Mechanical Engineering
We apply sound scientific principles to the analysis and development of creative solutions
We've built an atmosphere of "out of the box thinking" atop a foundation of strict design controls. It's a marriage that results in truly innovative medical and biotech products engineered to the most demanding specifications.
Our designs consistently meet or exceed our client's needs for dependability, cost and manufacturability.
“Over the last six years, I've worked on a lot of really tough projects at BC Tech. We've produced quality design output when others doubted the technology was even possible. I'm proud of our track-record.”
—Andrew Letton, Director of Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering group specializes in the design and development of medical
- Innovative mechanical engineering solutions for surgical tools, delivery devices, disposables and instruments.
- Complete robotics and lab-automation systems for Life Science applications.
- Strict adherence to FDA, ISO, TUV, UL, CSA and other standards to ensure expedient regulatory approvals and maximum development efficiency.
- Engineering for manufacturability, assembly, sterilization and other concerns unique to the design of medical products.
- Medical materials expertise, including thermoplastics, thermosets, castings, extrusions, forgings, composites and more.
Andrew Letton, Director of Mechanical Engineering
22+ Years Experience
See Andrew's Team Leader Profile
Andrew's Senior Engineering Team
Project Manager, Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Phillips Ultrasound
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
- Autonomous Undersea Systems
- Point Biomedical
- Acuson
- Accomplishments:
- 24 years R&D experience in biomedical engineering. Developed second harmonic medical ultrasound imaging system; bi-plane transesophageal ultrasound transducer; acoustically tuned ultrasound contrast agents; disturbed sensory networks for defense and oceanographic applications.
- Education:
- B.S. Biology, Minor Electrical Engineering: UCLA
- M.S. Biomedical Engineering: UC Irvine
- Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering: UC Irvine
Project Manager, Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Oliver Design
- Seagate Automation Tooling
- Space Systems General Dynamics
- Accomplishments:
- 20+ years experience in Mechanical engineering. Created complex automated machine designs for Biotech DNA wafer processing and hard disk sputter machines; holds multiple patent awards; managed engineering and document control for one of the fastest growing companies in U.S. as identified by Deloite and Touche in 1998.
- Education:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, CSU San Diego
Project Manager, Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Siemens Ultrasound
- Acuson
- Plantronics
- Accomplishments:
- 16 years medical product and manufacturing engineering. Developed three generations of ultrasound products in medical imaging; high performance CRT and LCD displays for medical applications; custom user-interface for ultrasound machine; telecommunication headset products.
- Education:
- B.A. California State University at Northridge
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Western Digital
- Acuson
- Velodyne Acoustics
- Watkins-Johnson
- Accomplishments:
- 22 years of Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering experience. Developed medical ultrasound transducers; designed full-range loudspeaker; developed first surface mount package for WJ's amplifier; implemented new tooling, material, and processes to reduce manufacturing costs
- Education:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering: Santa Clara University
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Cepheid
- Lathrop Engineering
- Cardiac Mariners Inc
- Parametric Technology
- Accomplishments:
- 10 years Mechanical engineering in Life Science industry. Developed low dose x-ray fluoroscopy system; optical drug delivery system; real time diagnostic DNA analysiso dispenser for PCR reagent beads; helmet-mounted heads up display for the military.
- Education:
- B.A. Physics: State University at Plattsburgh
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering; University of Utah
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Cepheid
- Lathrop Engineering
- Argonaut Technologies
- VidaMed International
- Zo-Med International
- KLA Instruments
- Accomplishments:
- 17 years working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to design scientific instrumentation, medical devices and capital equipment. Developed DNA diagnostic instrument and consumable; DNA and small molecule synthesis instruments and consumables; flow cytometer; RF ablation catheters; biochip and instrumentation.
- Education:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering: California Polytechnic State University
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Grundig
- Image Guidance Laboratory
- Stanford Medical School
- Accomplishments:
- 6 years in research and Mechanical/Biomechanical engineering with extensive experience in the design, analysis and simulation of medical devices and biomechanical and mechanical systems; expert in computational methods focused on the use of finite element method; highly proficient in the electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical analysis of biologic tissues and advanced composite engineering materials.
- Education:
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology With minor in Biomechanics
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Electromec Design and Development
- IBM
- FMC
- IDE Product Development
- Memorex
- Accomplishments:
- 37+ years in Product Design Engineering and Manufacturing. Extensive experience in plastic part design for injection molding with 2 patents; developed bacteria detecting equipment; mechanical layouts for robotic vehicle system; data modules for ECG controller system; fiber optic connectors; virtual reality and LCD components.
- Education:
- Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Arts, Foothill College
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
- Companies:
- Fovi Optics
- Ditech Communications
- University of California at Santa Cruz
- Accomplishments:
- 8 years of Mechanical/Optical design. Mechanical/Optical design and testing of retinal glucose analyzer; multi-stage optical amplifiers (EDFA and RAMAN); absolute optical spectrometer.
- Education:
- B.S. Physics: UC Santa Cruz
