Conor O'brien
About Conor O'brien
Conor O'Brien is a Research and Development Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in engineering, quality, and production roles across various companies.
Current Title and Role at Boston Scientific
Conor O'Brien is currently employed at Boston Scientific as a Research and Development Engineer. He took on this role in 2021, contributing to the company's continuous advancements in medical technology.
Career History at Boston Scientific
Conor O'Brien has a long history with Boston Scientific, holding multiple positions over the years. Initially joining as a Production Team Lead in 2017, he then served as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2018 to 2019 and again from 2019 to 2021. In 2019, he also worked as a Quality Engineer for 8 months. Each of these roles was based in Cork, Ireland, where he honed his engineering and production management skills.
Previous Professional Experience
Before joining Boston Scientific, Conor O'Brien held multiple positions in various industries. He worked at Abbott as an Engineering Intern in 2016 for six months. From 2015 to 2017, he was employed at Mahers Coffee as a Coffee Roaster. In 2014, he served as a Process Operator at DePuy Synthes for five months. His early career included roles as a Bartender at James Green Ltd. from 2009 to 2013 and a Shift Supervisor at The Rebel Bar Group from 2006 to 2009. He also gained retail management experience at Trantex Ltd. from 2008 to 2014.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Conor O'Brien holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cork Institute of Technology, completed between 2015 and 2017. Prior to that, he earned an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Munster Technological University, where he studied from 2012 to 2015. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge required for his various engineering roles.
Boston Scientific Rotational Graduate Program
Conor O'Brien completed Boston Scientific's rotational graduate program, which provided him with comprehensive exposure to Engineering, Quality, and Production teams. Throughout the rotation, he led projects focused on New Product Introduction (NPI), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Lean manufacturing initiatives, and yield improvement activities. His role also included supporting commercialized Class 3 Medical Devices products, often collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.