Hi, I’m Sarah L. Garçon, a results-driven engineer focused on medical device development, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership. I thrive on driving innovation, optimizing design processes, and leading projects that enhance patient outcomes. I have hands-on experience spanning R&D, manufacturing, and quality, with a track record of delivering robust test methods, transitioning devices from concept to production, and collaborating across teams to solve complex problems. Fluent in both French and Haitian Creole, I excel in diverse, fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring others to grow their capabilities.

Sarah L. Garçon

Hi, I’m Sarah L. Garçon, a results-driven engineer focused on medical device development, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership. I thrive on driving innovation, optimizing design processes, and leading projects that enhance patient outcomes. I have hands-on experience spanning R&D, manufacturing, and quality, with a track record of delivering robust test methods, transitioning devices from concept to production, and collaborating across teams to solve complex problems. Fluent in both French and Haitian Creole, I excel in diverse, fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring others to grow their capabilities.

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Hi, I’m Sarah L. Garçon, a results-driven engineer focused on medical device development, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional leadership. I thrive on driving innovation, optimizing design processes, and leading projects that enhance patient outcomes. I have hands-on experience spanning R&D, manufacturing, and quality, with a track record of delivering robust test methods, transitioning devices from concept to production, and collaborating across teams to solve complex problems. Fluent in both French and Haitian Creole, I excel in diverse, fast-paced environments and enjoy mentoring others to grow their capabilities.

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Language

French
Fluent
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. R&D Test Engineer at Stryker
April 1, 2026 - Present
Automating verification and validation test methods for improved efficiency; designing and validating in-house test methods to reduce outsourcing costs.
R&D Engineer, Instruments at Calyxo, Inc.
June 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Redesigning and testing next generation LCHT to decrease field failures; assessed and updated 20+ V&V test methods to align with design requirements; optimized silicone molding manufacturing process of SIM Use model; led test engineering for real-time aging DVV efforts.
Sr. R&D Engineer at Tioga Cardiovascular
July 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Clinical engineer supporting FIH OUS cases; developed and trained additional operators on test methods for full system test to failure per ISO standards; led fatigue testing of implant for EFS submission; led optimization and COGS projects of clinically released delivery system devices; led DVV testing for design changes post PRA across 2 delivery system devices.
R&D Engineer (Delivery System) at Tioga Cardiovascular
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Designed and optimized Nitinol-based components of delivery catheter; developed manufacturing processes of catheter and generated/released associated documentation (equipment, instructions, etc.) in quality system; transitioned device from R&D to production; managed 2 technicians to meet production build timelines.
Supplier Quality Engineer Intern at General Motors
May 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Implemented tracking process from tier 2 supplier parts; tracked deliverables from tier 1 suppliers; conducted 4 quality audits for tier 1 suppliers.

Education

MSME at University of Delaware
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021
BSME, Business Minor at New Jersey Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other