Evan Fair

Company Overview: the world's third-largest orthopedic company, specializing in implants, surgical robotics, and advanced orthopedic surgical tools

Co-led product integration and compliance efforts, ensuring a seamless transition of acquired technologies into existing product lines. Started, led and mentored a university senior design team, providing technical oversight and industry insights to develop practical engineering solutions.

• Led integration of seven orthopedic product SKUs into company standard DHF and risk control measures, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
• Supported high-volume manufacturing scale-up by implementing design modifications such as universal tip protectors, automated machining, and over-molding solutions.
• Refined quality inspection criteria using statistical justifications to meet increasing production demand.
• Developed and executed shelf-life studies and testing with optimized production parts and processes.
• Launched the Bone Debrider with a small team within 15 months

Published research in Nature: Scientific Reports, contributing to advancements in bio-printing and tissue engineering to support regenerative medicine innovation.

• Led the research and development of tissue engineering, leveraging bio-printing and advanced biotechnologies to design methodologies for manufacturing heart-like components from living tissue using mesenchymal cells.
• Presented research at MRS San Francisco (2023)
• Mentored student research groups on experimental design.

Company Overview: a medical device startup specializing in innovative, minimally invasive bone graft harvesting and delivery technologies, that got acquired by Zimmer Biomet

Led a design and development projects for an orthopedic medical device that ensures high-quality solutions that enhance surgical outcomes. Played a key role in concept generation, prototyping, and manufacturing, contributing to the company's technological growth and product advancements.

• Collaborated with surgeons and cross-functional teams to develop and launch the ArchiMIS and DragonWing, Delivery Devices within an 18-month timeframe.
• Designed and refined orthopedic devices using SolidWorks, optimizing for manufacturability and clinical performance while creating detailed 2D drawings with GD&T for production.
• Developed injection-molded components to reduce tooling costs, improve efficiency, and scale manufacturing from startup-level production to broader distribution.
• Managed FDA design documentation, FMEA risk analysis, testing protocols, validation labs, and end-user evaluations to ensure product safety and effectiveness, leading to a class 1 medical device patent.

Company Overview: a manufacturer and global leading supplier of high-performance roofing products and systems that enhance rooftop productivity and installation quality

Cooperated and collaborated with various engineers on several projects, including Robotic Automation to improve manufacturing output, Pneumatic Machine optimization using Inductive Proximity Sensors, Modeled and revised designs for several parts used in the manufacturing floor to improve efficiency, effectiveness or ergonomics.

• Developed an Air System optimization program to control humidity, dew point, Sweating Slab Syndrome (SSS), perceived temperature, and wet- and dry-bulb temperatures.
• Supported robotic automation projects, implementing an automated part removal system at the factory line’s heat facility.
• Analyzed and designed a program to assist in the development and manufacturing of new parts formed from raw materials.
• Identified the need and formulated a feasibility plan for implementing Industrial Demagnetization in factory line processes.

Company Overview: a South African company specializing in the distribution and servicing of advanced medical equipment across radiology, oncology, and electro-medical disciplines

Assisted in the installation, testing, and servicing of CT scans, Sonar, and MRI machines, ensuring proper functionality and calibration. Operated CT Scan equipment during maintenance procedures, troubleshooting issues and performing basic system diagnostics.

• Gained hands-on experience with medical imaging technology, understanding system components, maintenance protocols, and performance optimization.
• Collaborated with senior technicians to evaluate equipment performance and support system upgrades in hospital and clinical settings.

Company Overview: a global leader in medical and safety technology, specializing in advanced anesthesia, ventilation, and patient monitoring systems that enhance critical care and emergency response

Assisted in equipment inspections and process optimization, contributing to efficiency improvements in sterilization procedures.

• Shadowed the operations manager at Dräger HQ South Africa, gaining insight into operational workflows and supply chain management.
• Observed and participated in the sterilization and maintenance of medical equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Gained exposure to quality control and facility operations, supporting efforts to maintain high industry standards in medical device servicing.