John Kivisto

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About John Kivisto

Experienced Mechanical Engineer; 15+ years in the Medical Device industry. 15+ years experience designing assembly fixtures and assembly automation devices. 8 years as consulting mechanical designer/engineer. Listed as inventor on 10+ patents. Extensive plastic, mechanical, and complex part design using surfacing and other advanced capabilities of SolidWorks. FEA Electro-Magnetic Field Simulation Fluid Flow Analysis using SolidWorks Flow Simulation. Extensive Prototyping experience; Design of prototypes after determining the problem and goals Select best method of prototyping quickly and cost effectively (3D printing, Quick machining, Precision Machining) Assemble, Debug, and Analyze prototypes Produce photorealistic renderings using SolidWorks PhotoView 360 Produce animations and motion studies using SolidWorks and other (old) products Layout of prototype and production Printed Circuit Board Familiar with Ultrasonic welding and the design of welded joints Very familiar with the regulatory requirements of medical devices; Biocompatibility - ISO 10993 Design and documentation protocols regarding design input documents, ECO's, Traceability, etc. Work with manufacturing to determine best methods of assembly, problem solving, and redesign of parts and assemblies to improve results. Extensive experience working with vendors.