Dana Killam
About Dana Killam
Dana Killam serves as the Principal Electrical & Systems Engineer at TransMedics, Inc., a position held since 2022. With a background in electrical engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Killam has accumulated extensive experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies.
Work at TransMedics
Dana Killam has been employed at TransMedics, Inc. since 2022, serving as Principal Electrical & Systems Engineer. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing electrical and systems engineering projects, contributing to the development of innovative medical technologies. Prior to this position, she held the title of Senior Electrical Engineer at TransMedics for five years, starting in 2019. Her experience at TransMedics highlights her expertise in the medical device industry.
Education and Expertise
Dana Killam holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, which she completed from 2015 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in both electrical and systems engineering, equipping her with the skills necessary for her roles in the engineering field.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Dana Killam has extensive experience in electrical engineering, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She began her career at Applied Materials, where she held positions as Electrical Engineer I and II from 2012 to 2016. She then worked at Globus Medical as an Electrical Engineer and later as a Senior Electrical Engineer in 2018. Following her tenure at Globus Medical, she joined BD as an Electrical Design Engineer II for one year before transitioning to her current role at TransMedics.
Professional Experience Timeline
Dana Killam's professional journey includes significant roles at several companies. She worked at Applied Materials from 2012 to 2016, followed by a two-year stint at Globus Medical. In 2018, she briefly served as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Globus Medical before moving to BD for a year. Since 2019, she has been with TransMedics, first as a Senior Electrical Engineer and then advancing to Principal Electrical & Systems Engineer in 2022. This timeline reflects her progressive career in electrical engineering.