Payam Saffari
About Payam Saffari
Payam Saffari is a Staff Project Engineer at Inari Medical, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering roles, including positions at Edwards Lifesciences and JenaValve Technology, and holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of British Columbia.
Work at Inari Medical
Payam Saffari has been employed at Inari Medical as a Staff Project Engineer since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Project Engineer at the same company from 2021 to 2022. His work at Inari Medical is focused on engineering projects related to medical devices.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Inari Medical, Saffari worked at Edwards Lifesciences as a Staff R&D Engineer from 2017 to 2021. He also held the position of Senior R&D Engineer at JenaValve Technology, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. His early career included a role as a Research Assistant at The University of British Columbia from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Payam Saffari earned a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Aerospace Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. His expertise includes Design of Experiments (DOE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and applied solid mechanics.
Technical Skills
Saffari is proficient in using Altair Hypermesh and Hyperstudy for optimization and Design of Experiments. He has experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Abaqus, along with skills in scripting and automation through Python. His technical knowledge extends to processing Nitinol for medical devices, involving techniques such as laser cutting, laser welding, heat-setting, and electropolishing.
Teaching Experience
During his academic career, Payam Saffari served as a Teaching Assistant at The University of British Columbia from 2011 to 2013. In this role, he contributed to the education of students in the field of mechanical engineering.