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Being an Engineer

Aaron Moncur of Pipeline Design & Engineering talks with engineers and engineering leaders about mechanical design, product development, medical devices and what it takes to grow in an engineering career.

385 episodes · 292 hours · since 2020

Being an Engineer is filed under engineering, product development, mechanical and interviews. Its most recent episode published on , so it is still actively publishing. Listeners have left 61 ratings on Apple Podcasts, averaging 4.8 out of 5.

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Where to begin with Being an Engineer: full episodes about building physical products, award winners first.

  • · 1h 04m

    S2E14 How Knowing Nothing Can Make You a More Creative Engineer | Phnam Bagley

    Phnam Bagley, co-founder of the design consultancy Nonfiction, discusses her approach to industrial design, emphasizing the importance of understanding technical constraints like DFM and the value of 'yes, but' engineers who offer transparent trade-offs. She details the ergonomic challenges of designing the Human headphones, which required 700 prototypes to accommodate diverse head shapes, and advocates for sustainable material choices like seaweed plastic over greenwashed alternatives. Bagley also critiques traditional education systems, arguing for personalized, project-based learning that respects neurodiversity and fosters creativity.

  • · 51m

    S1E34 3D Printing: Plastic, Metal, and Composite | Tuan Tranpham

    Tuan Tranpham, Chief Revenue Officer at AREVO, discusses his journey from a Vietnamese refugee to a 3D printing expert, focusing on composite manufacturing technologies. He contrasts AREVO's six-axis robotic continuous fiber placement with traditional FDM and metal binder jetting, highlighting the software-driven topology optimization that enables true 3D printing. Tranpham explains how this technology allows for the production of high-strength, lightweight components like bicycle frames and e-scooters, moving beyond prototyping into on-demand manufacturing services.

  • · 48m

    S1E09 Engineering Starts With Why | Alex Kim

    Alex Kim, a mechanical engineer with experience at iRobot, Sensata, and Thermo Fisher, discusses his career path and the importance of understanding one's 'why' in engineering. He details his work on consumer robotics and medical devices, highlighting specific technologies like 3D printing (Formlabs, Markforged, Carbon 3D) and CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo). Kim shares a critical lesson from a COVID-19 testing project at Thermo Fisher, where a validation failure due to process control issues caused a three-day delay, emphasizing the balance between speed and rigorous engineering validation.

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  • · 45m

    Elad Einav | How To Engineer Covered Medical Device Stents

    Elad Einav, Co-Founder and CEO of Medibrane, a medical device CDMO specializing in polymer covers for stents, explains the engineering challenges of attaching membranes to metal scaffolds. He details the tradeoffs between traditional sewing, ePTFE sintering, and adhesive-assisted lamination, emphasizing that the covering process must be treated as a composite material design input from day one rather than a downstream manufacturing step. Einav shares examples of field failures, such as stent fractures where the covering remained intact, to illustrate why early integration of material selection, manufacturing processes, and regulatory strategy is critical for clinical success.

  • · 1m

    PDX 2026 Starts Soon—Get Your Ticket Now

    This episode is a brief announcement for the PDX 2026 conference, scheduled for October 20-21 in Phoenix, Arizona. The host promotes the event as a practical training opportunity for engineers working on physical products, featuring hands-on sessions and technical conversations. The episode also encourages listeners to explore the podcast's archive of over 300 episodes for relevant engineering challenges.

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  • · 58m

    Matt Ketterer | The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Episode

    Matt Ketterer, a Principal Controls Engineer at Pipeline Design & Engineering and a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, discusses his 20+ years of training with host Aaron Moncur. They explore how BJJ teaches that technique overcomes strength, the importance of tapping early to avoid injuries like torn ligaments and ACLs, and the psychological benefits of managing claustrophobia and stress through the sport. The conversation highlights the strong community bonds formed through shared struggle and the realization that narrowing focus to a few key moves accelerates learning and mastery.

