# Caitlin Reina, E.I.T.

> Product Development Engineer at Empire Bio Diagnostics

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/caitlinreinaeit

Highly motivated, fast learning Mechanical Engineer with a Translational Medicine Master's degree with experience in the medtech and pharmeceutical industries. Expertise in research, design, and project management, with a passion for innovation.
Experience working in cross-functional teams on single-use systems, for various applications. Eager to leverage my diverse technical background to contribute to the success of a company committed to improving healthcare outcomes.

## Work Experience
### Product Development Engineer @ Empire Bio Diagnostics
Jan 2024 – Present | Hicksville, NY

### Associate Scientist @ Merck
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Rahway, New Jersey, United States

### Component Data Specialist @ Qosina
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Ronkonkoma, New York, United States

### Technical Lead @ Sinai BioDesign
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Formulated manufacturing specifications for a closed-loop catheter system from pump fluid flow calculations in Excel. Validated system workflow feasibility in simulated surgical environment. 
Designed and manufactured an enhanced V2 thermo-pump design, aligning with clinical team's specifications through ideation, procurement, and construction.
Collaborated with clinical development team, actively engaging in customer discovery interviews to inform product development strategies.

### Math and Science Consultant @ Grace Church School
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

### L'Space Mission Concept Academy: Mechanical Engineer @ NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | United States
Worked in an interdisciplinary team to design a rover to analyze minerals present on the moon. Role: mechanical engineer focused on designing exterior and analysis instruments in Solidworks.

### Student Intern @ The Cooper Union Invention Factory
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

### Mechanical Engineer @ Cooper Union Hyperloop
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | New York, United States

### Engineer @ Cooper Union Rocketry
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Translational Medicine
The City College of New York
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

### Bachelor of Engineering - BE in Mechanical Engineering
The City College of New York
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022

### Mechanical Engineering
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020

### High School Diploma
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/caitlin-reina

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Last updated: 2026-04-01