About Me
I am a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Surgical Robotics. My interests include medical devices, additive manufacturing, and 3D modelling. This website showcases some of my recent team-based and individual engineering projects. Please feel free to contact me via email or phone for any inquiries.
Contact Details
Michael Luchini
7 Dudley Avenue
Branford, CT 06405 US
(203) 444-4062
mluchini@bu.edu
Projects
Da Vinci Robot Haptic Feedback Gloves
For my senior project at Boston University I worked with a team of mechanical engineers to create a haptic feedback system for the Da Vinci surgical robot.
Experimenting with 3D Scanning: Faro Arm and Recap Software
I worked with a team of graduate engineering students to develop a set of experiments to test the capabilities of two scanning techniques.
FDM Printing Mechanisms in One Piece
I developed a method to 3D print a variety of dynamic mechanisms in a single piece with minimal supports needed.
Latticed Water Bottle Holder
I designed a custom-sized latticed water bottle holder for a bicycle using SolidWorks, nTopology, and MeshMixer. The final design was printed using SLA (stereolithography) with a FormLabs Form 2 printer.
Metal 3D Printed Heat Sink
I worked with a team of engineers to design and 3D print a radial heat sink with angled fins.
Topologically Optimized Stand
I worked with a team to design a topologically optimized tri-footed stand for a portable projector using Altair Inspire.
Custom Card Holder Manufacturing Process
I worked with a team to design a credit card holder for manufacturing and assembly from HDPE pieces, and we created a process to automatically manufacture the product.
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • May 2020
Professional &
Leadership
Experience
Medtronic; North Haven, CT
Test Engineer• Dec 2020 - Present
• Executed complex electromechanical testing on surgical robotics systems including performance testing using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Universal Robot (UR5).
• Performed Test Method Development, Test Method Validation and risk management decisions for verification of system requirements.
• Executed statistical analysis including gage R&R, ANOVA, tolerance intervals, and normality testing using Minitab.
• Trained to ASME Y14.5M-2009, Creo Parametric, and part validation.
• Authored engineering reports and Test Methods.
• Fluent in Agile Product Development methodology for integrated medical device development.
Insulet; Acton, MA
Manufacturing Engineering Contingent• Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
• Developed and validated parameters for manufacturing equipment while leading research and design project for new manufacturing line.
• Designed end of arm tooling using SolidWorks.
• Performed root cause analysis in order to identify and correct causes of rejected parts and machine faults.
• Executed Test Method Validation, Process Change Orders, and various work orders in order to maintain and Improve plant processes.
• Led team of quality technicians to perform hourly inspections, First Article Inspections, and escalate nonconformances.
InnovaSurgical; Branford, CT
Project Leader• May 2019 - Aug 2019
• Led R&D of a project pertaining to medical devices and their application in the operating room.
• Researched how medical devices are implemented for various orthopedic and arthroscopic surgeries in operating rooms at multiple locations.
• Coordinated with medical device vendors and collaborated with product developers.
• Developed a final working concept to be outsourced for manufacturing.
Boston University College of Engineering; Boston, MA
Lab Assistant - Introduction to Engineering Design• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
• Provided classroom support• Advised students on material selection and use of resources.
• Ordered materials for engineering design projects.
• Distributed parts to students for engineering design projects.
Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital EMS; New Haven, CT
Emergency Medical Technician• Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
• Received training for and passed NREMT exam to become a nationally certified EMT.
• Shadowed emergency room technicians and EMTs on ambulances and in emergency rooms.
• Received CPR certification.
Skills
Other skills include: CNC Machining, Creo Parametric, DFMEA, GibbsCAM, Minitab, Rapid Prototyping, Root Cause Analysis, Solidworks, Six Sigma