Luke Thompson
About Luke Thompson
Luke Thompson is a Mechanical Engineer II with extensive experience in the medical device industry, currently working at Nevro in Silicon Valley, California. He has a Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and has contributed to various projects aimed at improving device usability and manufacturability.
Work at Nevro
Luke Thompson has been employed at Nevro since 2016, initially as an R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern for five months. He progressed to the role of Mechanical Engineer I from 2016 to 2018 and has served as Mechanical Engineer II since 2018. In his current position, he has successfully achieved regulatory approval for a new surgical accessory device in the US, EU, and Australia. His responsibilities include managing manufacturing process validations and design updates for multiple components, as well as leading surgical usability studies.
Education and Expertise
Luke Thompson earned a Master’s Degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing his studies from 2010 to 2016. His academic background provided a foundation for his expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly in the medical device sector. He has applied this knowledge in various roles, including conducting mechanical verification testing in compliance with IEC 60601 standards.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Nevro, Luke Thompson worked at California Polytechnic State University in various capacities. He served as a Research Assistant for five months in 2013 and as an Instructional Student Assistant from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as a Student Assistant at the Robert E. Kennedy Library from 2013 to 2016. These roles contributed to his development in engineering and research methodologies.
Achievements
During his career at Nevro, Luke Thompson executed significant development and design improvements for implantable lead devices, focusing on enhancing manufacturability and reducing costs. He managed the design and assembly of a proof-of-concept implanted lead device aimed at improving usability in surgical settings. His leadership in surgical usability studies involved analyzing user survey data and conducting studies using animal models.