Shane Cunniffe
About Shane Cunniffe
Shane Cunniffe is a Senior Extrusion Engineer at Surmodics in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the field, having previously held positions at Medtronic and Boston Scientific, and has completed multiple relevant training programs in plastics and extrusion technology.
Work at SurModics
Shane Cunniffe currently serves as a Senior Extrusion Engineer at SurModics, a position he has held since 2021. His role is based in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. Prior to this, he worked as an R+D Extrusion Engineer at SurModics from 2013 to 2021, accumulating eight years of experience in the field. His extensive background in extrusion engineering contributes to the development of medical device technologies at the company.
Education and Expertise
Shane Cunniffe has a diverse educational background in engineering and technical writing. He studied at Athlone Institute of Technology, where he achieved a Level 7 qualification in Manufacturing Processes from 1995 to 1998. He also completed a Certificate in Plastics Materials & Processing for Medical Devices at the First Polymer Training Centre in 2014. Additionally, he acquired SolidWorks certification in 2016 and technical writing skills at SQT Training Ltd in 2017.
Background in Extrusion Engineering
Shane Cunniffe has over 20 years of experience in extrusion engineering. He began his career as an Extrusion Technician at Medtronic from 2003 to 2007. He then worked at Boston Scientific as a Process Development Extrusion Technician for six years, from 2007 to 2013. His extensive experience in these roles laid the foundation for his subsequent positions at SurModics.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Shane Cunniffe has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his skills. He completed a year-long NVQ course in Extrusion from 2004 to 2005. His commitment to professional development is evident in his continuous pursuit of relevant certifications and training in the field of extrusion and manufacturing processes.