Ryan Gingerich
Multidisciplinary Engineer
Technical Experience

Python, Javascript, Docker, Virtualization, Git, C++

Troubleshooting, Debugging, and General Problem Solving

Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32

Windows, Mac, Linux

I2C, CAN Bus, MODBUS, etc.

Open Source Software, IoT

Mechatronics

Office Suite Agnostic

Adobe CS

Soldering

Regulated Medical Devices

Digital Design Experience

Rhino and Grasshopper, Solidworks, Geomagic, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Blender, MeshMixer

DFM

3D Printing Experience

3DS 3D Manage and 3D Sprint

FDM, SLA, DLP, LCD, DLS, SLS, WAAM

Design for 3D Printing

Maintenance and upgrades

OctoPrint, RepRap, Marlin, Klipper

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Leadership and Team Management

Mentor

Start-up Experience

Multidisciplinary engineer with over 12 years bridging hardware, software, mechanical design, and IT infrastructure across manufacturing, product development, embedded systems, and technology operations. Proven track record taking complete technical ownership of complex projects from initial design through deployment and sustained production support. Comfortable on the workbench building prototypes, writing automation scripts to eliminate bottlenecks, managing server deployments, or reverse-engineering industrial control protocols. Equally effective in small startup environments or larger organizations.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design / Product Design and Development
San Francisco State University2014
Associate of Science in Microsoft Windows Systems Administration
Diablo Valley College2009
Professional Experience
R&D Engineer / IT Infrastructure Lead
SolideonNovember 2024 – Present
  • End-to-end system integration — Led development of robotic grinding work cells from concept through deployment, combining embedded control systems (ESP32, STM32, Arduino), industrial communication protocols (CAN Bus, MODBUS, EtherCAT), and Kuka robot programming into a single production system
  • Beckhoff PLC & I/O reverse engineering — Learned TwinCAT software to connect to legacy Beckhoff safety PLC systems left by prior engineers, located and modified light stack control programs, replicated safety logic across additional controllers, and configured Beckhoff digital/analog I/O modules to drive Kuka robot outputs for grinder forward/reverse operation and VFD frequency control
  • Software development & automation — Built real-time sensor monitoring dashboards using Flask and developed C++ Arduino programs for pyrometer data filtering that eliminated recurring production defects
  • Mechanical design & enclosure engineering — Took ownership of factory work cell enclosure projects from initial CAD design through physical fabrication, producing two completed large-scale enclosures with additional units in active development based on field performance data. Custom electrical panel layout and wiring across multiple platforms
  • Technical leadership & cross-functional collaboration — Serve as the primary technical resource for R&D, operations, and IT infrastructure, translating requirements from management into engineering specifications while mentoring newer team members on embedded systems troubleshooting, safety procedures around live equipment, systematic fault isolation methodology, and server/network administration
  • Factory IT infrastructure — Designed and deployed company servers, virtualization, and network infrastructure from scratch, managing user systems for 10-20 users across Windows/Linux environments
Manufacturing Development Engineer
Earlens CorporationMar 2017 – October 2024
  • Career progression via demonstrated impact — Advanced from Assembler I to Manufacturing Development Engineer over 7 years by consistently identifying production bottlenecks and building technical solutions, moving through roles in lab oversight, custom product design, process automation, and software development
  • Process automation & bottleneck elimination — Developed custom Python and Grasshopper scripts that automated manual data entry and mold generation pipelines for a high-volume, tolerance-critical medical device production line, reducing hours-long production delays to minutes of routine maintenance while generating thousands of unique 3D printed parts annually through custom workflows
  • Cost reduction via engineering redesign — Eliminated dependence on expensive subscription-based 3D printer by designing a specialized surface texture that achieved equivalent results on in-house 3D printing equipment, removing dependency and saving significant costs
  • Team leadership & knowledge transfer — Led a team of 3-4 designers, managing schedules, provided hands-on technical training across Rhino/Grasshopper workflows, proprietary design tool Earlens Builder, 3D printing, and troubleshooting procedures while maintaining consistent communication between engineering, medical staff, and production teams
  • Cross-functional problem solving — Served as point person in regular cross-department meetings addressing problem cases, providing technical color to doctors, engineers, and field workers by presenting 3D design comparisons against product photographs, and proposing design solutions for patient comfort and sound performance issues
  • Quality systems & regulatory compliance execution — Managed process updates and documentation changes within an ISO-quality regulated medical device environment, translating design iterations into scalable SOPs and ensuring all modifications met release criteria before reaching production with zero compliance incidents over 7 years of tenure
Owner / Chief Technician
CC&R 3DJan 2011 – Present
  • Business ownership & client management — Founded and operate a technology service business serving hundreds of clients across nearly 14 years, managing everything from first contact and diagnostics to project scoping, pricing, delivery, and post-delivery support while maintaining repeat customer relationships through consistent quality
  • Hardware engineering & custom system builds — Design, build, and deploy custom computers matched to specific client performance and budget requirements across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, handling component selection, assembly, BIOS configuration, peripheral integration (including scanners, copiers, multifunction devices), and post-build validation testing for dozens of unique configurations
  • Service diversification & technical consulting — Successfully expanded the business from PC repair into 3D design and additive manufacturing services, adding custom product design capabilities with FDM and SLA printing technologies while advising clients on material selection, design-for-manufacturability considerations, and post-processing workflows
  • Self-directed learning & technology adoption — Continuously expanded service offerings through independent study of emerging technologies, including 3D printing hardware acquisition and calibration, rapid prototyping methodologies, IoT sensor integration (Home Assistant), and embedded development with ESP32 and Arduino platforms, translating new skills into billable services within months of initial exploration
3D Print Vendor
FictivFeb 2016 – Sep 2017
  • Provided FDM 3D printed parts on contract basis for orders submitted to Fictiv for fulfillment
  • Managed shop of FDM 3D printers for producing various parts of all shapes, sizes, and quantities
  • Fast response time to new job requests, and efficient order completion
Lead Technician
Eric's ComputersSep 2007 – Oct 2010
  • PC hardware/software repairs, house calls, remote help desk support, appointment scheduling, invoicing, authored newsletter, and trained interns and new hires.
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