Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides
About Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides
Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides is an Equipment Engineer at Boston Scientific in Coyolar, Alajuela, Costa Rica, with a background in electrical and mechatronic engineering from Tecnológico de Costa Rica.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides currently holds the title of Equipment Engineer at Boston Scientific. He has been with the company since 2021, based in Coyolar, Alajuela, Costa Rica. His role involves working within the equipment engineering team to support the development and maintenance of medical devices.
Previous Experience as Equipment Engineer Intern
Prior to his current role, Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides gained practical experience as an Equipment Engineer Intern at Boston Scientific. He interned from 2021 for 8 months in Alajuela, Costa Rica, which provided him with essential industry exposure and hands-on experience in equipment engineering.
Educational Background in Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering
Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides holds a degree in Ingeniería en mecatrónica from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, where he studied from 2014 to 2020. He also achieved a specialization in sistemas fotovoltáicos from the same institution in 2018. These academic programs equipped him with a strong foundation in mechatronics and photovoltaic systems.
Involvement with SESLab
Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides was actively involved with SESLab at Tecnológico de Costa Rica. SESLab is a laboratory focused on electronics for sustainability. His contributions involved collaborating on various projects aimed at fostering sustainability through advanced electronic systems.
Internship at Purasol
During his studies, Javier Arturo Mendez Benavides completed an internship at Purasol from 2018 to 2019. He was involved in designing plans for a 500kW photovoltaic installation, where he applied his knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering to real-world renewable energy projects.