Patrick Govea
About Patrick Govea
Patrick Govea is a Manufacturing Engineer Manager with extensive experience in the medical device industry. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Applied Medical, ResMed, and Inari Medical, and holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.
Work at Inari Medical
Patrick Govea has been serving as the Manufacturing Engineer Manager at Inari Medical since 2021. In this role, he oversees manufacturing processes and engineering initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency. Prior to this position, he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Inari Medical from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to various engineering projects aimed at improving manufacturing operations.
Previous Experience in Medical Device Engineering
Before joining Inari Medical, Patrick Govea worked at Applied Medical as a Product Development Engineer from 2016 to 2020. His role involved developing medical devices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability. He also gained experience as a Product Manager Intern at ResMed in 2015, where he supported product management activities for a duration of three months.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Patrick Govea earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Medical Device from the University of California, Davis. His studies spanned from 2012 to 2016, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and medical device development.
Research and Early Career Experience
During his time at UC Davis, Patrick Govea participated in various research roles. He worked in the Human Performance Laboratory under Dr. David Hawkins from 2015 to 2016, contributing to research projects. Additionally, he served as an Undergraduate Peer Adviser from 2014 to 2016, where he assisted fellow students in navigating their academic paths.
Short-Term Roles in Engineering
Patrick Govea briefly worked at Sotera Wireless, Inc. as an Engineer for four months in 2016. This role added to his engineering experience in the medical device field, complementing his other positions and internships in the industry.