Education & Teaching
Matthew Ellickson
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Senior technical leader with proven track record of success leading diverse cross functional teams/programs across a multitude of engineering disciplines. Results-oriented with strong technical, leadership and decision-making skills that help engineering teams reach their full potential. Collaborative with excellent interpersonal and communication skills across diverse groups, external vendors and key industry leaders.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Research Engineering Manager
TE Connectivity Corporation
Plymouth, United States
01.2021 - Current
- Developed program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for evaluating and measuring effectiveness of engineering programs.
- Managed strategic programs with critical external vendors to drive overall business success on key development programs.
- Responsible for developing innovation strategy for structural heart & Electrophysiology therapy platforms.
- Harmonized overall engineering development activities across multiple site in the Devices network.
- Acted as Engineering leader on Merger & Acquisitions for Medical Device division within TE.
Director of Engineering
Boston Scientific
Arden Hills , MN
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
- Represented company within client industry organizations and at industry events such as the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHS) and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS).
- Lead team of 83 engineering professionals focused on Cardiac Pacemaker battery development, Aortic valve catheter delivery development and electrical engineering & capital equipment development.
- Planned and directed projects focused on improving areas such as Electro Chemistry Development & Characterization, Advanced Multiphysics Simulation for catheter development and battery design and Capital equipment development & vendor management.
- Expanded business relationships by developing strategic partnerships with key technology innovators in capital equipment development and electro-chemistry processing.
- Successfully lead the development and commerical launce of BSC's LUX-Dx Insertable Caridac Monitor and clinical launch of the Empower leadless pacemaker.
- Improved overall engineering execution through the application of organizational diagnostics to develop strategic improvement plans that lead to the harmonization of engineering teams across divisions & functions that eliminated wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies that impacted teams.
- Analyzed business and market needs for next generation Denali battery platform requirements to determine system design requirements, potential issues and related cost for the project.
Director of Research & Development
St. Jude Medical
Plymouth, MN
03.2009 - 09.2018
- Established strategic plans & goals for broad-scale Electrophysiology catheter development group.
- Streamlined research & development processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects. Reduced catheter development timelines by four months.
- Created & fostered relationships with physician partners to drive product innovation on multiple project platforms/therapy spaces including Renal Denervation, Vascular Access & Closure and Hiss Bundle Pacing.
- Represented engineering function at key industry events worldwide, through product demonstrations, hosting technical suites and direct KOL interactions.
- Supported multiple product launches through direct support during critical clinical trials & early product launches.
- Lead global Science & Technology group providing support in the following areas across the business network; Material Characterization & Science, Biocompatibility and Test Method Development.
- Multisite leadership responsibilities including domestic and international experience.
- Acted as a cultural change agent within the development organization aligning the engineering strategies to a facilitative engineering culture within my teams.
Plant Manager
Entegris
Chaska, MN
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Responsible for overall plant operations for large scale injection molding & blow molding manufacturing facility.
- Direct P&L responsibility of ~$15 million dollars.
- Lead plant wide implementation of structured product development practices the resulted in 30% shorter development timelines with a 45% reduction in material costs.
- Lead the site through 2007-2009 economic rescission by implementing cost saving projects and lean manufacturing initiatives to save key technical positions.
Engineering Supervisor
Boston Scientific
Maple Grove , MN
05.1995 - 03.2007
- Leadership responsibility for research & development polymer extrusion department.
- Implemented 5S across extrusion floor resulting in an additional 2000sq/ft of manufacturing space for additional extrusion lines.
- Drove SMED strategy for extrusion changeovers resulting in a 60% reduction in changeover times.
- Lead roughly 30 highly technical extrusion technicians and engineers.
Education
Associate of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN 03.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Philosophy
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 05.2000 - 05.2003
Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems - Lean Manufacturing
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 06.2003 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development - Org. Development
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 03.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Cross-functional teamwork
undefinedInterests
Organizational Development
Leadership Development
Quote
When we can begin to take our failures nonseriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves.
Katherine Mansfield
Private Pilot (Powered & Glider)
Licensed private pilot with a complex aircraft rating. After experiencing an engine failure in flight and having to conduct an emergency un-powered landing. Post this emergency I perused learning how to fly gliders to improve my flying proficiency.
Timeline
Sr. Research Engineering Manager
TE Connectivity Corporation
01.2021 - Current
Director of Engineering
Boston Scientific
09.2018 - 01.2021
Director of Research & Development
St. Jude Medical
03.2009 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Human Resources Development - Org. Development
University of St. Thomas
03.2007 - 06.2011
Plant Manager
Entegris
03.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems - Lean Manufacturing
University of St. Thomas
06.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Philosophy
University of St. Thomas
05.2000 - 05.2003
Associate of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Hennepin Technical College
03.1997 - 05.2000
Engineering Supervisor
Boston Scientific
05.1995 - 03.2007
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