Shannon King
Biomechanical Research Engineer | Medical Innovator
6 yrs experience · <10 hrs/week
About
With a robust educational foundation in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Wake Forest University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from Virginia Tech, I have cultivated a diverse skill set in engineering and research. Currently, I serve as a Biomechanical Research Engineer at Enovis, where I have significantly enhanced the delivery of research results and optimized device design through innovative testing and process improvements. My previous experience includes a role as a Graduate Research Associate at Wake Forest School of Medicine, where I specialized in surgical robotics and spine mechanics analysis. Additionally, I have held research and development positions at Virginia Tech, Canon Virginia, Inc., and Toyota North America, where I honed my skills in experimental design, troubleshooting, and project management. My career is marked by a commitment to advancing medical technology and improving clinical outcomes through engineering excellence.
Experience
- Biomechanical Research Engineer · Enovis01-01-2022
Utilize two Instron test frames (68TM and E3000) to evaluate medical devices from concepts through device release. Support product development engineers by designing and executing experiments to test devices in clinically-relevant configurations to optimize device design. Support marketing by designing and executing experiments to test devices for understanding how devices are working in clinically-relevant settings after the design is frozen. Manage and mentor co-ops. Train new employees and co-ops. Increase delivery of results from 5 per year to over 30 per year. Improve processes for project intake, reporting, and completion. Design fixtures compatible for testing on Instron. Create application in Power Apps for project intake and reporting.
- Graduate Research Associate, Biomedical Engineering · Wake Forest School of Medicine08-01-2019 – 01-01-2022
Instrumented existing surgical robotic tool with fiber optic strain sensors for force sensing. Developed and validated calibration technique. Tested tool in situ. Analyzed spine mechanics data from SimVITRO using Python. Assisted with MTS testing for novel surgical technique. Used Mimics to segment MRI and CT scans to assist clinicians with difficult cases. Used Carbon 3D printer to print fixtures and jigs for projects within the lab as well as for outside clients. Machined parts for internal and external use using 3 axis mill.
- Research Assistant · Virginia Tech02-01-2019 – 08-01-2019
Used R and vehicle crash data to develop novel injury predictor for rollover crashes. First author on 6 sponsor reports.
- Product Development Intern · Canon Virginia, Inc05-01-2018 – 08-01-2018
Completed feasibility study of photonic gold rapid thermal cycling for dPCR. Researched, scheduled, and completed experimental design to increase efficiency once study began. Improved experiments and completed feasibility study using troubleshooting skills. Monitored temperature using FLIR infrared camera and ResearchIR 2.8. Designed circuit and programmed LED controller to turn LEDs on and off based on temp. using Arduino. Improved technical writing skills by writing technical report about project.
- Maintenance Engineering Intern · Toyota North America08-01-2017 – 12-01-2017
Developed solutions to persistent plant problems using Toyota Business Practice. Increased troubleshooting skills by quickly fixing electromechanical devices. Changed PLC programming of machines using Ladder Logic. Made new budgeting tool, using Microsoft Excel, saving assistant manager over 10 hours a year. Improved project management skills by scheduling project meetings and work to change out robot carriage. Designed new two-story maintenance shop using feedback from members and Autodesk AutoCAD.
Education
- Wake Forest University Graduate SchoolMaster of Science - MS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Virginia TechBachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science
- The Governor's School for Science and TechnologyEngineering
- Warhill High SchoolAdvanced Diploma
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