Sawyer Baughn
Minneapolis
Summary
Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics student at Dunwoody College with experience in commercial diving, medical devices, and electronics. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Seeking hands-on experience in a technical or electronics-related role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Laboratory Technician
Boston Scientific
Minnetonka, MN
02.2026 - Current
- Work in a mechanical R&D laboratory supporting the development and validation of medical devices, with a focus on implantable urological devices.
- Collaborate with senior lab engineers and researchers to develop, refine, and execute design verification testing methods.
- Independently conduct pressure and performance testing using pneumatic test fixtures, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot custom test fixtures based on engineering drawings to ensure reliable and repeatable test setups.
- Follow Tool Qualification Protocols to verify assemblies and generate detailed Tool Qualification Reports.
- Take ownership of testing activities by driving studies forward, analyzing results, and adapting methods as needed in a fast-paced, experimental environment where iteration and failure are part of the process.
R&D Mechatronics Test Technician
Tennant Company
Golden Valley, MN
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in building and maintaining automated test systems for mechanical and electro-mechanical machinery, primarily autonomous industrial cleaning vehicles, to research new technologies, develop specialized products, and to improve and reverse engineer existing designs.
- Implemented software for real-time data acquisition and test automation. Collected and processed data from accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow sensors, load cells, etc.
R&D Medical Device Test Technician
Medtronic
Fridley, MN
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported R&D engineering teams in testing and validation of next-generation implantable neurostimulators and peripheral systems.
- Performed testing and diagnostic evaluation of device prototypes and embedded systems.
- Maintained detailed test records and participated in cross-functional reviews to support design improvements and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with engineers on iterative design processes for neuromodulation platforms, ensuring data integrity and adherence to testing protocols.
Owner and Operator - Commercial Diver
Scuba Saw Dive Service LLC
Oakland, CA
01.2018 - 2025
- Founded and operated a professional diving business in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in inspecting and cleaning boat hulls using SCUBA equipment for private, commercial, and U.S. Coast Guard vessels.
- Installed hardware and instruments, and repaired damaged components using underwater drills and specialized tools.
- Built strong client relationships by providing excellent customer service and maintaining a commitment to integrity.
Education
Associates Degree - Industrial Controls and Robotics
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN01-2026
Associate of Science -
Peralta Community College District
Oakland, CAHighschool Diploma - undefined
Macon Christian Academy
Lafayette, TNSkills
- Communication
- Technical Documentation
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Design Verification Testing
- Chemical inventory management
- Team Collaboration
- Test Automation
- Safety Awareness
Certification
10-hour Construction Safety and Health: Cal/OSHA Training Institute Education Centers. Completed 2018-02-25
Timeline
R&D Laboratory Technician
Boston Scientific
02.2026 - Current
R&D Mechatronics Test Technician
Tennant Company
09.2025 - 09.2025
R&D Medical Device Test Technician
Medtronic
04.2025 - 07.2025
Owner and Operator - Commercial Diver
Scuba Saw Dive Service LLC
01.2018 - 2025
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Macon Christian Academy
Associates Degree - Industrial Controls and Robotics
Dunwoody College of Technology
Associate of Science -
Peralta Community College District