Sean Mc Grath
About Sean Mc Grath
Sean McGrath is a Robotics Engineer with a background in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He has worked at various organizations, including Vicarious and Edwards Lifesciences, and currently serves as a Robotics Engineer at Intrinsic, an Alphabet company.
Work at Intrinsic
Sean McGrath has been employed at Intrinsic since 2022 as a Robotics Engineer. Intrinsic is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., focusing on robotics technology. In this role, he applies his expertise in robotics design and engineering, contributing to the development of advanced robotic systems.
Education and Expertise
Sean McGrath holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University between 2019 and 2021. His academic background emphasizes design and robotics, equipping him with the skills necessary for his current role in the robotics industry.
Background
Sean McGrath began his academic journey at Canyon Crest Academy, where he completed high school from 2009 to 2013. He gained early research experience through internships and volunteer positions, including roles at Afraxis, Inc., Gage Lab at The Salk Institute, and Gall/Lynch Lab at UC Irvine. These experiences laid the groundwork for his career in both AI robotics and medical devices.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Intrinsic, Sean McGrath worked in various engineering roles. He served as an R&D Engineer I at Edwards Lifesciences from 2017 to 2019, focusing on transcatheter heart valves. Additionally, he held positions as a Robot QA/QC Engineer at Vicarious from 2021 to 2022 and completed internships at Edwards Lifesciences and Afraxis, Inc. These roles provided him with diverse experience in engineering and research.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Sean McGrath has contributed to research in multiple capacities. He volunteered at Gall/Lynch Lab in 2015 and Gage Lab in 2014, gaining hands-on experience in anatomy and genetics. His internships at Afraxis, Inc. in 2012 and 2013 further developed his research skills, preparing him for his future roles in engineering and robotics.