Today we continue our “Open to Work” series by welcoming Aaron Gebauer. Aaron Gebauer shares his extensive career journey and insights into implementing SolidWorks PDM, managing job transitions, the importance of professional development and networking, and finding balance during uncertain periods. Aaron is now seeking new opportunities to advance engineering teams to higher levels of performance and we are excited to share his extensive experience and insights with the Being An Engineer podcast community. Main Topics: Implementing PDM software Managing CAD files Leadership and risk-taking a ..read more

Andy discusses his background growing up on a farm and how it shaped his work ethic. He talks about his experience founding Engineering Consultants and working with medical device startups. Key topics include challenges in commercializing devices, balancing an inventor's vision with engineering feasibility, and advice for engineers entering the field. Main Topics:  Medical device regulations Challenges in commercialization Balancing an inventor's vision Stem cell and gene therapy advances in ophthalmology Advice for young engineers  About the guest: Andy Schieber is a seasoned med ..read more

The next PDX event is coming up – so mark your calendars for Thursday July 18th…    ...and this one is free (and online)!    In this event, simulation expert and 35 year veteran of the industry Krishna Raichur will teach you the basics of setting up, running, and evaluating results of FEA simulations. You’ll learn how early-stage simulation can help reduce development times, decrease warranty costs, and reduce part weight through topology optimization.   This is not a sales pitch. As with all PDX events, the training will focus on practical skills you can apply to your ..read more

Patrick Jreijiri shares his journey in product design, mechanical engineering, entrepreneurship, and growing his freelance product development company. He discusses challenges he overcame like competing with cheaper labor abroad and the loneliness of remote work. Patrick also provides insights on processes like prototyping early and drawing inspiration from different engineering fields. Main Topics: Patrick's background and discovery of his passion for inventions Experiences starting companies and failed product development projects Challenges of entrepreneurship like estimating costs and tim ..read more

In this episode, we delve into Dion's remarkable journey in medical device manufacturing. We explore his wealth of experience and expertise, spanning crucial aspects such as product development, regulatory submissions, and the implementation of various manufacturing technologies. Main Topics: Pneumatic welding process challenges and qualifications Best practices for developing and optimizing nitinol welding processes   Experience overcoming a tough FDA regulatory hurdle Principles for mentorship, failure, and learning in engineering Evaluating and implementing new technologies Skills req ..read more

The episode discusses James Cousteau's engineering journey and lessons learned over his career. He shares insights on defining requirements, developing complex products, scaling operations, and leading large teams. Main Topics: Defining clear product requirements Developing subsystems while considering broader context  Accelerating engineering through effective processes Common mistakes and how to avoid them Emerging technologies impacting design About the guest: Jim Cuseo is a seasoned mechanical engineer whose remarkable career has spanned over two decades, influencing the design of s ..read more

Welcome to another episode of the Being An Engineer podcast. Today, we're excited to host James Trevelyan. James shares insights from his extensive research and experience on effective collaboration, cultural differences in engineering practice, value creation, and accelerating engineering development through experimentation.  Main Topics: Engineering collaboration skills Communication vs email Cultural impacts on innovation Project failures due to collaboration issues Improving listening skills Training priorities Creating value for clients. About the guest: James Trevelyan, is a renow ..read more

Francis shares his journey from software engineer to engineering manager to coach. He discusses strategies for balancing product development and organizational growth when scaling teams quickly. Listeners will greatly benefit from Francis's insights on accelerating their careers, enhancing productivity, and adopting best technical and leadership practices. Join us as we delve into the wisdom and experiences of a coach who has been instrumental in shaping the success of numerous engineering leaders and teams across the industry. Main Topics: Defining and onboarding new team members to a strong ..read more

Aaron Moncur interviews Krishna Raichur about his journey, Krishna shares his insights into simulation technologies, the evolution of engineering tools, and the impact of digital twins and AI/ML algorithms on the industry.  Main Topics: Krishna's background and journey to simulation engineering Benefits and challenges of simulation implementation   Case study on simulating blood flow in an artificial heart design Static vs dynamic simulation, material properties and limitations Costs of simulation software, ROI considerations and future developments About the guest: Krishna Raichur ..read more

Joe Moak shares his experience with the podcast working at high-profile companies such as Apple & Sonos, and also gives us a glimpse into “the best place he has ever worked” (Maestro PD). Companies are always looking for those elusive “A” players to join their teams, and it is very clear that Joe qualifies under that definition. Joe Moak earned his mechanical engineering degree at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. To sum up, Listen to this episode to learn all these! Main Topics: Working at Apple Designing for manufacturing tolerance Product development challenges I ..read more