Jason Linden
Lincoln,RI
Summary
Dynamic Translational Engineering Principal Associate at Vertex Pharmaceuticals with expertise in robotics programming and process optimization. Successfully engineered innovative assembly techniques and facilitated team training, enhancing device readiness for clinical studies. Proven ability in root cause investigation and documentation authoring, driving efficiency in cleanroom environments. Passionate about advancing medical device technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Translational Engineering Principal Associate
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Providence, RI
02.2024 - Current
- Managed installation and routine maintenance of robotics and automated machinery within cleanroom environment
- Facilitated comprehensive training for team members on assembly of medical implant devices
- Engineered innovative and novel assembly techniques for medical device prototypes
- Collaborated cross-functionally with design engineers to convert manual assembly techniques into automated processes
- Designed and conducted extensive studies for Root Cause Investigations to confirm readiness of device prototypes for animal studies
- Partnered on prototyping design resulting in pending patent application
Translational Engineering Senior Associate
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Warwick, RI
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Fabricated medical devices to support clinical animal studies
- Refined process strategies and assembly techniques for medical devices
- Engineered programming for Epson Robots to streamline assembly processes
- Authored detailed documentation for operational procedures and work instructions specific to device assembly
Senior Technician
Kineteks, LLC
Warwick, RI
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Performed precise assembly of medical devices according to established work instructions
- Managed daily testing and metrology activities for devices in controlled cleanroom environment
- Operated hand and power tools within machine shop environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Rhode Island College
Providence05-2010
Skills
- Manual device assembly
- Automated device assembly
- Root cause investigation
- Robotics programming
- Process optimization
- Cleanroom protocols
- Documentation authoring
- Workflow management
- Device patent pending
Timeline
Translational Engineering Principal Associate
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
02.2024 - Current
Translational Engineering Senior Associate
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
07.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Technician
Kineteks, LLC
01.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Rhode Island College