ANTHONY K.

SONG
Newark, CA | anthony.k.song@gmail.com | 703.628.8011 | linkedin.com/in/anthonyksong

WORK EXPERIENCE

DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson San Jose, CA

Manufacturing Engineer II September 2015 Present
Support new microcoil detachment system DPU3 Spectra global launch into production through DVal,
DV/PVE, ISS limited launch, and full launch
Assist in ReVive SE peripheral vascular self-expanding nitinol thrombectomy device launch in Asia
Trained in Six Sigma Robust Processes
Perform equipment and process validations
Improve manufacturing processes to increase yield, reduce scrap, reduce time, enhance ergonomics,
increase sustainability
Support internal audit observations and nonconformances
Collaborate and interface in a cross-functional team with R&D, Quality, and Production
Attend animal studies

Avantec Vascular Sunnyvale, CA

R&D Engineer I November 2012 September 2015
Core team member for spinal balloon catheter project, supported Japan PMDA Shonin submission
Performed hands-on product design and improvement work in a GLP/GMP controlled environment
Performed DOE, gage R&R, root cause analyses, tolerance analyses, design verification and validation,
process development and validation
Developed test methods, wrote test/validation protocols and reports, dFMEAs, pFMEAs, and
manufacturing processes
Created and edited 3D CAD drawings for spinal balloon catheter (11 Fr), neurovascular coil, guidewire,
and IVC filter retrieval medical devices
Created fixtures and prototypes used for manufacturing processes and test development
Attended and assisted with human clinical studies
Assisted in packaging design/validation and sterilization protocols for spinal balloon catheter project for
Japan PMDA Ninsho submission
Designed accessory toolkit and dunnage accessories for spinal balloon catheter project for Japan PMDA
Ninsho submission

Humagen Fertility Diagnostics, Inc. Charlottesville, VA

Production Lab Technician (Internship) April 2004 August 2004
Examined and pulled micropipettes to meet specifications in order to undergo further development

EDUCATION

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA

B.S, Biomedical Engineering August 2002 May 2006
Senior Thesis: Designed & developed a novel heel-protecting device for immobilized patients

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA

Took Classes towards M.S., Biomedical Engineering September 2006 December 2006
Research Area: Biomaterials & Drug Delivery

Berklee College of Music Boston, MA

B.M., Performance September 2007 December 2011
SKILLS

Computer: SolidWorks 3D CAD, SolidWorks Simulation, AutoCAD, Minitab, JMP,

Bluehill/Instron, Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project/Visio/Outlook,
MATLAB, Python, HTML, C++
Certifications: Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), Certified SolidWorks Associate
Simulation FEA (CSWA-S), Certified Sustainable Design Associate (CSDA), Flawless
Project Execution (FPX) Project Leadership Workshop
Miscellaneous Training: FEA, GDP, machine shop, injection molding, adhesive processes, AMA project
management, PMI PMP, VoC, Japan PMDA & FDA submissions, robust
processes
Languages: English (native proficiency), Korean (native proficiency), Spanish (limited working
proficiency), Japanese (limited working proficiency)