Mike Bednarek

Mike Bednarek has extensive work experience in the field of engineering, particularly in the medical device industry. Mike currently works as the Principal Product Development Engineer at Integer Holdings Corporation since May 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Engineering Manager at Surmodics from May 2016 to May 2020.

Earlier in their career, Mike worked at St. Jude Medical for several roles. This includes being an Engineering Principle in R&D from August 2014 to January 2016 and an R&D Manager for Continuous Improvement from March 2013 to August 2014. Mike also served as a Product Development Manager for Irvine Specials from January 2010 to March 2013 and an R&D Manager for Continuation Engineering from January 2005 to January 2010. Additionally, Mike has experience as an R&D Engineering Manager for Electrophysiology Products from January 2001 to January 2005 and as a Project Leader for Electrophysiology Products from January 1997 to January 2001.

Before their tenure at St. Jude Medical, Mike worked as an Advanced Products Engineer at Daig Corporation from September 1991 to January 1997. Mike began their engineering career as a Product Engineer at Water Heater Innovations, Inc. from May 1989 to September 1991 and as a Project Engineer at PMT Corporation from January 1988 to May 1989.

Overall, Mike Bednarek's work experience demonstrates their expertise and leadership in product development, engineering management, and continuous improvement in the medical device industry.

Mike Bednarek earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho from 1984 to 1987. Mike then pursued further education and obtained an MBA degree with a focus on Business and Entrepreneurship from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business between 2000 and 2005. Before their MBA, Mike also studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1982 to 1984.