Fernando álvarez Chaves
About Fernando álvarez Chaves
Fernando Álvarez Chaves is a Sr. R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific in Costa Rica, with extensive experience in process development and mechanical design in the medical device industry.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Fernando Álvarez Chaves currently holds the position of Sr. R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific, having started in 2023. His role involves working in Costa Rica and includes responsibilities such as being a process owner for new product implementation in the medical device industry. His focus is on advancing research and development of medical products.
Experience at Nextern
From 2021 to 2023, Fernando worked as a Process Development Engineer at Nextern in Costa Rica. During these two years, he gained valuable experience in process development, which is critical for the manufacturing and quality assurance of medical devices.
Early Career at Boston Scientific
Fernando's association with Boston Scientific began in 2016 when he started as a Process Development Engineer in El Coyol, Alajuela for a year. He then became a Process Development Engineer I from 2017 to 2021, accumulating four years of experience. Throughout these years, Fernando contributed significantly to process development in Costa Rica before resuming a senior role in R&D in 2023.
Education and Mechanical Design Expertise
Fernando Álvarez Chaves pursued his education at Tecnológico de Costa Rica where he studied Ingeniería en Mantenimiento Industrial, achieving a Licenciatura over a period of five years from 2011 to 2016. He has expertise in mechanical design and drafting using various 3D design software, which aids in his work in the medical device industry.
Early Work Experience at SYKES Costa Rica
Fernando's professional journey began at SYKES Costa Rica, where he worked as a Customer Sales Agent for AT&T from 2010 to 2011. Although his tenure was brief, this experience in customer service provided him with a foundation in communication and sales skills.