  • · 43m

    Dakota Welker | User Needs, Design Inputs, Verification & Validation

    Dakota Welker, founder of Think MedTek, explains his four-phase product development methodology for medical device startups, emphasizing user needs, design inputs, verification, and validation. He details how he rescues stalled projects by clarifying scope and documentation, and describes a specific case where bringing manufacturing in-house and negotiating with multiple vendors reduced costs by 50%. Welker also discusses his transition from automotive and pneumatics to medical devices, his focus on CFD tools like Simscale, and the importance of balancing engineering rigor with client communication.

  • · 54m

    Elif Miskioglu | The Science of How to Build Engineering Intuition

    Elif Miskioğlu, an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University, discusses her research on engineering intuition, supported by a $650,000 NSF CAREER Award. She defines intuition as the subconscious leveraging of prior experience and explains that it requires six to ten years of domain-specific expertise to develop reliably. Miskioğlu highlights the critical role of metacognition—knowing what you know and don't know—and the importance of psychological safety and reflection in accelerating this skill. She also warns against cognitive entrenchment, where experts might miss anomalies due to overconfidence.

  • · 1h 06m

    Antonio Valadez & Nate Post | Building Better Engineers Through Better Leadership

    Nate Post, Director of New Product Introduction at Edwards Lifesciences and founder of Blue Collar Blades, and Antonio (Tony) Valadez, founder of Nexcellence Engineering Solutions, discuss their mentor-mentee relationship and leadership philosophies within the medical device industry. They explore how Tony helped Nate refine his authentic leadership style rather than copying his own, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety, vulnerability, and shielding teams from upper-management stress during critical production phases. The conversation highlights specific decisions, such as shutting down a production line to fix procedural safety issues, and the value of providing constructive feedback that helps engineers grow without discouraging them.

  • · 36m

    Jacob Evink | From CAD to Mechanical Curiosity: Student Engineer Spotlight

    Jacob Evink, a mechanical engineering student at Western Michigan University, discusses his journey from high school manufacturing classes to working in a high-volume injection molding factory. He details the design and construction of a four-axis robotic arm using an ESP32 microcontroller and stepper motors, highlighting the trial-and-error process of electronics integration. Evink also shares his perspective on using AI tools like ChatGPT for coding assistance and the importance of documenting failures publicly on Instagram to build an engineering portfolio.

  • · 47m

    Robert States | How Engineers Can Thrive in Corporate R&D

    Rob States, Vice President of Technical Services at Cormica and founder of AccelaTech, discusses how engineers can thrive in corporate R&D by understanding the business realities of risk management, budgeting, and layoffs. He contrasts the innovation-focused but process-light environment of startups with the risk-mitigation and scaling capabilities of large corporations. States advises engineers to build a personal brand and identify high-value patterns in project failures to become indispensable 'heroes' who can recover fast when things go wrong. He also outlines his vision for replacing paper specifications with physics-based digital models to predict recalls and reduce development time.

  • · 48m

    Michael Brooks | How BayCath Medical Is Rethinking Catheter Development

    Michael Brooks, founder and CEO of BayCath Medical, explains how his contract manufacturing company helps startups and R&D teams accelerate catheter development by prioritizing collaboration and rapid iteration over rigid, high-volume processes. He details the manual nature of catheter manufacturing, the importance of planning for scale from the first prototype, and strategies for managing material selection and design transfers. Brooks also discusses the challenges of lead times, the 'cat and mouse' game of device reprocessing, and his approach to maintaining calm under pressure by drawing on his background as an EMT.

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382 episodes with a summary and chapters, by year.

