An Nguyen
About An Nguyen
An Nguyen is a Process Engineer III at Rani Therapeutics in San Jose, California, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in biomedical engineering and has held various engineering roles in companies such as BD, Applied Medical, and West Pharmaceutical Services.
Work at Rani Therapeutics
An Nguyen has been employed as a Process Engineer III at Rani Therapeutics since 2019. In this role, he supports the transition of a robotic capsule device from concept to pilot line production. His responsibilities include validating scale-up processes such as capsule coating and thin film application to meet projected demands. Additionally, he collaborates with external suppliers to integrate new technology or equipment into the production floor.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Rani Therapeutics, An Nguyen worked at several organizations in engineering roles. He served as a Process Engineer II at Applied Medical from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on process engineering tasks. Prior to that, he was an R&D Test Engineer at BD for seven months in 2016. He also gained experience as an R&D Engineering Associate at West Pharmaceutical Services from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
An Nguyen holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Cornell University, which he completed in 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, graduating in 2014. His educational background includes studies in Biological Science at Cosumnes River College from 2008 to 2011.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his engineering roles, An Nguyen has developed a range of technical skills. He designs, evaluates, tests, and validates fixtures and tooling for manufacturing. He provides technical support for failure analysis and root-cause investigation of product and process failures. Additionally, he executes hands-on training for molding and clean room operatives, ensuring compliance with quality systems.
Tutoring Experience
An Nguyen worked as a Mathematics Tutor at Cosumnes River College from 2009 to 2011. In this role, he provided academic support to students, helping them improve their understanding of mathematical concepts. This experience contributed to his strong analytical skills, which are essential in his engineering career.