Omar Khan
About Omar Khan
Omar Khan is the Principal Hardware Design Quality Assurance Engineer at Boston Scientific, with over 15 years of experience in the medical devices industry.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Omar Khan currently serves as Principal Hardware Design Quality Assurance Engineer at Boston Scientific. Based in Valencia, CA, he has been in this role since 2006. His work focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware designs, specifically within the medical devices sector. This expertise is particularly applied in the development and maintenance of pain management and neuromodulation implantable devices.
Previous Experience at Cleveland State University
Prior to his current role, Omar Khan worked as a Research Associate at Cleveland State University from 2000 to 2002. During this period, he collaborated with NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH, on the synthesis of new anode and cathode materials for extraterrestrial applications in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. This position helped him gain valuable experience in advanced material research and application in aerospace contexts.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Omar Khan earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in engineering principles, which he later applied to the medical devices industry. Before that, he attended Aitchison College, where he studied Advanced Mathematics, Physics, and Economics, obtaining his O/A levels.
Professional Certifications
Omar Khan holds multiple certifications from the American Society for Quality (ASQ). He is a Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) and a Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA). These certifications underscore his specialized knowledge and commitment to excellence in the field of quality assurance and reliability engineering.
Expertise in Medical Devices Industry
With over 15 years of experience, Omar Khan specializes in the medical devices industry, concentrating on design quality assurance and risk management. His work is crucial in both sustaining and developing new products, particularly in the areas of pain management and neuromodulation implantable medical devices. His extensive experience equips him with a deep understanding of the industry's rigorous standards and requirements.