202648 episodes
  1. 9 OctElad EinavHow To Engineer Covered Medical Device Stents45m
  2. 8 OctPDX 2026 Starts Soon—Get Your Ticket Now1m
  3. 2 OctMatt KettererThe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Episode58m
  4. 25 SeptDakota WelkerUser Needs, Design Inputs, Verification & Validation43m
  5. 18 SeptElif MiskiogluThe Science of How to Build Engineering Intuition54m
  6. 11 SeptAntonio Valadez & Nate PostBuilding Better Engineers Through Better Leadership1h 06m
  7. 4 SeptJacob EvinkFrom CAD to Mechanical Curiosity: Student Engineer Spotlight36m
  8. 28 AugRobert StatesHow Engineers Can Thrive in Corporate R&D47m
  9. 21 AugMichael BrooksHow BayCath Medical Is Rethinking Catheter Development48m
  10. 14 AugTony KelbertAuthenticity, Engineering, and the Business of Manufacturing1h 11m
  11. 7 AugS7E33 Sam ThomasonThe Black Magic of Nano-Machining1h 00m
  12. 31 JulS7E32 Steven SzymeczekFrom Taking Things Apart to Teaching Engineers How to Build46m
  13. 24 JulS7E31 Stanley LeongEngineering Your Finances: A Former Electrical Engineer’s Guide to Building Wealth50m
  14. 17 JulS7E30 Steve RileySmall Improvements, Big ROI: Lessons from the Factory Floor36m
  15. 16 JulPDX 2026 Tickets Are 50% Off August 3–71m
  16. 10 JulS7E29 Heylands Lowry| Building an Engineering Culture of Continuous Improvement39m
  17. 3 JulS7E28 Justin RittenhouseWhat Engineering School Doesn’t Teach You About Industry49m
  18. 26 JunS7E27 Daniel KurniantoThe Engineering Journey Behind the World's First Electronic Coffee Tamper50m
  19. 19 JunS7E26 Paul VizzioFrom Prototype to Product: How Paul Vizzio Engineered RemieDog Into a Real Hardware Business40m
  20. 12 JunS7E25 Yesenia AvellanedaEngineering, Medicine, and Manufacturing Leadership30m
  21. 5 JunS7E24 Larry CopponiThe Most Important Skill To Get Hired As An Engineer42m
  22. 29 MayS7E23 Jordan KapitanoffScrew Manufacturing, LEAN Processes, and Investing for Engineers52m
  23. 22 MayS7E22 Amelia HoweDeveloping Medical Device Injectrodes for Pain Reduction, & Project Management Best Practices52m
  24. 15 MayS7E21 Rod SchollPro Tips from 30-Year Analyst For Accurate Simulations (FEA & CFD)48m
  25. 8 MayS7E20 Mahantesh HiremathHow to Influence Public Policy As An Engineer52m
  26. 1 MayS7E19 Ryan SchoonmakerHow to Take A Structured Approach to Solving Engineering Problems53m
  27. 24 AprS7E18 Aaron MoncurBuilding Pipeline, the Being An Engineer Podcast, and Engineering Communities1h 01m
  28. 17 AprS7E17 Joe CouittHow to Design for Swiss Machining44m
  29. 10 AprS7E16 Chad WaltersConstraints, Iteration, & Industrial Design in Product Development51m
  30. 3 AprS7E15 Mustafa PoonawalaDiagnostic Clinical Trials, Prioritization, & Decision Latency in Engineering42m
  31. 2 AprPDX Webinar Trailer, Engineering for Success: Making Product-Market Fit an Actionable Design Goal1m
  32. 27 MarS7E14 Brad & AaronHow To Accelerate The Speed of Engineering (Episode 3 of 3)53m
  33. 20 MarS7E13 Brad & AaronHow To Accelerate The Speed of Engineering (Episode 2 of 3)53m
  34. 18 MarS7E12 Flash Training: Design for Assembly: Why Fewer Screw Lengths Makes Everything Easier4m
  35. 13 MarS7E11 Brad & AaronHow To Accelerate The Speed of Engineering (Episode 1 of 3)49m
