Jonathan Stechert
About Jonathan Stechert
Jonathan Stechert is a Design Engineer at Ichor Systems, Inc. in the Portland, Oregon area, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in biomedical engineering and a strong interest in orthopedic medical advances, influenced by his personal experiences with sports injuries.
Work at Ichor Systems
Jonathan Stechert has been employed as a Design Engineer at Ichor Systems, Inc. since 2019. He operates in the Portland, Oregon area and has accumulated five years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include the design and development of medical devices, particularly focusing on orthopedic applications.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Ichor Systems, Jonathan worked at Acumed in various engineering roles. He started as a Sustaining Engineer I from 2015 to 2016, then progressed to Sustaining Engineer II from 2016 to 2018, and finally served as a Senior Sustaining Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Acumed provided him with extensive experience in sustaining engineering for medical devices.
Co-op Experience at Arthrex
Jonathan's engineering career began with a co-op position at Arthrex, where he worked for six months from 2013 to 2014. During this time, he developed a strong interest in the design and production management of orthopedic medical implants, which has influenced his career trajectory.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan studied at Case Western Reserve University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Literature and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical/Medical Engineering, both completed between 2009 and 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in both engineering and cross-cultural communication.
Research Interests in Orthopedics
Jonathan has a keen interest in researching medical advances in orthopedics and sports medicine. This interest is driven by his personal experiences with skiing and swimming injuries, which have shaped his professional focus and commitment to improving medical solutions in this field.