizing excellent collaboration and agile methodologies. Currently championing BrightIdea Platform to increase engagement and a culture of innovation. Responsible for developing new DryView System products and supporting existing products. Provide leadership for Site Engagement initiatives and high level product roadmapping.

      • R&D Technical Director

        Jul 2016 - now
      • Senior Technical Manager

        Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
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