  36. 10 MarEngineering Industry Evangelist2m
  37. 6 MarS7E10 Daniel GledhillHow to Win at People-Centered Leadership in Engineering Teams55m
  38. 27 FebS7E9 Brad & AaronTop 5 Takeaways After Interviewing Over 300 Engineers58m
  39. 20 FebS7E8 Matt KettererProfessional Growth through Interdisciplinary Exploration48m
  40. 13 FebS7E7 Mike RomanceIndustry 4.0, Production Transfers, & People-Centric Leadership57m
  41. 6 FebS7E6 Bob HankinsMedical Device Engineering Leadership & Working With the FDA42m
  42. 30 JanS7E5 Scott RobertsThe Stainless Steel Hardening Process Most Engineers Don’t Know Exists38m
  43. 23 JanS7E4 Scott HeimendingerDeveloping the World’s First Home-Kitchen Ultrasonic Chef’s Knife59m
  44. 20 JanCustom Machined Parts: High Quality, Low Cost, Fast Turnaround3m
  45. 16 JanS7E3 Aaron EdenHow Engineers Can Use AI Today55m
  46. 12 JanPDX Webinar Trailer, Engineering Project Management3m
  47. 9 JanS7E2 WEBINAR: Your Manufacturer is Stupid: Why Your Circuit Board Design Is Making Their Job Harder with Chris Denney1h 02m
  48. 2 JanS7E1 A Joyful Approach to Product DevelopmentLisa Ho & Andrew Muyanja (Menlo Innovations)49m
202557 episodes
  1. 26 DecS6E52 Rob DonleyKaizen, Communication, & the Design Squiggle52m
  2. 19 DecS6E51 Eric RichinsWhat It's Like Being A Packaging Engineer20m
  3. 12 DecS6E50 Brad & AaronThe Case for Better Professional Communication56m
  4. 5 DecS6E49 Pipeline Media Lab (PML) Announcement53m
  5. 28 NovS6E48 Brent LavinBridging Engineering & Commercialization46m
  6. 21 NovS6E47 Brogan MillerBeing a Doula for Hardware Startups, Manufacturing in Asia, and How to Start Networking44m
  7. 14 NovS6E46 Rick JamesANSYS & Engineering Simulation50m
  8. 7 NovS6E45 Jeremy JarrettLegal Advice & Strategy for Starting An Engineering Business52m
  9. 31 OctS6 E44 Ryan StevensonWorking on Apple’s Vision Pro & Launching a Freelance Engineering Business54m
  10. 24 OctS6 E43 Greg MarkFounding Markforged & Backflip.ai56m
  11. 17 OctS6E42 Ramzi MarjabaFrom Idea to Approval: Persuasion for Engineers56m
  12. 15 OctFinal call to join us at PDX 2025!2m
  13. 10 OctS6E41 James DavisLiving in Ukraine for $12/Day to Become An Engineer1h 03m
  14. 3 OctS6E40 Matt PuchalskiVision Inspection, Autonomous Vehicles, & Graduating Y Combinator49m
  15. 26 SeptS6E39 Sam HollandInformal Engineering Collective, the Hardware Handbook, & Donut Hole-Der55m
  16. 19 SeptS6E38 Wally WaldronHow to Successfully Exit A Manufacturing or Industrial Services Business52m
  17. 12 SeptS6E37 Duann ScottComputational Design & The Best File Format for 3D Printing41m
  18. 5 SeptS6E36 Tessa AxsomCasting, Metallurgy, & Finishing with Fictiv42m
  19. 29 AugS6E35 Spencer JonesAI for Engineers, Finding Venture Capital, & Accelerating Medtech Development57m
  20. 22 AugS6E34 John LembkeBest Practices for Hiring Engineers39m
  21. 15 AugS6E33 Bryant FosterDesign for Human Factors & User Experience51m
  22. 8 AugS6E32 Josh ZareckyHow To Travel The Country While Working As A Full Time Engineer47m
  23. 1 AugS6E31 Camden ShumanBuilding a Second Brain, Co-ops, & Tools for Developing Your Network45m
  24. 25 JulS6E30 Jake WhinneryResources for Interviewing & Landing Engineering Jobs53m
