# Pierre T. > Product Design, Medical Devices and Robotics Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/pierret ## Work Experience ### Mechanical Engineer @ Armstrong Robotics Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Engineering Consultant @ Unknown Jan 2020 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area -Supported sustaining engineering for an FDA approved wearable remote patient monitor for COPD, leading post ramp qualifications, material DOE's and engineering validation for FDA letter to file -Defined architecture for next generation device, performing risk analysis and drafting engineering requirements in cooperation with EE, algorithms and systems engineers, building form factor-equivalent and functional prototypes -Developed a novel mechanical clothing attachment mechanism for wearable patient monitors, with successful retention through dozens of laundry cycles to satisfy patient compliance and safety requirements, with a 10 second installation time per device -Led technical feasibility for two ODM/JDM manufacturers in SE Asia and Midwest USA on a next generation wearable device, leading engineering teams on enclosure design, while driving engineering validation and providing test equipment as needed -Developed electrochemical assembly fixtures to withstand extremely corrosive liquids (H2SO4 and Nitric Acid) for sensor FPC assembly for a sweat-based blood glucose monitor ### Mechanical Engineering Consultant @ Zipline Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area Developed early concepts and test fixtures for a weatherproof, lightweight battery enclosure ### Lead Mechanical Engineer @ Spire Health Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 - Supported successful FDA 510K clearance as mechanical/manufacturing lead on a waterproof, remote patient monitor for COPD - Planned, developed, executed and documented Design Validation and Verification (V&V), including building out and validating all test fixtures and equipment - Designed and deployed functional test stations with operator lockout, supporting 100% inspection on 1000 units/wk, running through 200k units between service intervals remotely in non-climate controlled facilities - Root caused manufacturing process issues and device failures to mitigate failure rate up to 50% ### Hardware Test Engineer @ Nest Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 Designed automated test equipment for ALS sensors for internal validation and factory test Designed and validated two axis gimbals for accelerometer tumble testing on fully assembled devices in internal validation and assembly lines approaching 60 UPH, with operator-friendly attachments ### Zenith HW Engineer @ Nest @ Zenith Talent Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 Sensor validation, test infrastructure design, new product development ### Independent Consultant @ Velasso LLC. Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 Consultant for upcoming product release ### Engineering Consultant @ QBotix, Inc. Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Menlo Park, CA Developed lean testing methods for extreme cold-weather performance characterization. Used proprietary Qbotix software in conjunction with python scripting to drive experiments and gather data. Identified design vulnerabilities using repeatable methods and proposed low- cost mitigation strategies. Provided extensive documentation. ### Product Design Intern @ Apple Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Cupertino, CA Mechanical design, testing and proof of concept. ### Mechanic @ Arts Cyclery Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | San Luis Obispo (closed) Performed bicycle repair, tune-up and assembly. ### Student Employee @ Cal Poly Corporation Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 Performed food and station prep, service, stocking, cleanup and register. ### Technical Assistant @ Allmac Computer Services Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 | Santa Clara Responsibilities included QA of various products, replacing components in computer and iPod repair, and component salvaging. Also performed final assembly by soldering the circuit boards in the first batch of external iPhone battery packs produced by AllMac. ### Sales Assistant @ Cupertino Bike Shop Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 | Cupertino, Ca 95014 Stocked merchandise, performed overflow repair and assembly ## Education ### Bachelor’s Degree in General Engineering, Mechatronics focus California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pierre-teplitxky --- Source: https://flows.cv/pierret JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/pierret/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05