Christopher Castro Arias
About Christopher Castro Arias
Christopher Castro Arias is an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific with a background in Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
Current R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific
Since 2017, Christopher Castro Arias has been working as an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific in Costa Rica. In this role, he has led technical teams for multi-site design remediation and integration activities within the Neuromodulation division, specifically focusing on the Radiofrequency (RF) franchise. His responsibilities include supporting design transfer and remediation efforts as part of a company acquisition project.
Previous Experience at Samtec Inc and Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Before joining Boston Scientific, Christopher Castro Arias worked as a Research Intern at Samtec Inc from 2016 to 2017 for 11 months in Costa Rica. Prior to that position, he gained experience as a Research Intern at Tecnológico de Costa Rica in 2015 for 5 months. These roles provided him with foundational experience in research and development.
Educational Background in Engineering and Information Technology
Christopher Castro Arias holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica, completed between 2020 and 2023. He also earned an Engineer’s degree in Materials Engineering from Tecnológico de Costa Rica in 2017, following a Bachelor’s degree in the same field achieved from the same institution in 2016. Additionally, he studied Information Technology Management at Tecnológico de Costa Rica from 2010 to 2012 but did not complete the program.
Cross-functional Collaboration and Project Management
Throughout his career, Christopher Castro Arias has worked cross-functionally with departments such as process development, quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, and marketing. His collaborative efforts have been pivotal in ensuring project success. He has contributed to various project teams through activities such as NCEPs, CAPAs, and VIP projects, focusing on product design and development, material testing, and specification creation.
Statistical and Documentation Skills
Christopher Castro Arias possesses strong statistical functional knowledge, including expertise in Design of Experiments (DOEs), Gage R&Rs, 2-Sample T-Test, and Tolerance Intervals. He has demonstrated excellent writing capabilities, with experience in creating specification source justifications, protocols, reports, and various other engineering documentation. His skill set enables him to support rigorous engineering activities and documentation requirements.