Taya Cassens, Pe
About Taya Cassens, Pe
Taya Cassens is a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in mechanical and systems engineering across various companies including Medtronic and Cummins Inc.
Current Position at Boston Scientific
Taya Cassens is currently serving as a Senior Research and Development Engineer at Boston Scientific. She started this role in 2019. Boston Scientific is a globally recognized company renowned for its medical device innovations. In this capacity, Taya plays a critical role in advancing R&D initiatives, leveraging her extensive experience in mechanical and systems engineering to enhance product development processes.
Previous Work Experience at Medtronic
Before joining Boston Scientific, Taya Cassens worked at Medtronic, first as a Senior R&D Engineer focusing on Heart Valves from 2018 to 2019, and prior to that, as a Senior Systems Reliability and Safety Engineer for Deep Brain Stimulation Therapies from 2016 to 2018. In these roles, she contributed to the development and reliability of cutting-edge medical devices, ensuring high safety standards and performance quality.
Engineering Roles at Cummins Inc.
Taya Cassens has an extensive background with Cummins Inc., where she held several engineering positions. From 2012 to 2016, she worked in various capacities including Senior Mechanical Engineer roles in different departments such as BEAR/Rental and Marine Power Products. She also served as a Mechanical Engineering Intern in 2011. Her responsibilities ranged from product development to ensuring engineering projects met rigorous standards.
Educational Background and Expertise
Taya Cassens has a robust academic background in engineering. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Systems Engineering from the University of St. Thomas, completing her studies between 2017 and 2020. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, earned from 2012 to 2014. Before that, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, which she attended from 2007 to 2012.
Teaching Experience at UMKC
From 2010 to 2012, Taya Cassens gained valuable teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). In this role, she supported faculty members and helped students understand complex engineering principles, thus enhancing her own understanding of the discipline and contributing to the academic community.