Michael Heinzer

Michael Heinzer is a Senior Development Quality Engineer in Cardiac Rhythm Management at Abbott, demonstrating a passion for developing medical technology to enhance quality of life. They previously held positions at Intel Corporation as an Engineer, focusing on process improvements in semiconductor manufacturing, and at W. L. Gore & Associates, where they served as a Senior Materials Scientist, contributing to the development of innovative medical products. Heinzer has also performed research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Minnesota and held multiple roles in materials science, showcasing expertise in polymer chemistry and materials development. They earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a B.S. in the same field from the University of Connecticut, complemented by additional coursework in Anatomy & Physiology and Tribology.