Dijin Chen
About Dijin Chen
Dijin Chen serves as the Head of NPI Engineering at Nuro, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Waymo, Varian Medical Systems, and Molecular Devices.
Current Role at Nuro
Dijin Chen serves as the Head of NPI Engineering at Nuro, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads a team focused on establishing manufacturing strategies and supply chains for custom products. His responsibilities include influencing design architecture and decisions to facilitate the transition of prototype designs to production. Chen develops and implements design and release processes that support a robust engineering product development foundation across various teams.
Previous Experience at Waymo
Prior to joining Nuro, Dijin Chen worked at Waymo as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer from 2017 to 2019. During his two years at Waymo, he contributed to the development of manufacturing processes and systems for autonomous vehicle technology. His experience at Waymo provided him with insights into advanced manufacturing practices in a cutting-edge technology environment.
Background in Engineering
Dijin Chen has a solid educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, having earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of California, Davis. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 1998 to 2002 and his Master's degree from 2002 to 2004. This academic foundation supports his extensive career in engineering roles across various companies.
Professional Experience Overview
Dijin Chen has held multiple engineering roles throughout his career. He worked as a Test Engineer at Varian Medical Systems from 2004 to 2006 and later as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Molecular Devices from 2006 to 2011. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineering Group Leader at Promega from 2015 to 2016 and as a DVT Engineer at Basis Science Inc from 2011 to 2012. His diverse experience includes both leadership and technical positions, contributing to his expertise in manufacturing and engineering.
Expertise in Manufacturing and Quality Management
Dijin Chen possesses expertise in Design For X methodologies, including Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly. He is skilled in ISO 13485, which pertains to quality management systems in the medical device industry. His knowledge and experience enable him to drive continuous improvement and product development strategies, accelerating products to market effectively.