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Rob Irion

Rob Irion

Rob Irion, CSP based in Alpine, Utah. 14 years of experience with specialization in Mechanical engineering, Product development, Medical Device.

CSP ·

Alpine, Utah

About

Mr. Irion's extensive professional experience spans various industries, including medical devices and equipment, oil and gas, consumer products, and product packaging. He has demonstrated his expertise in designing, building, and testing novel products that adhere to industry standards and regulations, such as IEC, UL, OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM. His work in the oil and gas sector involved developing down-hole drill string tools capable of withstanding extreme fluid dynamics, vibration, and erosion/wear environments. In the medical field, he managed several R&D projects for MRI gradient coil teams, designing and launching innovative coil designs that improved magnetic resonance scan resolution and reliability.

Beyond his technical prowess, Mr. Irion has gained valuable experience in patent litigation and consulting. He has provided expert support, including invalidity and infringement opinions, reports, claim charts, and prior art searches. Additionally, he is a named inventor on a U.S. patent and several trade secrets in the medical equipment industry, further solidifying his credibility as an expert witness in intellectual property matters.

Specialties

Mechanical engineering
Product development
Medical Device
Medical Equipment
Oil & Gas
Consumer Product
Product Packaging
Intellectual Property
Patent
Product Liability
Safety
FEA
FMEA
Design
Trailer
Exercise Equipment
14
Years Experience

Work Experience

Associate Mechanical Engineer
Novatek, Inc.
20122015

Designed, built, and tested novel down-hole drill string tools in an extreme fluid dynamics, vibration, and erosion/wear environment

Lead Development Engineer and Lead Systems Designer
GE Healthcare
20152022

Managed several R&D projects of the MRI gradient coil team-from napkin design to full-production

Freelance Engineer and Designer
Consumer Product and Miscellaneous Design
20222024

Designed novel medical devices and consumer products.

Mechanical Engineer Consultant and Expert WitnessCurrent
Alpine Engineering & Design, Inc.
2024Present

Provide consultant and expert witness services for product development, product liability, and intellectual property

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
20072013

Credentials & Licenses

Engineer in Training (EIT) - Mechanical
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
IVES Forklift Operator Certified
Lead Leader - Six Sigma
Green Belt - Six Sigma
100:0
Plaintiff / Defendant

Professional Memberships

Certification· Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certification· Engineer in Training (EIT) - Mechanical
Certification· IVES Forklift Operator Certified
Certification· Lead Leader - Six Sigma
Certification· Green Belt - Six Sigma

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