Sina Rastad

Highly analytical and innovative engineer with related education, practicum and expertise to contribute to long range operational objectives in a Mechanical Engineer role. Skilled in electromechanical medical device and consumable design and development along with solid understanding and knowledge of sheet metal and plastic injection molding for new products design. Well-developed ability to diagnose and resolve engineering issues, supporting installation, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.

Instrumental in improving manufacturing processes, R&D and engineering experiments, creating technical engineering drawings using the software. Value-added skills in mechanical fabrication and testing, including integration and test of mechanical assemblies. Well-developed aptitude to use and operate machining devices like milling, lathe, and laser cutting machines.

Familiar with engineering principles, process improvements, test instrumentation and best troubleshooting practices.

Viseon-Spine Inc. Irvine, California 2022 to Present

Sr. R&D Design Engineer

Design and prototyping of Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures 4k Camera system for lateral and prone single position surgery. 

Ampronix, Inc. Irvine, California 2011 - 2022

Product Design and Development Engineer

• Design and prototype sheet metal and plastic enclosures for medical imaging devices, image collectors/scaler and recorders under ISO 13845 and FDA standards.
• New Product Development Engineer on multiple projects (From idea to launch the market)
• Part of the team that designed and fabricated the OEC9800 Retrofit Kit (GE C- Arm X-Ray machine) that successfully upgraded existing machines with LED Touchscreen monitors, providing significant savings to the end user and ergonomic easy use for technicians and nurses.
• Adequate skill set with 3-D CAD (Solid Works) Equip with a high degree of engineering problem solving skills.
• Able to design complex assembly Tool/Fixture to support high volume production.
• Knowledge in plastic injection molding, over-molding and Silicon Molding.
• Experience with selection of Biocompatible material.
• Introduced and implemented Rapid Prototyping via a 3D printing system resulting in significant savings in time and money.
• Work on design and systems verification, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ and prospective validation.
• Conducted mechanical testing by making prototypes.
• Documented all design and design changes for submission to ISO and FDA.
• Utilized SolidWorks for design.
• Regularly train new Mechanical Engineers and other employees on company projects.

ARRK Product Development Group San Diego, California 2007 to 2011

Product Engineer/Developer

• New Product development (NPD), Rapid Prototyping and tooling service for injection molding plastics products for automakers, electronic developers, medical device and medical imaging device producers.
• Designed precision plastic parts utilizing Catia, SolidWorks, and Moldflow to evaluate angles and thickness and moldability.
• Designed patented electronic multifocal Pixeloptics eyeglass frame and foldable wireless charging system for Empower Eyeglasses (ISO/FDA approved).
• Designed medical devices Electro-Mechanical Certified Enclosures and precise actuators (under ISO 13485 and FDA standards).
• Worked closely with clients to determine needs and expectations on the final product.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Design

(2001-2006)

• E.I.T./F.E. Passed 2017
• Mechanical Design and Analysis Certificate- UCSD EXTENSION. 2018
• Pneumatic Control Certificate from FESTO 2003
• SolidWorks Certificate 2017