Colin Morley
About Colin Morley
Colin Morley is an Associate Engineer with extensive experience in advanced materials characterization techniques and product development. He has worked for various companies, including Surmodics, Inc., Seagate Technology, and 3M, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Work at SurModics
Colin Morley has been employed at SurModics, Inc. since 2021, currently holding the position of Associate Engineer. His responsibilities include developing new products and test procedures, contributing to the engineering efforts of the organization. Prior to his current role, he worked as Engineering Technician III at SurModics from 2017 to 2020. Both positions are based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Colin Morley has a diverse background in engineering roles across multiple companies. He worked as an R&D Technician at ev3 for six months in 2010, followed by a position as a Contract Engineer at Thermo King from 2011 to 2012. He then served as a Lab Engineer II at 3M from 2012 to 2013, and as a Technician at Seagate Technology from 2014 to 2015. His experience also includes working as an Application Engineer at Northern Technologies International Corporation from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Colin Morley earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He possesses expertise in advanced materials characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, he is skilled in metallurgical techniques such as lapping and polishing, microhardness testing, and accelerated corrosion analysis.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Colin Morley is proficient in various technical skills relevant to materials science and engineering. He has experience with polymer characterization techniques, specifically rheology and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA-DTA/DSC). Furthermore, he is skilled in microscopy techniques, including optical, scanning electron, and atomic force microscopy, which are essential for detailed material analysis.