  25. 18 JulLast Chance for PDX Discount2m
  26. 18 JulS6E29 Joshua TarbuttonLessons From the Military Applied to Engineering50m
  27. 11 JulS6E28 Paul VizzioEngineering Naval Submarines, Pet Products, & Elite Sports Training Machines50m
  28. 9 JulWhy am I doing PDX?2m
  29. 7 JulWhat Every Engineer Should Know About Contract Manufacturers1m
  30. 4 JulS6E27 Stephen HinchLessons from HP & Disruptive Innovations56m
  31. 27 JunS6E26 Katie KarmelekHow You Can Accelerate Med Device Development with Chamfr48m
  32. 25 JunPDX – The Product Development Expo2m
  33. 20 JunS6S25 Andy ThompsonPractical Applications of GD&T45m
  34. 13 JunS6E24 James BryantA Process For Engineers to Succeed at Home & at Work43m
  35. 6 JunS6E23 Mihir ShahBuying & Growing a High Performing Machine Shop39m
  36. 30 MayS6E22 Dean OdellGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)38m
  37. 23 MayS6E21 Ron HiggsSystems Thinking, People Skills, & Executive Leadership50m
  38. 16 MayS6E20 John MartellMechanisms, Drones, and Excel Macros43m
  39. 9 MayS6E19 Stuart GrantMedTech Innovation51m
  40. 2 MayS6E18 Nikolaj KlochPublic Speaking, Career Changes, & Leading with Value57m
  41. 25 AprS6E17 Scott PutnamInvention, Licensing, and Venturing48m
  42. 18 AprS6E16 Jake KenningtonEngineer Yourself First, Personal Reflection, & Accepting Change56m
  43. 11 AprS6E15 Too Tall TobyCAD Best Practices, Speed Modeling, & Gamification1h 04m
  44. 4 AprS6E14 Russ AldridgeRobot Cinematography, 16-day Ventilators, & Identifying the REAL problem48m
  45. 28 MarS6E13 Geoffrey HuberBespoke Ladders, Communicating Through Drawing, & Having a Big Customer45m
  46. 21 MarS6E12 Greg MarkFounding Markforged & Backflip.ai56m
  47. 14 MarS6E11 Jon LowySleeping 3 Hours Per Day & Additive Manufacturing X.01h 04m
  48. 7 MarS6E10 Clint BiggsSales Engineering, Relationships, & Earning Potential40m
  49. 28 FebS6E9 Noah BurkAsking Good Questions, RCM, & Macros49m
  50. 21 FebS6E8 Stephen B. JohnsonEmbedded Systems, Python, & Personal Engineering Projects44m
  51. 14 FebS6E7 Michael HadleyA Thirst for Learning: Becoming An Engineer 20 years After Graduating43m
  52. 7 FebS6E6 John BoeziUniversal Product Development Processes, Focusing on the One, & Consulting39m
  53. 31 JanS6E5 Keegan SchochPro Tips on Creating an Engineering Consultancy49m
  54. 24 JanS6E4 Steve MaxsonCatheters, Heat Shrink Tubing, & Medical Device Extrusion Technology41m
  55. 17 JanS6E3 Hector AmadorSemiconductors, Microprocessors, & Statistics51m
  56. 10 JanS6E2 Derek PietzIndustrial Automation, Losing A Million Dollars, & Successful Startups37m
  57. 3 JanS6E1 Tony SimasAffecting Change, SaaS, & Communicating in Different Cultures34m
202458 episodes
  1. 27 DecS5E52 Jon HirschtickFounding & Developing the Solidworks and Onshape CAD Systems1h 15m
  2. 20 DecS5E51 Manish KumarBeing CEO at SOLIDWORKS58m
  3. 13 DecS5E50 Roopinder TaraTiming, FEA, & the Beginning of CAD42m
  4. 6 DecS5E49 John Rogers & Sean MaciagA Career Worth Engineering – From Graduation to Professional49m
  5. 29 NovS5E48 Kordel FranceOlfactory AI49m
  6. 22 NovS5E47 Ryian WilliamsFinding Purpose as an Engineer, & How to Improve Faster55m
