Mitch Nelson
About Mitch Nelson
Mitch Nelson is a Senior R&D/Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and preclinical studies.
Senior R&D/Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific
Mitch Nelson has been with Boston Scientific as a Senior R&D/Process Development Engineer since 2018. In this role, he is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. He specializes in the testing of structural heart implantable devices and delivery systems. His work includes extensive collaboration with interventional cardiologists, veterinarians, and surgeons in preclinical labs and studies.
Professional Experience
Before his current role, Mitch Nelson worked at LOFTech Prototype/Boston Scientific as a Mechanical Engineer from 2017 to 2018. He also had a brief tenure at DiaSorin as an OPS Engineering Intern in 2016. He gained earlier experience through internships at Preco, Inc. and Silgan Containers, as well as roles at the University of Wisconsin-Stout where he served as a Blue Devil Ambassador, Tour Guide, and Physics Tutor. Additionally, he worked for a decade at Balsam Millwork as a Cabinetmaker.
Education
Mitch Nelson earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology: Mechanical Design & Plastics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He was enrolled from 2012 to 2016. During his time at the university, he developed a strong foundation in mechanical design and gained valuable skills that he has applied throughout his professional career.
Expertise in Medical Device Testing
Mitch Nelson specializes in testing the efficacy and function of structural heart implantable devices and delivery systems. His role involves hands-on collaboration with interventional cardiologists, veterinarians, and surgeons in preclinical labs and studies, ensuring that these critical medical devices perform as intended in real-world scenarios.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Mitch Nelson has built his career from various internships and early job roles, including working as an OPS Engineering Intern at DiaSorin and a Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Preco, Inc. He also served as a Quality Assurance Assistant at Silgan Containers, developing a broad range of skills in engineering and quality assurance early on.