Kathleen Thyken
About Kathleen Thyken
Kathleen Thyken is an R&D Engineer specializing in the development of ablation catheters at Boston Scientific, where she has worked since 2015.
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Kathleen Thyken is an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific. Her work primarily focuses on the development of ablation catheters within the Electrophysiology group.
Company
Kathleen joined Boston Scientific in 2015. The company, based in Arden Hills, MN, specializes in medical devices. Kathleen’s role within the Electrophysiology group involves contributing to the advancement of ablation catheters.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Kathleen gained experience at various companies. In 2014, she worked as a Summer Intern at APi Construction Company in New Brighton, MN. In 2013, she served as a Quality Assurance Intern at Braun Intertec Corporation in St. Paul, MN. Earlier in her career, Kathleen worked briefly as a cashier at Michaels in 2012 and as an intern/volunteer at Starbase Minnesota from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen studied at the University of Minnesota from 2012 to 2015, where she earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Biomechanics. Her academic background supports her work in the development of medical devices, particularly within electrophysiology.
Specialization in Electrophysiology
Kathleen's work at Boston Scientific has focused on electrophysiology since 2015. Her specialization includes the development and enhancement of ablation catheters, which are crucial in treating various heart conditions.