Nuthan Hegde

Mechanical Engineer, 11 YOE. Dedicated to creating meaningful product experiences via design & program management.

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER - AMAZON LAB126 - Sunnyvale, CA

(2022)

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• PD Lead for next-gen Echo Frames charging case, driving end-to-end hardware definition
• Subsystem design for a variety of products in the Echo family of devices (speakers, smart displays), including 3rd Gen Echo Buds, launched in 2023
• Focus on design for sustainability initiatives to progress Amazon’s 2040 carbon neutrality commitment
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors to meet aggressive deadlines, and rapid development cycles, and cost targets

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER - EARGO - San Jose, CA

(2018 - 2022)

• Commanded the mechanical architecture of Eargo 5, the smallest in-canal hearing aid on the market
• Full component ownership - designed over 50 parts, tooling, assembly methods, and screening processes for high volume production (400k / yr)
• Validated designs, drafted material, performance, quality, and manufacturing specs. Reviewed measurement reports for process capability
• Trained colleagues on engineering development processes, and modeling techniques and best practices
• Named inventor on an Eartip patent No: US 2023/0007416 A1

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - MASIMO - Irvine, CA

(2017 - 2018)

• Led redesign of USB Rainbow SET Module, a PCB + enclosure assembly and the company’s first IPX7 rated product
• Managed the development of injection molded housings, including tooling schedules, bill of materials, and cost of goods

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - KAVO KERR - Orange, CA

(2015 - 2017)

• Supported all phases of NPD for Endovac Pure, a Class I medical device
• Researched and identified materials to improve reliability, aesthetics, cost
• Created experiment test plans and procedures to simulate field abuse conditions, and establish expected component / assembly lifetime
• Tested prototypes for engineering verification and used failure analysis methods to diagnose root cause and mitigate performance failures
• Designed fixtures for device assembly in overseas manufacturing line

B.S. - MECHANICAL ENG.; MINOR, BIOMEDICAL ENG. - University of California, Irvine (2010 - 2015)