Aaron Owens
About Aaron Owens
Aaron Owens is a Principal Mechanical Engineer at AtriCure, Inc., with extensive experience in mechanical engineering roles at Bose Corporation and AtriCure. He has a strong background in product development, design validation, and regulatory documentation.
Current Role at AtriCure
Aaron Owens serves as the Principal Mechanical Engineer at AtriCure, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading mechanical engineering projects and overseeing the development of medical devices. His work involves designing test methods and fixtures based on clinically relevant data to assess device performance. He also creates product development documentation in compliance with FDA and EU MDR design controls, which supports 510(k) and PMA certifications.
Previous Experience at AtriCure
Prior to his current position, Aaron Owens worked at AtriCure, Inc. as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2015 to 2022. During this time, he conducted research using bench, porcine, and cadaver models for feasibility evaluation and design validation. His contributions included leading a product enhancement and cost reduction project for a cardiac cryo-ablation probe, which achieved annual savings of $300,000.
Career at Bose Corporation
Aaron Owens has extensive experience at Bose Corporation, where he held multiple roles from 2005 to 2015. He began as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Minnetonka, MN, for two years. He then progressed to Lead Mechanical Engineer in Eden Prairie, MN, for three years, followed by a position as Senior Mechanical Engineer in the same location for five years. His work involved mechanical design and engineering tasks that contributed to the development of audio technology.
Educational Background
Aaron Owens earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from Minnesota State University, Mankato, from 2000 to 2005. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Early Career Experience
Before his tenure at Bose Corporation, Aaron Owens gained early experience in the engineering field. He worked as a Mechanical Production Technician at Condux International for one year in 1999-2000. He also completed a Mechanical Engineering Internship at Micro-Trak Systems, Inc. in 2004, and participated in research as an undergraduate at Iowa State University in 2003.