Eduardo Villagomez
About Eduardo Villagomez
Eduardo Villagomez is a Principal Product Engineer at Canary Medical Inc., where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, including Skyworks Solutions, Vertiv, and Collins Aerospace.
Current Role at Canary Medical
Eduardo Villagomez serves as the Principal Product Engineer at Canary Medical Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and managing product development processes. His work focuses on the integration of engineering principles within the medical device sector, particularly in the development of smart implants. He plays a key role in overseeing engineering change notifications and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at Skyworks Solutions
Before joining Canary Medical, Eduardo worked at Skyworks Solutions, Inc. as a Senior NPI Engineer from 2016 to 2017. His tenure lasted one year in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. In this position, he contributed to the development and introduction of new products, focusing on enhancing manufacturing processes and product quality.
Professional Background in Engineering
Eduardo has a diverse engineering background with experience in various roles. He worked as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at iTECH from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater San Diego Area. Prior to that, he served as a Project Manager at Vertiv from 2017 to 2019 in Delaware County, Ohio. His career began at Collins Aerospace, where he was a Process Engineer from 2011 to 2016 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Educational Qualifications
Eduardo holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from ITM, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering and Innovation in Medical Manufacturing from CETYS Universidad, a program he completed from 2015 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and product development within the medical field.
Leadership in Medical Device Programs
In his professional roles, Eduardo has led cross-functional teams in steering multiple Medical Smart Implants Programs. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding projects within startup and rapid-growth environments. He also manages a centralized Engineering Change Notification (ECN) program, providing leadership on risk assessment within a global R&D organization, and oversees contract manufacturing operations related to inventory management and production planning.