Ray Fan
About Ray Fan
Ray Fan is a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Atricure, Inc., where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in medical device development, focusing on mechanical design, reliability, and quality systems management.
Work at AtriCure
Ray Fan currently serves as Principal Mechanical Engineer at AtriCure, Inc., a position he has held since 2011. In this role, he leads product development for medical devices, emphasizing mechanical design, testing, and analysis. His responsibilities include engaging in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and managing quality systems. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at AtriCure from 2006 to 2011, where he was involved in post-market surveillance and complaint handling for medical devices.
Education and Expertise
Ray Fan earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, completing his studies from 1988 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive expertise in mechanical design and analysis. He is recognized for his capabilities in Multiphysics and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), which he utilizes to provide technical guidance throughout the design process.
Background
Ray Fan has a diverse professional background in engineering, with experience spanning multiple organizations and roles. He worked at Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures as a Design/Materials Engineer from 1991 to 1998, followed by a position as Project/Design Engineer at O-I from 1998 to 2003. He then served as a Product Development Engineer at Alcoa from 2003 to 2006 before joining AtriCure. His career reflects a focus on medical device reliability, risk management, and quality systems.
Achievements
Ray Fan is recognized as an authority in analysis capabilities throughout the design process. His extensive experience in medical device reliability includes conducting risk assessments and analyses. His leadership in product development has contributed to advancements in mechanical design and quality management within the medical device industry.