Garrett Potter
About Garrett Potter
Garrett Potter is a Senior Process Engineer at Boston Scientific, specializing in implantable medical devices and laser technologies.
Current Role as Senior Process Engineer at Boston Scientific
Garrett Potter currently holds the position of Senior Process Engineer at Boston Scientific in Arden Hills, Minnesota. He has been with the company since 2022, where he is based on-site. His responsibilities include the design, development, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing capital equipment. His work primarily focuses on the creation of implantable medical devices within the fields of cardiology, electrophysiology, and urology.
Previous Experience at LasX Industries, Inc.
Before joining Boston Scientific, Garrett Potter worked at LasX Industries, Inc. in St. Paul, MN. He first served as an Application Engineer from 2018 to 2019. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Process Development Engineer, holding the position from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he honed his expertise in laser technologies, including femtosecond, UV, near-IR, and far-IR lasers.
Academic Background and Research
Garrett Potter completed his higher education at Oregon State University and Willamette University. At Oregon State University, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Mathematics at Willamette University from 2007 to 2011. His academic journey included practical research roles, such as serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Mayo Clinic and a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University.
Specializations in Laser Technologies
Garrett Potter brings a specialized skill set in laser technologies to his engineering roles. He is proficient in various types of lasers, including femtosecond, UV, near-IR, and far-IR lasers. His expertise in these advanced technologies has been a significant aspect of his roles, especially during his time at LasX Industries, Inc.
Previous Engineering Roles
Garrett Potter's career encompasses multiple engineering roles before his current position. These include early career roles at Radiant Vision Systems, where he served as an Application Engineer and Production Engineer in 2012, and a short tenure as a Summer Undergraduate Research Student at Oregon Health and Science University in 2010. He also engaged in research as a Research Student at Willamette University in 2009.