Bryan Wagenknecht
About Bryan Wagenknecht
Bryan Wagenknecht is a Staff Systems Engineer at Vicarious Surgical Inc., specializing in the development of surgical robot systems. He has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, including GE Transportation, Whirlpool Corporation, and Cambridge Consultants.
Work at Vicarious Surgical
Bryan Wagenknecht has been employed at Vicarious Surgical Inc. as a Staff Systems Engineer since 2021. His role involves overseeing the systems engineering aspects of surgical robot systems. He contributes to the development and integration of these systems, ensuring they meet user needs and clinical requirements. His experience in the field enhances the company's capabilities in creating advanced surgical technologies.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Wagenknecht holds a Master of Science degree in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, which he completed from 2008 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both mechanical engineering and robotics, equipping him with the skills necessary for his engineering roles.
Background
Bryan Wagenknecht has a diverse professional background in engineering, particularly in robotics and systems integration. He began his career with internships at GE Transportation and Whirlpool Corporation. He then progressed to roles at various organizations, including QinetiQ North America and Advanced Technology and Research Corporation, where he focused on electromechanical systems and robotics development.
Achievements in Robotics Development
Throughout his career, Bryan Wagenknecht has been involved in the development of five different surgical robot systems. His work emphasizes product definition based on user needs, concept development, system architecture, and integration strategies. He has also led hardware engineering efforts on projects that transitioned medical devices from concept to systems ready for human clinical trials.
Professional Experience
Bryan Wagenknecht has held several key positions in the engineering field. He worked as a Robotics Research Engineer at the National Robotics Engineering Center from 2008 to 2010, followed by a role as Principal Electromechanical Systems Engineer at Cambridge Consultants from 2016 to 2021. His experience spans various aspects of engineering, including research and development, systems engineering, and robotics.