Federico Valdovinos
About Federico Valdovinos
Federico Valdovinos is a Senior New Product Development Engineer with extensive experience in designing tools and machines for cardiac catheter assembly. He has worked at Biosense Webster since 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Work at BioSense
Federico Valdovinos has been employed at Biosense Webster as a Senior New Product Development Engineer since 2012. In this role, he designs and develops tools and small machines specifically for the assembly of cardiac catheters, averaging one new tool per month. He conducts both preliminary and final design reviews, collaborating with peers and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and efficiency. Valdovinos also manages a team of four drafters and designers in the USA and India, providing training and overseeing their design and validation workload.
Education and Expertise
Federico Valdovinos earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in product development and engineering. Valdovinos specializes in creating 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks, and he is skilled in generating technical drawings for fixtures and small machines. His expertise extends to programming and troubleshooting PLCs for semi-automated tools, enhancing manufacturing processes.
Background
Before joining Biosense Webster, Federico Valdovinos worked as a Product Engineer at CoorsTek, Inc. from 2008 to 2012. His four years of experience in this role contributed to his development as an engineer and prepared him for his current position. Valdovinos has accumulated over a decade of experience in new product development, focusing on the medical device industry, particularly in cardiac catheter assembly.
Achievements
In his current role at Biosense Webster, Federico Valdovinos executes Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification validation activities on manufacturing equipment. He conducts data analysis and generates test reports to ensure compliance with industry standards. Additionally, he sources automation tools and components for machine integration, which contributes to seamless manufacturing operations.