Shane Power
About Shane Power
Shane Power is a Senior Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific, specializing in material selection, feasibility, and reliability testing of new products. He has extensive experience in laboratory management and materials science, with a background in chemistry and information systems.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Shane Power has been serving as a Senior Process Development Engineer at Boston Scientific in Clonmel since 2008. In this role, Shane provides project and product support across cardiac rhythm and urology business groups. His responsibilities include managing the product performance laboratory, training new personnel, and using various laboratory techniques like metallographic, electron microscopy, FTIR, and CT X-Ray. He specializes in material selection, feasibility, and reliability testing of new products.
Past Experience at Honeywell Aerospace
Before joining Boston Scientific, Shane Power worked as a Materials Scientist at Honeywell Aerospace in Waterford from 2004 to 2008. During his tenure, he focused on the characterization and performance evaluation of materials used in aerospace applications. His role also involved conducting various testing and analysis to ensure the reliability and safety of aerospace components.
Laboratory Management at Element Six
From 1998 to 2004, Shane Power held the position of Laboratory Manager at Element Six in Shannon. In this capacity, he was responsible for managing laboratory operations, developing testing methods for material characterization, and ensuring quality control. His work contributed significantly to the optimization of laboratory processes and the accurate assessment of industrial materials.
Educational Background in Chemistry and Materials Science
Shane Power has an extensive educational background in chemistry and materials science. He earned an Honours Degree in Chemistry from Trinity College Dublin (1990-1994) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Science from University College Cork (1995-1996). Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Analytical Techniques from Waterford Institute of Technology (2017-2018). Collectively, these degrees have equipped him with a strong foundation in chemical analysis and material research.
Specialized Expertise and Techniques
Shane Power brings specialized expertise in several key technical areas. He has developed powder characterization methods for titanium and stainless steel using rheometry, SEM, and particle sizing. His skills also include post-processing heat treatments, electropolishing, and chemical processing routines. He introduced new techniques such as rheometry and DSC to his current site at Boston Scientific, and is responsible for biocompatibility, corrosion, and failure analysis of novel urology implants. Furthermore, Shane conducted material selection and characterization for UV acrylic encapsulant and epoxy overmolding materials used in pacemakers.