Sal Castro
About Sal Castro
Sal Castro is the Director of R&D for New Product Development at Teleflex Incorporated, with over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Sal Castro serves as the Director of R&D for New Product Development at Teleflex Incorporated, located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development of new medical devices, ensuring innovation and compliance with industry standards.
Past Experience: Medical Device Engineering Consultant
In 2011, Sal Castro worked as an Independent Engineering Consultant for Medical Device Engineering Resources. During his 7-month tenure, he provided specialized consultancy services within the medical device industry, leveraging his extensive experience to support various engineering projects.
Leadership at TransEnterix, Inc.
From 2008 to 2011, Sal Castro served as Vice President of Engineering at TransEnterix, Inc. in North Carolina, United States. Over the course of 3 years, he led engineering initiatives and contributed to the company's growth in the medical device sector.
R&D Director Roles in Early Career
Sal Castro has held several significant R&D Director positions throughout his career. He was the Director of R&D at ACMI from 2002 to 2008, focusing on plastic disposables and durable products. Prior to that, he worked at Cortek, Inc., and Surgical Dynamics, managing R&D departments and contributing to the advancement of medical technology.
Long-term Employment and Expertise
With over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry, Sal Castro has developed a reputation for reliability and expertise. His extensive background in both disposable and durable medical products, combined with his leadership roles, underscores his significant contributions to the field.