Ian Stark
Mechanical Engineer
I've been a Mechanical Engineer in the product development space for 9 years. In my role I get the opportunity to turn an idea or a need into a physical reality, integrating my experience with high- and low-volume product design, testing, and prototype manufacturing into each deliverable.
My time at Sigma Design has included roles within various teams and locations. Each one has been a tremendous learning opportunity and that's something I really like about working for Sigma. There's a great breadth and depth of talent here, creating innovative solutions for all kinds of customer needs every day..
My time at Sigma Design has included roles within various teams and locations. Each one has been a tremendous learning opportunity and that's something I really like about working for Sigma. There's a great breadth and depth of talent here, creating innovative solutions for all kinds of customer needs every day..
Questions & Answers
How do you make people laugh?
Sometimes the work environment feels too serious. This is when I deploy my absurdist, sometimes facetious sense of humor to defuse the seriousness and lighten the mood. I think most of us at Sigma like to joke around rather than playing it stern-faced all the time.
If you were a tool or piece of equipment, what would you be and why?
I'd be a 3D printer: versatile to enable complex designs, as well as test fixtures, manufacturing jigs, button holders, manifolds, and more. And every year 3D printers become more capable: someone will find a new application for printing, and the technology will continue to improve.
What's your favorite productivity hack or time-saving trick?
I habitually minimize clutter - on my desk, in my computer folders, by keeping few browser tabs open - which makes it easy for me to find information and documents when I need them.