  7. 15 NovS5E46 Carrie HurlbutEnvironmental, Health, & Safety at ASM36m
  8. 8 NovS5E45 Andy WellsTouching Lives Through Engineering (Rerun)1h 00m
  9. 1 NovS5E44 Geoff GawNitinol, R&D, and How to Learn About New Technologies47m
  10. 25 OctS5E43 David MaloufHow to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 757m
  11. 18 OctS5E42 Brad HirayamaHow to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 657m
  12. 11 OctS5E41 Jim GabrielHow to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 546m
  13. 4 OctS5E40 Tony DietzHow to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 452m
  14. 27 SeptS5E39 Bradley RothenbergnTopology (nTop) & Computational Design46m
  15. 20 SeptS5E38 Istvan CsanadyShapr3D53m
  16. 13 SeptS5E37 Joe MoakHow to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 31h 03m
  17. 6 SeptS5E36 Callye KeenHow to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 21h 05m
  18. 30 AugS5E35 TJ StrangHow to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 147m
  19. 23 AugS5E34 Edward JaeckMinitab, Statistical Analysis, & Supply Chain Management59m
  20. 16 AugS5E33 Devon CopelandWorking for Apple & Tesla, Building a Better MFG Execution System (MES)45m
  21. 9 AugS5E32 Todd MansfieldIntegrated Project Management (OneIPM), Agile Methodologies, and Construction Automation48m
  22. 2 AugS5E31 Jad AllamManufacturing Yields, Growing Young Engineers, & Engineering Analytics49m
  23. 26 JulS5E30 Camden ShumanBuilding a Second Brain, Co-ops, & Tools for Developing Your Network45m
  24. 19 JulS5E29 Steve GompertzMedical Device Quality Control & Regulatory Requirements51m
  25. 12 JulS5E28 Aaron GebauerSolidworks PDM, Finding A New Job, Managing Uncertainty1h 00m
  26. 5 JulS5E27 Andy SchieberWork Ethic, Medical Device Commercialization, & Ophthalmology Devices59m
  27. 3 JulFree Online PDX Event: Simulation in Product Development1m
  28. 28 JunS5E26 Patrick JreijiriHow To Build A Product Development Freelance Company46m
  29. 21 JunS5E25 Erica KahnOphthalmology Device Design & Being Laid Off43m
  30. 14 JunS5E24 Dion LopesManufacturing processes & Implementing New Technologies42m
  31. 7 JunS5E23 Jim CuseoDefining Requirements, Developing MacBook Pro, & Leading Large Engineering Teams57m
  32. 31 MayS5E22 James TrevelyanWhat Research Tells Us Is The Most Important Quality of Engineers1h 06m
  33. 24 MayS5E21 Chris JulianFailing Fast, Learning By Doing, & Curiosity1h 00m
  34. 17 MayS5E20 Francis LacosteVulnerability, Psychological Safety, & Befriending Uncertainty50m
  35. 10 MayS5E19 Krishna RaichurThe Ins & Outs of Engineering Simulation (FEA, CFD)48m
  36. 8 MayS5E18.5 PDX: James Rogers13m
  37. 3 MayS5E18 Joe MoakWorking at Apple, Premium Products, & Superior Project Management55m
  38. 1 MayS5E17.5 PDX: Roger Labrecque10m
  39. 26 AprS5E17 Shobana RadhakrishnanBlameless Post-Mortems, Google TV, & Engineering Leadership48m
  40. 24 AprS5E16.5 PDX: Joe Moak11m
  41. 19 AprS5E16 James RogersR&D Engineering Series – Interview 1 of 642m
  42. 17 AprS5E15.5 PDX: Ian McEachern10m
  43. 12 AprS5E15 Derek HarperThe Benefits of Working At A Small Company, & How to Motivate Your Engineering Team43m
  44. 10 AprS5E13.5 PDX: Jason Addink12m
