Eric Stern
About Eric Stern
Eric Stern is a Mechanical and Opto-Mechanical Engineer currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in Target Diagnostics. He has a background in biomedical design and control systems, with experience at various companies including Hologic and CalAmp.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Eric Stern is currently employed as a Mechanical/Opto-Mechanical Engineer for Target Diagnostics at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to various projects that involve advanced engineering solutions. His work focuses on the development and optimization of diagnostic technologies, leveraging his background in mechanical engineering and biomedical design.
Education and Expertise
Eric Stern holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his studies in 2020. His academic background is complemented by expertise in biomedical design, control systems, and microwave engineering.
Professional Experience
Eric has a diverse professional background in mechanical engineering. He worked as an Engineer I at CalAmp from 2017 to 2019 and as a Mechanical Engineer at SAGE Millimeter, Inc. for one month in 2017. He also gained valuable experience as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Hologic (formerly Gen-Probe) in 2015 and at Applied Silicone in 2014, where he developed a chemical fume hood and automated equipment.
Internships and Early Career Development
Eric's early career included several internships that provided him with practical experience in engineering. He interned at Hologic for two months in 2015, focusing on mechanical engineering tasks. Additionally, he worked at Applied Silicone for three months in 2014, where he contributed to projects involving biomedical applications. His role as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at UC Santa Barbara from 2014 to 2016 further enhanced his skills in engineering education.
Skills and Independent Projects
Eric possesses skills in microwave engineering, which enhance his mechanical engineering capabilities. He has worked on independent engineering projects that have contributed to his knowledge and intuition in the field. His experience spans various aspects of mechanical and opto-mechanical engineering, making him a versatile engineer in the diagnostics sector.