Hector Colon
About Hector Colon
Hector Colon is a Principal Engineer & Engineering Supervisor at Boston Scientific with over 15 years of experience in engineering roles, particularly within the medical device sector.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Hector Colon is currently serving as a Principal Engineer and Engineering Supervisor at Boston Scientific in Dorado, Puerto Rico. He has been in this role since 2021. As a Principal Engineer and Engineering Supervisor, he oversees critical engineering functions, ensuring that projects meet their objectives efficiently.
Previous Roles at Boston Scientific
Before his current position, Hector Colon also worked at Boston Scientific as a Principal Engineer from 2020 to 2021 in Dorado, Puerto Rico. During this time, he was responsible for leading engineering initiatives and supporting the development and manufacturing of medical devices.
Experience at Gulbrandsen Technologies
From 2017 to 2020, Hector Colon held the position of Global Automation Project Engineer at Gulbrandsen Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd. in Dorado, Puerto Rico. He played a key role in the planning and execution of automation projects on a global scale, helping streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Engineering Roles in Various Companies
Hector Colon has accumulated extensive experience across multiple engineering roles. He served as a Staff Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences in Anasco, Puerto Rico, from 2016 to 2017. Prior to this, he worked as a Section Manager, Project Engineering at Abbott Medical Optics from 2015 to 2016, and as a Manufacturing Engineer at Abbott Vascular from 2013 to 2015. His career began at Instrumentation Corps as a Calibration Technician in 2003.
Educational Background in Engineering and Management
Hector Colon holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Caribbean University-Bayamon, earned from 2008 to 2013. He also has an Associate's degree in Engineering Technology with a focus on Instrumentation from Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico- Recinto de Manati, completed in 2003. Additionally, he pursued a Master's degree in Creative Writing at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in 2018 and studied Energy Management at the Association of Energy Engineers in 2019. Furthermore, he undertook Core Courses in Engineering/Industrial Management at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2018.
Certifications and Expertise
Hector Colon is certified as a Black Belt in LEAN / Six Sigma, highlighting his expertise in process improvement methodologies. His extensive experience spans over 15 years, particularly in the medical device sector. He has successfully managed continuous improvement projects leading to significant cost savings and has a proven track record of managing cost avoidance projects, saving organizations approximately $1 million.