Dragan Avirovikj

Dragan Avirovikj is an accomplished mechanical engineer with extensive experience in research and development, currently serving as R&D Manager, Hardware at Laborie since November 2020, and as a Senior Consultant at Mayer Applied Science. Prior roles include R&D Staff Engineer at Ascensia Diabetes Care and various R&D positions at Cogentix Medical, Inc. and Laborie, as well as a Mechanical Design Engineer II at ASML. Notable skills include designing piezoelectric mechatronics, performing FEA dynamics and stress analysis, and developing precision tools for optical assemblies. Dragan began academic pursuits with a Bachelor of Science and later a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Early career experiences include internships at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and B/E Aerospace, where engagement included finite element modeling and conducting tests on airplane seats.