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    Ziyan (Dennis) Chen

    1950 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, 30068


    Email: [email protected] Phone: 678 779 8164
    Objective
    Seeking a highly challenging design engineering position with a focused on developing sophisticated mechanical
    and/or electro-mechanical systems using both analytical model-based design approaches as well as practical
    prototyping to generate impactful and effective design solutions.

    To be the person in charge of defining, dissecting, strategizing, and executing the product-based resolutions for
    seemingly impossible problems within the medical device field.

    Education
    BS, Biomedical Engineering, 2011
    Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

    Skill and Experience Summary


    Below is the summary of experience within the context design excellence (DMADVV) and design control
    processes

    Product Development Highlight: Development and Launch of multiple components,


    5+ Years systems and products. Created several Design History Files.
    Experience Managed DFM, DFA, Risk Assessment of development projects

    Highlight: Developed a highly sophisticated predictive


    Product Design/Research Mathematical Model for a complex lockout mechanism (58 input
    5+ Years variables to performance prediction) to optimize and accelerate
    Experience design. Work was published in 24,000 words study and resulted
    in a functional tool that others could use.

    Product Testing Highlight: Managed an instron test lab, developed dozens of test
    5+ Years methods, including test method validation, also set up various
    Experience mechanical testing during product development

    Product/Component Name Company Define Measure Analyze Design Verify Validate


    Fem Chec Mini / FemVue Femasys
    Universal Lens Hood Ecolab
    Zimmer Natural Nails and
    Zimmer
    Instrumentations
    Ethicon
    Mathematical Models - Powered
    Endo
    Endocutters Lockout Mechanism
    Surgery
    Ethicon
    Yoke and Handle Shrouds-ETS 45
    Endo
    Endocutters (articulating)
    Surgery
    Ethicon
    Distal Channel Retainers - Echelon
    Endo
    Endocutters
    Surgery
    Vertical Grip Persuader/Mono-Axial
    Amendia
    Screws/Illiac Screws

    Vertebral Body De-rotation System Amendia


    Highly proficient with below Design-Related Tools
    Abaqus
    Solidworks NX Unigraphics GD&T DFMEAs Monte Carlo Simulation
    (FEA)

    Six-Sigma Tolerance Stackup Analysis 1D Enventive (2D T-stack) 2D vector Diagrams (2D T-stack)

    Root Cause Analysis


    VIS-VSA (3D T-stack) (KT, Fishbones, 5- AFMEAs DOEs
    Whys)

    Proficient with below Process/Quality Related Tools


    Gage R&R Gage Linearity Study SPCs Process Capability Assessment

    OQ - Process PQ- Process Variable Sampling


    Attribute Sampling Plans
    Validation Validation Plans

    Monte Carlo Geomagic Control


    Functional Gauging
    Simulation

    Highly proficient with below Verification/Validation Tools


    Cadaver Lab
    Instron - Static Axial Instron - Torsional Instron - Dynamic Fatigue Fixture Development
    Validation

    Statistically Analysis Using Minitab (T-test, F-test, Power Analysis, Capability, Reliability Study Test Method
    DOEs, Chi-square Test, Distribution fitting, etc) (Reliasoft+) Development

    Other note-worthy skills


    Excel Spreadsheet Master - created multiple excel-based tools to aid team activity management, project
    management, time management, inventory tracking, resource management, compatibility matrix, requirement
    work-book, etc

    Work History
    Amendia / Spinal Elements | Atlanta, GA February 2017 to Present
    Sr. Product Development Engineer
    Lead Design Engineer for the Vertebral Body Derotation Systems for open, hybrid and MIS approaches.
    Conducted detailed surgeon interviews to establish specific and quantitative user and product level
    design targets, and created functional prototypes including a segmental reduction/clip on device, a de-
    rotation rack system as well as other modular connecting pieces.
    Designed (solidworks) and Developed Vertical Grip Persuaders, Mono-Axial Screws, Uni-Planar Screws
    and other Complex Spine Posterior Fixation implant and Instrumentation systems.

    Johnson and Johnson | Warsaw, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio April 2015 to Nov 2016
    Design Engineer
    Created a large scale predictive mathematical model, through the establishment of seven sets of
    transfer functions, for a highly complex lockout mechanism that correlated 58 different feature
    dimensions to a single performance.
    o Conducted dozens of Six Sigma based Tolerance Stack-up analysis in 1D based upon basic vector
    analysis
    o Conducted 2D T-stacks utilizing a self-invented technique within NX and created overall transfer
    functions associated with the mechanical systems in 2D
    o Created two large scale FEA based Design of Experiments (Fractional Factorial, Full and
    Response Surface) based upon prescribed loading conditions associated with the mechanical
    system and created transfer functions associated with the deflection, bending and overall
    nodal translations of critical features.
    o Created a probabilistic mathematical model within excel, based upon Monte Carllo simulation
    tools @risk, to predict the impact of input dimension changes to a change in performance.
    o Created Parato Chart of ranking 58 input feature dimensions, conducted investigations and
    utilized the model to generate both corrective and preventative actions to close the CAPA.
    Utilized above mathematical model in the development and optimization of several component designs
    specifications based upon predicted output performance of different design iterations.
    Designed a mechanical test fixture to establish the product performance requirement associated the
    lockout mechanism (features are hidden and thus not easily assessed)
    Implemented several injections molded components as part of the tooling refurbishment efforts.
    Coordinated mold flow simulation (Sigma Soft) to evaluate warpage, knit lines and ensure overall design
    integrity.
    Conducted Finite Element Analysis to assess the impact of Datum Profile on Force to Close. Establish an
    overall Datum profile tolerance requirement for Platform Endocutter Closure Yoke associated with the
    force to close.

    Zimmer | Trauma, Warsaw, Indiana March 2014 to April 2015


    (1-year Contract) Product Development Engineer
    Participate in a cross functional team to remediate/redesign Zimmer Antegrade Femoral, Tibial,
    Retrograde Femoral, and Cephalomedullary Intramedullary Nail implants and instrumentation.
    Performed Tolerance Stack-Up analysis to evaluate the functional relationship of Zimmer IM Nail
    implants and instruments.
    Conducted feature based design assessment, generated test protocols and test reports based upon
    additional verification requirements.

    Ecolab, Alpharetta, GA September 2013 to March 2014


    (6-month Contract) Mechanical Engineer
    Developed and successfully launched Ecolab's Surgical Helmet/Disposable Lens Hood product.
    Utilize Solidworks in the design of fixtures used in product testing and manufacturing in-process
    inspection. Fixtures include puncture resistance test fixture and tab-bump inspection fixture.
    Researched relevant ASTM/WSP test standards and set up various test methods including Puncture
    Resistance, Strip Tensile, Liquid Absorption Capacity, Strike-Through Time, and Hydrostatic Pressure.

    Femasys, Inc, Suwanee, GA, July 2012 to September 2013


    Jr R&D Engineer
    Successfully developed Femasys Pressure Management Device (FemChec mini) and Saline-Air Delivery
    Systems (Fem-Vue) from late development phase through design verification testing phase to product
    launch.
    Designed (in Solidworks) injection molded components, testing fixtures and gauges.
    Created testing protocol, performed product verification testing utilizing Instrons, designed customized
    fixtures, analyzed test data with Statgraphics and composed reports summarizing results.

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