Jeff Gagel
About Jeff Gagel
Jeff Gagel is a Senior R&D Manager at AtriCure, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in mechanical engineering and business, with previous roles at GE Aviation and Ethicon Endo-Surgery.
Work at AtriCure
Jeff Gagel currently serves as the Senior R&D Manager at AtriCure, Inc., a position he has held since 2020. His role involves overseeing research and development initiatives aimed at advancing medical technologies. Prior to this, he worked as a Product Development Manager at AtriCure from 2018 to 2020, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the medical field. AtriCure is located in Mason, Ohio, where Gagel has been instrumental in driving product development strategies.
Previous Experience at GE Aviation
Before joining AtriCure, Jeff Gagel worked at GE Aviation as an Engineer/Technologist from 2005 to 2010. During his five years at GE Aviation, he gained valuable experience in engineering processes and technologies, contributing to various projects within the aviation sector. This role provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that he later applied in his subsequent positions.
Experience at Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Jeff Gagel was employed at Ethicon Endo-Surgery as a Staff Mechanical Engineer from 2010 to 2018. Over the course of eight years, he played a significant role in the design and development of medical devices. His work at Ethicon Endo-Surgery allowed him to deepen his expertise in mechanical engineering within the healthcare industry, further enhancing his skills in product development.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Gagel holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution between 2000 and 2003. Additionally, he obtained an MBA from Xavier University - Williams College of Business, studying from 2007 to 2009. This combination of technical and business education equips him with a comprehensive understanding of both engineering and management.