Description
Design and develop medical devices, such as hearing aids and medical imaging equipment, according to specifications.
Alternative labels
medical device designing
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Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Design medical devices is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Medical device engineer: Medical device engineers design and develop medical-technical systems, installations, and equipment such as pacemakers, MRI scanners, and X-ray machines. They monitor the whole manufacturing process from concept design to product implementation. activities undertaken include, among others, designing product improvements, developing methods and techniques to evaluate design suitability, coordinating initial production, developing test procedures, and designing manufacturing diagrams.
Optional skill
Design medical devices is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Mechanical engineer: Mechanical engineers research, plan and design mechanical products and systems and supervise the fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of systems and products. They research and analyse data.
References
- Design medical devices – ESCO