Christian Kramer

Cirtec Medical

CMM Programmer / Metrologist • 2025 — present

• Programmed and deployed VMM inspection solutions (Micro-Vu, OGP Zone3, Keyence) that reduced inspection friction on the floor, improving consistency, minimizing operator intervention, and keeping stamping, Swiss machining, and CNC milling projects moving in an ISO 13485:2016 / FDA 21 CFR Part 820 environment.
• Collaborated directly with engineering to review and influence GD&T and inspection requirements, resolving gaps between drawing intent and real-world measurement capability to establish consistent, audit-defensible methods.
• Applied measurement system analysis methods including Type 1 studies, GR&R, P/T ratio, and capability analysis (Cp/Cpk/Ppk) to identify sources of variation and refine measurement strategies, improving repeatability, correlation, and confidence in reported results.
• Developed custom software and reporting integrations to standardize inspection outputs, reduce manual data handling, and improve data integrity; supported QC-Calc SPC integration and electronic data transfer into validated systems of record, contributing to 21 CFR Part 11 aligned processes and audit readiness.

Velosity

Quality Inspector • 2025

• Utilized multisensor measurement systems including Micro-Vu, Hexagon PC-DMIS, Keyence LM-X, and OGP Zone3 to inspect high-precision medical components held to extremely tight tolerances.
• Leveraged prior hands-on programming experience with Micro-Vu systems to efficiently run and troubleshoot existing routines.
• Supported both Swiss machining and CNC milling operations, ensuring dimensional accuracy and quality compliance.
• Applied GD&T concepts and interpreted complex engineering drawings in a production environment serving the medical device and aerospace industries, governed by ISO 13485:2016, AS9100D, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Technomark

Design Engineer • 2023 — 2025

• Developed thin-film user interfaces including graphic overlays, membrane switches, and electroluminescent (EL) assemblies for integration into industrial, aerospace, robotics, and medical devices
• Designed ultra-thin, PCB-integrated RGB illumination systems using high-performance side-firing LEDs and driver ICs, achieving smooth color blending, uniform light distribution, and high-quality animated effects in constrained form factors
• Engineered light guide systems using printed extraction patterns, material selection, and precision laser processing to minimize hotspots and achieve consistent illumination
• Developed screen-printed transparent flex circuits and membrane switch constructions using silver and carbon conductive inks on polymer substrates with dielectric layers and spacer constructions, fine-tuning tactile response and user experience through selection of tactile switch domes and internal air-venting strategies to achieve consistent, high-quality actuation feel
• Wrote firmware in C/C++ for multiple projects, bringing hardware to life on the bench from breadboard prototyping to finished products, implementing reliable USB host and device communication, and developing reusable libraries for LED drivers and custom interfaces
• Designed and implemented low-cost PCB-based test fixtures and production adapters that significantly improved validation throughput, repeatability, and manufacturing efficiency
• Executed full prepress and production graphics workflows for thin-film assemblies, including 2nd-surface printing on transparent substrates (CMYK+W), halftone/dot pattern generation, Pantone matching, and Caldera RIP processing for consistent, production-ready output

Technomark

Production Operator • 2022

Proficiently operated

• Vanguard digital inkjet printing presses
• Aristo knife cutters
• CalderaRIP software
• Automation Alternatives/SMTmax pick-and-place software and equipment
• Several laser cutting, scribing, and imaging devices

Independent

Consultant • 2019 — present

Contributed to a diverse range of projects for a variety of companies in the communications, entertainment, and residential air quality industries. These projects have utilized my skills in high-level and low-level software development, additive manufacturing, and custom printed circuit board design.

