Steve Zaver
About Steve Zaver
Steve Zaver is the R&D Manager II for Mitral Therapies at Boston Scientific, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in research and development roles across various companies.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Steve Zaver currently holds the position of R&D Manager II in Mitral Therapies at Boston Scientific. He has been in this role since 2020 and operates out of Maple Grove, Minnesota. His responsibilities include guiding the development of a next-generation delivery system for a TAVR device, managing the Design Services (CAD) group, and planning and executing pre-clinical studies to assess device functionality.
Previous Experience at HLT, Inc.
Prior to joining Boston Scientific, Steve Zaver served as the R&D Director at HLT, Inc. from 2014 to 2020, spanning 6 years. During his tenure, he was based in Maple Grove, MN, where he led research and development initiatives to advance the company's product pipeline.
Role at ev3 / Covidien
From 2007 to 2014, Steve Zaver was employed at ev3 / Covidien as a Principal R&D Engineer in Plymouth, MN. His 7-year stint involved overseeing crucial R&D projects, contributing to the medical device innovations within the company. Prior to this role, he worked as a Sr. Process Development Engineer at ev3 from 2003 to 2007 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Early Career Experience
Steve Zaver's early career includes various management and engineering roles. Between 2002 and 2003, he worked as a Project Team Leader at Donatelle in New Brighton, MN. He also served as an Engineering Manager / Project Engineer at S&W Plastics from 2001 to 2002 and as Sr. Project Engineer at McKechnie Plastic Components from 1996 to 2001. His professional journey began as a Manufacturing Engineer at Juno Enterprises, Inc. between 1995 and 1996.
Educational Background
Steve Zaver earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He completed his undergraduate studies between 1986 and 1991. His engineering education has played a foundational role in his extensive career in research and development across multiple reputable organizations.