  45. 5 AprS5E14 Ian McEachernArtificial Hearts, Times Square LED Displays, & Engineering Freelancing49m
  46. 29 MarS5E13 Paul LeeCities of the Future & Renewable Energy40m
  47. 22 MarS5E12 Dylann CerianiPrototype Injection Molding47m
  48. 15 MarS5E11 Roger LabrecqueAccelerating R&D Work, 21 CFR, & How To Collaborate Effectively59m
  49. 8 MarS5E10 Derek PietzIndustrial Automation, Losing A Million Dollars, & Successful Startups39m
  50. 1 MarS5E9 Jon MontcriefMedical Device Engineering Leaders 839m
  51. 23 FebS5E8 Aaron CallHow to Find Money for MedTech Startups46m
  52. 16 FebS5E7 Matt ZachekMedical Device Engineering Leaders 745m
  53. 9 FebS5E6 Alex Anderson & Lilly MacarusoRivian & The Rebelle Rally59m
  54. 2 FebS5E5 Tom KressMedical Device Engineering Leaders 635m
  55. 26 JanS5E4 Mark RossMedical Device Engineering Leaders 549m
  56. 19 JanS5E3 Grace ParkMedical Device Engineering Leaders 443m
  57. 12 JanS5E2 Tony DedeoMedical Device Engineering Leaders 342m
  58. 5 JanS5E1 Dora BoussiasData Architecture, Situational Awareness, & Growth54m
202353 episodes
  1. 29 DecS4E50 Travis De JongMedical Device Engineering Leadership 239m
  2. 22 DecS4E49 Derek McKenneyMedical Device Engineering Leadership40m
  3. 15 DecS4E48 Paul McEnroeInventing the Barcode (UPC) & Scanner58m
  4. 8 DecS4E47 Mark ByrneStartup Engineering, Funding, & Assumptions39m
  5. 1 DecS4E46 Jeff PerryThe Intentional Engineer54m
  6. 24 NovS4E45 Jonathan MacWilliamsCareer Planning, Metallurgy, & Dealing with Ambiguity54m
  7. 17 NovS4E44 Dave JonesMusic, NASA, and Napkin Sketches to Circuits45m
  8. 10 NovS4E43 Kevin SuraceHow To Use AI For Engineering57m
  9. 3 NovS4E42 Pam HurleyTechnical Writing, Presentations, & Communications48m
  10. 27 OctS4E41 Neil ThompsonTechnical Pitches: Revealing Flaws, Using Stories, & Wiggling Toes28m
  11. 20 OctS4E40 Gina CovarrubiasThe Engineering Life Coach45m
  12. 13 OctS4E39 Kyle ValitonCommon Pitfalls of Startups, Dealing With Stress, Setting Budgets44m
  13. 6 OctS4E38 Ahmed WasfyFeedback Loops, Systems Over Intentions, & the Power of Predictability47m
  14. 29 SeptS4E37 Troy NergaardLightship – L1 Electric RV40m
  15. 22 SeptS4E36 Wes Schwie| Intellectual Property37m
  16. 15 SeptS4E35 Shawn PattersonInterferometers, Lasers, & Not Panicking55m
  17. 8 SeptS4E34 Carla MinettDepartmental Rotations, Ship Building, & Engineering Leadership42m
  18. 1 SeptS4E33 Assistant Dean Michael De GregorioAccident Reconstruction, Perseverance, & Doing vs Learning About Doing45m
  19. 25 AugS4E32 Brooke McDonaldR&D Engineering Series – Interview 6 of 645m
  20. 18 AugS4E31 Danny PayneOnShape CAD, Expert Witnessing, & NOT Moving Into Management58m
  21. 11 AugS4E30 Dhruv BhateEngineering In India, Biomimicry, & Using White Papers48m
  22. 4 AugS4E29 Drew DevittPorous Media Air Bearings54m
  23. 28 JulS4E28 Kevin DistelhurstSemiconductors – What They Are & How They’re Manufactured46m
  24. 21 JulS4E27 Ian McEachernR&D Engineering Series – Interview 5 of 648m
  25. 21 JulTools, Education, & Community for Engineers1m
  26. 14 JulDerek ReckerR&D Engineering Series – Interview 4 of 632m
  27. 7 JulMac FortuneThe Ideal Role for An Engineer That Loves Entrepreneurialism, Technology, & Business41m
