Claire Rogers

OEM Engineer II

2024 – Present

Act as an engineering interface between the medical device industry and Merit Medical's business. Build and sustain credible business relationships with customers and share product expertise accordingly. Demonstrate a thorough command of Merit OEM and Merit Medical products, related product and technical knowledge, trends and players. Own projects to modify stock medical device products to meet customer needs that are unfulfilled by current stock products. Resolve and/or facilitate resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence. Partner with Business Development Managers that accommodate several regions globally to seek out new opportunities with current and new partners, as well as current and new devices. Remain current on developments in medical devices, regulatory requirements, and a good working knowledge of company and competitor products, markets, and objectives as well as industry trends. Articulate business strategy and translate it into project and product deliverables.

Ski Expert (Sales)

2023 – Present

Analyze product features and performance to create technical reviews, enhancing customer understanding and engagement. Conduct thorough testing of ski gear and equipment, ensuring accurate and comprehensive product knowledge for customer guidance. Foster strong client relationships through personalized product recommendations, significantly boosting quality conversations, conversion rates and customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement in key metrics such as margin per lead and conversion rate, optimizing sales performance and efficiency. Manage and balance customer acquisition and conversation time with a full-time engineering profession by day.

Engineer II (Manufacturing / R&D)

2023 – 2024

Facilitate product and process development and qualification by designing for manufacturing, determining and documenting test methods, and spearheading Design Verification testing. Meticulously curate and refine manufacturing documents to ensure compliance with current regulatory standards, including those to support EU MDR and FDA PMA submissions. Mentor team members on BOM and router modifications, extra-process work orders, engineering change notices, test method development, etc. Optimize production efficiency through strategic development of manufacturing routers, BOMs, and procedures. Contribute to cross-functional teams, leveraging engineering expertise to solve complex manufacturing challenges and drive product innovation.

Engineer I (Manufacturing)

2021 – 2023

Optimized manufacturing processes for medical devices, implementing lean principles to reduce costs and enhance efficiency in production lines in collaboration with other engineers. Led cross-functional teams in material and supplier change qualifications, balancing cost savings with supply chain risk mitigation strategies. Develop and execute equipment qualifications and other test protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Conducted thorough investigations of nonconformances at manufacturing and usage points, enhancing product quality and reliability. Designed and implemented custom tools and fixtures using Solidworks, boosting production line efficiency and precision.

Research Engineer

2019 – 2021

Quantified balance responses to an underfoot perturbation during dynamic walking tasks in healthy and clinical (e.g., concussion) populations using wearable inertial sensors and motion capture. Engineered automated shoe device for locomotion perturbations, integrating PCBs and 3D-printed components. Developed MATLAB pipelines for data analysis and visualization. Effectively communicated results and clinical implications in written and oral presentations to multidisciplinary audiences, including proposing research to organizations to aid in securing funding for projects. Conducted regular literature reviews to stay current with advancements in the field of neuromechanics and locomotion and incorporate relevant findings into research projects and methodologies. Collaborated with the research team to brainstorm and implement new research aims and protocols for quantifying balance responses during locomotion tasks in healthy and clinical populations.

Key Leader

2020 – 2021

Applied leadership and problem-solving skills to create memorable and inclusive guest experiences with a sense of community combined with technical product education. Proactively acquired knowledge of the company, store policies, processes, quality control, new products, customer and team feedback, business goals, and leadership. Identified and prioritized key performance indicators (KPIs) for the store and created strategies to achieve and exceed targets. Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills of team members and ensure alignment with company values and goals. Collaborated with other store and regional leaders to develop and implement initiatives that drive sales and improve overall store performance.

Engineering Student

2017 – 2021

Conducted research to identify potential improvements in cutaneous punch biopsy tool design. Collaborated with medical professionals to gather feedback and incorporate their expertise into the design and development process. Fabricated prototypes in accordance with 21.CFR.820 and additional FDA regulations and guidelines. Designed, developed and implemented innovative features using CAD design (Solidworks) and metalwork that employed a unique pinch mechanism to effectively core and retrieve potentially hazardous skin samples and to enhance device performance and usability in clinical settings. Conducted verification testing to ensure the final punch biopsy tool design output met the design input per the standard design control process. Presented project findings in design reviews and implemented feedback in designing and testing the device. Constructed a MATLAB program that analyzes MRI image data and estimates the volume of the lesion resulting from an ablation procedure in effort to treat Atrial Fibrillation. Present graphical user interface (GUI) and code for MRI analysis platform to peers, mentors, and faculty in the form of written abstracts, a final presentation, and a final paper.

Program Manager

2020 – 2020

Developed multi-modal and data-driven lifestyle intervention approaches for early prevention of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease marketable to people of all risk levels. Performed literature reviews on the effects of diet, physical activity, genetics, and other biomarkers on brain health. Organized events to educate the public on risk factors and prevention programs. Interacted with patients for in-clinic fitness classes, body composition analyses, antioxidant scans, and EEG-based meditation sessions. Obtained certification for administering the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Collaborated with program participants to develop personalized lifestyle intervention plans, taking into account their specific needs, goals, and preferences.

Sales Associate

2017 – 2020

Drove sales growth through strategic product recommendations and dynamic visual merchandising, enhancing customer satisfaction and broadening clientele. Executed dynamic visual merchandising strategies, enhancing product visibility and contributing to a notable uptick in sales conversions. Proposed novel product suggestions to management, contributing to an expanded inventory that resonated with diverse customer preferences. Optimized inventory management through meticulous organization, ensuring seamless product availability and enhancing operational efficiency.

Bachelor of Science - BS

2017 – 2021

Coursework included Functional Anatomy for Engineers, Biosystems, Biosignals, Thesis Writing, Biomechanics, Genetic and Synthetic Biology, Organic Chemistry, etc.

Park City High School

2013 – 2017