Introduction
Joe Farrell joined the University of St. Thomas in Spring 2026 as the Mechanical Engineering Fabrication Lab Manager. He brings more than a decade of engineering, product development, manufacturing, prototyping, and fabrication experience in the medical device medical industry.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to the full product development lifecycle, including concept generation, feasibility studies, CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, process development, manufacturing implementation, and physician training.
Joe earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He is a co-inventor on multiple U.S. patents and has contributed to published research. His other interests are anything outdoors including skiing, mountain biking, camping, canoeing, and backpacking. He is also an active member of the National Ski Patrol and has spent many years coaching youth hockey.