Kevin Keller
About Kevin Keller
Kevin Keller is a Senior Test Technician in Research & Development at Boston Scientific, specializing in implantable leads engineering. He has extensive experience in electrical and mechanical testing, collaborating with engineering groups to improve test methods and procedures.
Company
Kevin Keller currently works at Boston Scientific as a Senior Test Technician in the Research & Development, Implantable Leads Engineering Services Group. He has been with the company since 2003, contributing extensively to the development and verification of implantable lead designs.
Title
Kevin Keller holds the title of Research & Development Senior Test Technician within the Implantable Leads Engineering Services Group at Boston Scientific. His role involves extensive testing and collaboration with design engineering teams.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Keller has a diverse educational background that includes a BA in Engineering Technology from Southwest Minnesota State University, an AA in General Studies from Inver Hills Community College, and a Certificate in Quality Control Inspection from a Technical Institute. These qualifications underpin his expertise in Design Assurance Testing (DAT) and Design Verification Testing (DVT), as well as his specialized skills in both electrical and mechanical testing.
Previous Employment
Before joining Boston Scientific, Kevin Keller worked at Guidant Corporation in St. Paul from 2001 to 2003 as a Hybrid Process Development Senior Technician. He also served as Production Engineering Support for the Implantable Pulse Generators unit from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, Kevin spent a decade at Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., focusing on Thickfilm Circuit Production engineering support.
Specialized Skills
Kevin Keller specializes in a variety of testing methodologies essential for verifying implantable lead designs. His expertise includes electrical testing (dielectric insulation, dielectric strength, current carrying, current conditioning, and current induced corrosion), mechanical testing (materials tensile/compression, introducer/catheter compatibility, and lead component testing), and fatigue testing (automated lead terminal and body accelerated flexure and buckle).