Kyra Wells
About Kyra Wells
Kyra Wells is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design and product development. She has worked for several companies, including Gatan Inc., Cala Health, and Samsara, Inc., and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Work at Cala Health
Kyra Wells has been employed at Cala Health since 2020, serving as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. In this role, she contributes to the design and development of medical devices, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance patient care. Her experience in mechanical engineering supports the company's mission to improve health outcomes through advanced technology.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Engineering
Prior to her current position, Kyra Wells worked at several companies in various engineering roles. She was a Mechanical Design Engineer at Gatan Inc. from 2015 to 2017, where she focused on product design. Following that, she served as a Mechanical Engineer at Luma Therapeutics from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she held the position of Product Design Engineer at Samsara, Inc. for 11 months in 2019-2020.
Internships and Early Career
Kyra Wells began her engineering career with internships at Acclarent, where she worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern in 2013 and again in 2014. These internships provided her with foundational experience in manufacturing processes. She also worked at Solar Turbines as a Senior Project Engineer for 11 months in 2014, further developing her engineering skills.
Education and Expertise
Kyra Wells earned her Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. Her education equipped her with a strong technical foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various engineering roles.