Peter Padalko
About Peter Padalko
Peter Padalko serves as the Director of Engineering at Sensible Medical Innovations Ltd., where he leads technology transfer and innovation implementation. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in medical device manufacturing, he has held various roles in notable companies, including Eitan Medical and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Sensible Medical Innovations Ltd.
Peter Padalko serves as the Director of Engineering at Sensible Medical Innovations Ltd., a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads technology transfer and the implementation of innovations within the company. He is responsible for ensuring product manufacturability while maintaining quality and cost targets. His leadership extends to managing the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, coordinating with research and development as well as manufacturing teams. Additionally, he oversees projects that involve Injection Molding, CNC design improvement, and PCBA manufacturing.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Peter Padalko worked at Eitan Medical as a Senior NPI and Process Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He also held various engineering positions at companies such as Teva Pharmaceuticals, where he was a Managerial Engineering Site Leader from 2014 to 2017, and Intel Corporation, where he served as a Process & Equipment Engineer from 2012 to 2015. His experience includes establishing a medical device manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, and leading engineering teams in multiple locations including Israel, the USA, and Mexico.
Educational Background
Peter Padalko earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering from the Holon Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Management of Technology from the same institution between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Project Management and PMP(R) Preparation Course at P.M Team Academy from 2018 to 2019. This educational foundation supports his expertise in engineering and project management.
Skills and Specializations
Peter Padalko specializes in process improvement, focusing on design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost reduction. He manages all aspects of Production Process Control, including the development of work instructions, assembly jigs, and fixtures. He also has ownership and management responsibilities for Device Master Records (DMR) and Device History Records (DHR) at Sensible Medical Innovations Ltd. His role requires ensuring a continuous supply stream from vendors and customers from both engineering and technology perspectives.
Career Progression
Peter Padalko has a diverse career in engineering, beginning with his role as a Validation Engineer at BigBand Networks from 2007 to 2009. He then transitioned to Intel Corporation, where he worked as a Senior Manufacturing Specialist from 2010 to 2012. Afterward, he took on the role of Engineering & NPI Team Leader at Magnitude Lighting from 2017 to 2020. His career reflects a consistent focus on engineering leadership and process management across various sectors.