Evans Larson

Developer • 2017 — 2019

Automated internal Mailchimp reports using

• PHP to automatically ingest completed Mailchimp campaign data
• IBM Watson to parse each campaign interaction into a prospect name, job title, and email address
• PHP to programmatically generate a formatted Excel spreadsheet with headers bolded and important columns highlighted
• PHP-based Slack Bot to upload generated Excel spreadsheets to a dedicated channel for employee analysis

• JavaScript-based bookmarklet for copying data from TVEyes’ dashboard to web server automatically
• PHP to programmatically scrape BurrellesLuce’s reporting website
• PHP to interact with Mention’s API to gather/aggregate daily interaction with client brands on Social Media
• JavaScript-based bookmarklet for rearranging Hootsuite’s automatically generated reports into a layout suitable for branded PDF/printable reports

ICA FoodShelf

Technology Consultant (Volunteer) • 2017

Replaced overweight Slack client with lightweight collaboration alternative, and prototyped an inventory and food rationing system which utilized their existing weigh scales and networking infrastructure.

Evans Larson

Editor/Animator • 2016

Created short visual-effects-heavy clips for various social media accounts, including Starwood Retail Partners, Regis Corporation brands, and GenZGuru.

Productivity Quality, Inc.

OGP Zone3 Certification • 2025

Formal training in OGP Zone3 metrology software, including advanced programming (loops, variables, conditionals, macros) and measurement strategy development

Minnetonka High School

High School Diploma • 2017

• VANTAGE Digital Journalism
• VANTAGE Global Business
• VANTAGE Design and Marketing

First and only student to take more than two VANTAGE courses, and the first and only student permitted to attend both morning and afternoon sessions for my entire Senior year

University of Minnesota

Northern Climate Beekeeping Certification • 2009

DECA State Qualifier

Minnetonka School Board • 2017

Outstanding Academic Excellence

President's Education Awards Program • 2013

Cypher's Hat

CAD and PCB final assembly • 2021

Designed manufacturable thermoplastic parts and printed circuit boards

Flipgrid

Project Manager and App Developer • 2017

Asked to provide feedback of Flipgrid's design choices. Ended up redesigning their logo and mobile application, adding support for Augmented Reality.

GenZGuru

Editor/Animator • 2016

Participated in filming focus groups in Des Moines during 2016 Election Primary. Directed filming over the course of 2 days, and edited footage into 15-second clips to post on GenZGuru's Twitter account.

Final VANTAGE Project

Systems Architect and Administrator • 2016

Constructed a 30-node distributed rendering cluster to meet the end-of-year deadline for film project. Later expanded to 50 nodes to improve performance.

Providence 48 Hour Film Festival

Contestant • 2014

Flew to Rhode Island to join a film crew for the Providence 48 Hour Film Festival. As a member of the crew, assisted with writing, set design, camera operation, editing, and distribution.

Embedded Firmware and Systems

C/C++ (primary), USB host/device, hardware interfacing, peripheral IC control, driver/library development, STM32, AVR, ESP, PIC

Metrology and Quality

Micro-Vu, OGP (Zone3), Keyence, GD&T, GR&R, Type 1, P/T, process capability (Cp/Cpk/Ppk), measurement strategy

Thin-Film Electronics and Flex Circuits

membrane switches, flex circuits, electroluminescent (EL), transparent conductors (ITO, PEDOT), silver/carbon conductive inks, screen-printed electronics, tactile HMI design

PCB and Electrical Engineering

schematic and PCB design, analog/mixed-signal circuits, Li-ion charging, power regulation, signal integrity, fast edge-rate signaling, digital interfaces (USB, SPI, I2C, UART)

Manufacturing and Printing Techniques

swiss machining, laser cutting, die cutting (die design), CNC knife cutting, stamping/forming, screen printing, digital UV printing, assembly workflows

Additional Software

Python, JavaScript, C#, PHP, API design/integration, automation

• Embedded Systems and Hardware
• Printed Electronics and Thin-Film Technologies
• LED Lighting and Optical Systems
• Precision Manufacturing and Metrology
• 3D Modeling and Simulation
• Computer Networking and Systems Infrastructure
• Data Storage and System Architecture
• Information Security
• Aviation