Sam Zuke
About Sam Zuke
Sam Zuke is a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in the medical device and biotechnology sectors. He has worked at Medtronic and Koya Medical, focusing on automated inspection equipment and project leadership.
Work at Koya Medical
Sam Zuke has been employed at Koya Medical, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer since 2023. This role is based in Oakland, California, and involves on-site responsibilities. In this position, Zuke applies his extensive background in manufacturing engineering to contribute to the development and production processes within the medical device sector.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Prior to joining Koya Medical, Sam Zuke worked at Medtronic for four years, holding various engineering roles. He served as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer from 2018 to 2022 and later as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Medtronic included responsibilities related to process improvement and the development of automated inspection equipment.
Education and Expertise
Sam Zuke earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biochemistry from Colorado College, completed in 2015. His academic background supports his expertise in experimental design using animal models and his strong interest in strategic development within the medical device and biotechnology fields.
Background in Research and Leadership
Before his engineering career, Sam Zuke worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Irvine from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Resident Advisor at Colorado College from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided him with valuable experience in research and leadership, contributing to his skills in project management and team collaboration.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Throughout his career, Sam Zuke has led process improvement projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency of commercialized products. His focus on strategic development and project leadership has been a significant aspect of his professional contributions, particularly in the medical device industry.