Logan Rivas
About Logan Rivas
Logan Rivas is a Research and Development Engineer with extensive experience in the medical device industry, currently employed at Outset Medical, Inc. He has a strong background in engineering principles, having worked on multiple in vitro diagnostic devices and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Work at Outset Medical
Logan Rivas currently serves as a Research and Development Engineer at Outset Medical, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. Based in San Jose, he collaborates with cross-functional teams that include mechanical, electrical, quality, reliability engineering, and analytical chemists. His role involves contributing to the development and enhancement of medical devices, leveraging his extensive background in engineering.
Previous Experience at Abbott and Roche
Before joining Outset Medical, Logan Rivas worked at Abbott - Hematology as a Research and Development Engineer from 2016 to 2019 in Santa Clara. His experience also includes a four-year tenure at Roche - Tissue Diagnostics from 2012 to 2016 in the Tucson, Arizona Area. In these roles, he gained valuable insights into the development of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices.
Education and Expertise
Logan Rivas earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles. He focuses on understanding engineering and quality principles thoroughly, enhancing his capabilities in the field.
Background in Research
Logan Rivas began his career in research at the University of Arizona, where he worked for four months in 2011. This early experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in research and development within the medical device industry. His background includes working on three large in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices, guiding them from design input through system validation and launch.
Professional Interests
Logan Rivas pursues engineering both as a profession and a hobby. He enjoys working in collaborative environments, particularly in cross-functional teams that integrate various engineering disciplines. His interests reflect a commitment to continuous learning and application of engineering principles in practical settings.