Jess Powers
About Jess Powers
Jess Powers is an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific, specializing in New Product Development and Exploratory projects. With a background in biomedical engineering and experience in both academic and industry settings, Jess focuses on design thinking and technical de-risking in the hemostasis space.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Jess Powers is currently serving as an R&D Engineer in New Product Development & Exploratory at Boston Scientific. The role, based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, began in 2021. In this position, Jess focuses on designing new medical devices, incorporating customer insights, and performing technical de-risking particularly in the hemostasis space. This role requires close collaboration with clinical experts to ensure that the medical devices meet the required specifications and functionalities.
Previous Experience at Boston Scientific
Before the current role, Jess Powers worked at Boston Scientific as an R&D Engineer under the Engineering Leadership Development Program from 2018 to 2021. During this period, Jess gained significant experience in product development and management, tackling various engineering challenges and leading teams to develop innovative solutions for medical devices.
Professional Experience at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Jess Powers contributed to Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering as a Clinical Experience Engineer from 2017 to 2018, and as a Design Team Mentor for 9 months within the same period. The roles involved bridging engineering work with clinical applications, supporting students in design projects, and mentoring them in practical engineering tasks. Jess’s work here included leading customer-engagement initiatives and conducting field interviews with clinical experts to gain deeper insights for engineering applications.
Academic Background
Jess Powers holds an MSE in Bioengineering Innovation and Design, obtained from The Johns Hopkins University in 2018. Prior to this, Jess graduated with a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2017. Additionally, Jess attended Colby College from 2012 to 2013, before focusing on engineering studies.
Industry Specializations and Skills
Jess Powers specializes in the development and de-risking of new medical devices, with a particular focus on the hemostasis space. With experience in both ethnographic research to gather customer insights and detailed technical analysis, Jess bridges engineering and medical disciplines effectively. Skills include conducting extensive voice of customer analysis through field interviews with clinical experts, and applying design thinking methodologies to problem-solving in medical device development. Jess has also worked in customer-facing roles in operating rooms, gaining practical insights into the applications of developed technologies.