Ciara Dillon

I studied Mechanical Engineering because I like solving problems. I find the most impact in problems that affect human health and the environment.

Past: 

I worked on cardiovascular implant/delivery teams for a medical device start-up in Menlo Park. I learnt how to machine parts for my testing fixtures with little hands-on engineering experience in university due to COVID. I like prototyping, iterating designs until they are functional, aesthetic and efficient. I have experience with GD&T and DOE/DFM through my Mechanical degree and relevant R&D positions.

Present: 

I am looking for technical positions (Hardware, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and R&D positions) to hone the skills I developed in my BE Mechanical degree (May 2023).

I am currently studying at Notre Dame (MS in STEM Entrepreneurship, May 2024) to understand the business concepts that help drive an idea into the commercialization prI am interested in translating the requirements for "users" / patients for complex devices into hardware design.

I currently am leading a medical device team through a business venture competition, working with breast surgeons, engineers and experts in the field to help mould our business plan for the technology we are proposing. I really enjoy the diverse perspectives and am appreciative of the capital requirements for a technology to get to the patient/customer in need.

Future: 

I am looking to work technically on impactful devices that are in the neural, cardiac and gastrointestinal space. I find wearables fascinating and prefer to work on prevention-based devices that can help monitor people from outside the hospital.  

I want to help new impactful technologies reach the market/patient.