Eleanor Powell Christensen
About Eleanor Powell Christensen
Eleanor Powell Christensen is an R&D Engineer II specializing in Structural Heart Valves at Boston Scientific, with a background in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Title
Eleanor Powell Christensen holds the position of R&D Engineer II, Structural Heart Valves, at Boston Scientific. She has been with the company in this role since 2020.
Company
Eleanor is currently working at Boston Scientific, a prominent medical device company, in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Boston Scientific specializes in the development of innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.
Education and Expertise
Eleanor Powell Christensen completed her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her various roles in medical device research and development.
Professional Background
Eleanor Christensen has a diverse professional background. She began her career with an internship at DriSteem in 2014. She then worked as a Research and Development Co-op at GE Healthcare in Anesthesia and Respiratory for seven months. In 2016, Eleanor joined Boston Scientific as an R&D Intern in Interventional Cardiology, later progressing to R&D Engineer I in the same division. She also worked as an EDGE Rotation Engineer before becoming R&D Engineer II in Structural Heart Valves. Eleanor's work has primarily focused on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Transcatheter Mitral Repair technologies.
Initiatives and Leadership
Eleanor leads the Young Professionals Network at Boston Scientific, where she focuses on professional development, networking, community outreach, and leadership perspectives. She is also actively involved in various STEM education initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to fostering growth and development within the engineering and medical device communities.