Huiyu Bao
San Jose
Summary
Innovative Technical Leader focused on enhancing product performance and reliability in robotic medical systems. Translates field data into actionable insights, driving design improvements and cross-functional collaboration. Analyzes user data to identify trends, leading teams in resolving critical issues and implementing product enhancements that elevate user experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Failure Analysis Engineering (Product & Reliability Lead)
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (Robotics & Digital Solutions)
Santa Clara
07.2023 - Current
- Own product performance and reliability strategy for robotic systems, translating field data into roadmap inputs and next-generation design improvements.
- Partner with Product Management and Engineering to define product requirements, balancing user needs, technical constraints, and hardware-software tradeoffs.
- Analyze large-scale system and user data (1,000+ cases) to identify trends, influence prioritization, and escalate key risks to leadership.
- Lead cross-functional execution across R&D, Product, and Clinical teams to resolve critical product issues and improve user experience.
- Develop product metrics and analytics (Power BI dashboards, KPI frameworks) to track product health, reliability, and usability.
- Investigate system architecture across robotics, software, and imaging/visualization systems, including stereoscopic 3D user interfaces (AR/VR-adjacent).
- Improve product lifecycle efficiency by implementing workflow automation, reducing investigation cycle time and increasing signal detection.
Staff Failure Analysis Engineer (Technical Product Insights Lead)
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (Robotics & Digital Solutions)
Santa Clara
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Owned product trend analysis and executive reporting, influencing roadmap decisions and product quality strategy.
- Partnered cross-functionally to implement proactive monitoring and data review systems, improving early issue detection and product reliability.
- Led system-level investigations across hardware and software systems, translating findings into actionable product and design improvements.
- Standardized product feedback loops and investigation frameworks, improving scalability and consistency across teams.
- Analyzed user interaction and visualization-related issues (camera systems, 3D imaging, UI feedback), improving usability and user experience.
Failure Analysis Engineer
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (Robotics & Digital Solutions)
Redwood City
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed signal detection and trending methodologies, improving visibility into product risks and influencing prioritization decisions.
- Investigated complex system failures and translated field insights into product improvements across hardware, software, and visualization systems.
- Partnered with engineering and product teams to drive data-informed enhancements to system performance and user experience.
- Presented findings to cross-functional stakeholders, supporting product decisions and escalation strategies.
Quality & Regulatory Engineering Roles
Outset Medical, Synder Filtration, Draco
San Jose
12.2014 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Neuroinformatic Lab| University Florida
Gainsville
01.2013 - 05.2014
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL07-2014
Skills
- Failure Analysis Techniques
- Reliability engineering
- Failure analysis
- Reliability Assessment
- Data-driven decisions
- Statistical Analysis
- Agile execution
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Product Strategy & Roadmapping
- Hardware Software Systems
Certification
- ISO 13485:2016 Lead Auditor, Oriel STAT A MATRIX, 2024
- FPX Project Leadership, Johnson & Johnson, 2022
- Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ, 2018
Timeline
Manager, Failure Analysis Engineering (Product & Reliability Lead)
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (Robotics & Digital Solutions)
07.2023 - Current
Staff Failure Analysis Engineer (Technical Product Insights Lead)
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (Robotics & Digital Solutions)
02.2022 - 07.2023
Failure Analysis Engineer
Johnson & Johnson MedTech (Robotics & Digital Solutions)
02.2020 - 02.2022
Quality & Regulatory Engineering Roles
Outset Medical, Synder Filtration, Draco
12.2014 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Neuroinformatic Lab| University Florida
01.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
University of Florida