  28. 30 JunRushabh DhapodkarR&D Engineering Series – Interview 3 of 630m
  29. 23 JunRoland SchwarzR&D Engineering Series – Interview 2 of 639m
  30. 16 JunDean Michael JensenDeveloping People, & How An Engineering Degree Can Be Used Beyond Engineering47m
  31. 9 JunJames RogersR&D Engineering Series – Interview 1 of 641m
  32. 2 JunDaniel CampbellModel Based Definition (MBD), Digital Twins, and Industry 4.036m
  33. 26 MayEmma McFaddenSoldering Pro Tips, & How CPAP Machines Work30m
  34. 19 MayRay FikesProsthetics and Hacking 3D Printers45m
  35. 12 MaySarah BilgerHow Not to Give Up, & Time Management Strategies48m
  36. 5 MayAndy WellsTouching Lives Through Engineering1h 00m
  37. 28 AprJulie SchulteParts & Hardware Tools for R&D Engineers37m
  38. 21 AprMark HerschbergEssential Skills for Success They Didn’t Teach in College1h 05m
  39. 14 AprIan PetermanLegacy Branding, Uncommon Materials, & the One Contact Rule43m
  40. 7 AprMilan CerovicStrategies for Succeeding at New Product Development50m
  41. 31 MarAxel BicharaHow to Work with VCs to Build An Engineering Business46m
  42. 24 MarEtienne NicholsHow to Become a MedTech Engineer50m
  43. 17 MarMini EpisodeTime Management10m
  44. 10 MarDaniel ServanskyElectromechanical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, & Engineering Ethics52m
  45. 3 MarBob FerrisEngineering More Effective Training Hardware & Simulators for Law Enforcement & Military54m
  46. 24 FebMini EpisodeAre Your Systems Aligned with Your Goals?9m
  47. 17 FebRuss AngoldExoskeletons, VR Fitness, and Starting Hardware Companies51m
  48. 10 FebJon HirschtickFounding & Developing the Solidworks and Onshape CAD Systems1h 15m
  49. 3 FebMini EpisodeGrowing Engineers with Goldilocks Challenges8m
  50. 27 JanYonatan CohenQuantum Computing49m
  51. 20 JanJon RennieNuclear Submarines & Engineering Leadership49m
  52. 13 JanReade HarphamFlat Org Structures, Communicating with Engineers & Philanthropic Design1h 02m
  53. 6 JanErin ThorpHow to Lead Your Engineering Team with Empathy49m
202249 episodes
  1. 30 DecErin McDermottResiliency, Freelancing, & Optical Engineering55m
  2. 23 DecDavid OhNASA, Systems Engineering, and Sending Robots to Space53m
  3. 16 DecChris DenneyPCB Design, Fabrication, & Manufacturing1h 00m
  4. 9 DecJohn WhiteLeadership, Opposing Opinions, & Balancing Work and Life1h 02m
  5. 2 DecScott SummitIndustrial Design, 3D Printing, & Life-Changing Products52m
  6. 25 NovGlenn HickmanDesign Reviews, Interviewing Questions, & WRAP40m
  7. 18 NovDarragh HudsonHow to Set up A Manufacturing Supply Chain51m
  8. 11 NovRyan KircherMetal Additive Manufacturing44m
  9. 4 NovRamzi MarjabaSales Engineering & Using Story to Communicate Impact54m
  10. 28 OctSamuel FellerProduct & Project management, Kickstarter, & DIY Product Launch46m
  11. 21 OctArne Lang-ReeHand Sketching, Defining Requirements, & Design Reviews49m
  12. 14 OctDanny SmithInterviewing Engineers, Managing Engineering Budgets, & Technical Writing47m
  13. 7 OctRay KampmeierThe Humble Transistor51m
  14. 23 SeptMark HanchettAtlis Motor Vehicles44m
  15. 16 SeptStan BentleyStarting an Engineering Business, Day Care, & Powdercoating44m
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