Shahzaib Masood
Summary
High-achieving engineer with hands-on R&D industry experience in medical device design, verification, and validation. Proven expertise in maintaining Design History Files (DHF), developing technical user guides, and executing Design of Experiments (DOE) for electromechanical devices. Proficient in Creo Parametric and regulatory standards (ISO 3744, ASTM F1980). Seeking to leverage experience in process development and prototype validation as an R&D Design Engineer.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
R&D Engineering Intern
Palliare Ltd.
Galway, Ireland
2025.01 - 2025.08
- Accomplished a 6 dBA noise reduction, as measured by EN ISO 3744:2010 acoustic test results, by building a semi-anechoic sound chamber and executing a DOE tied to defined verification requirements.
- Accomplished a 12% airflow improvement and 8°C operating temperature reduction, as measured by thermal characterization data, by translating cooling performance goals into design input requirements and iterating motor cooling design changes.
- Accomplished repeatable builds of 5 functional prototype units, as measured by successful assembly outcomes, by authoring DHF-controlled documentation and IFU/User Guide content that captured technical content requirements and build/inspection steps for SMEs to follow.
- Accomplished audit-ready traceability for verification testing, as measured by complete linkage from raw data to final reports, by developing a controlled file management process and hyperlinked tracking system to support design inputs/outputs traceability within the DHF.
- Accomplished zero damage during international deployment, as measured by post-transit inspection, by designing Creo-based protective foam packaging/inserts and documenting packaging and labelling requirements for shipment/handling.
- Accomplished
Summer Intern
Virtuome Metabolic Human (VMH)
Remote
2022.05 - 2022.07
- Collaborated on a task force to visualize interactions among dopaminergic neurons using CellDesigner software.
- Co-authored a comprehensive scientific report synthesizing research outcomes, translating complex biological data for technical audiences.
Education
BEng + MEng - Biomedical Engineering
University of Galway
Galway 2021.09 - 2026.05
Skills
- Design & CAD - Creo Parametric; Autodesk Inventor; CAD; Reverse engineering; 3D printing; Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Testing & Validation - DHF management (Design History File); Design of Experiments (DOE); Verification & Validation (V&V); Thermal analysis; Acoustic testing; Oscilloscope
Software & Analysis - ABAQUS (Finite Element Analysis, FEA); Python; MATLAB; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Professional - Technical report writing; Cross-functional collaboration; Process mapping
Projects
Bone Fixation Plate Design
- Outlined the FDA regulatory pathway for Class II medical devices, conducting research on submission processes and compliance requirements.
- Conducted four-point bending simulations using Abaqus to assess mechanical integrity and optimize plate geometry for durability.
Paediatric Hydrocephalus Shunt
- Led the conceptualization and iteration of a shunt mechanism using Autodesk Inventor, focusing on device reliability and patient safety.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
R&D Engineering Intern
Palliare Ltd.
2025.01 - 2025.08
Summer Intern
Virtuome Metabolic Human (VMH)
2022.05 - 2022.07
BEng + MEng - Biomedical Engineering
University of Galway
2021.09 - 2026.05