Description
The different materials used to create medical devices such as polymer materials, thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather. In the choice of materials, attention must be paid to medical regulations, cost, and biocompatibility.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 5 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 8 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Biomedical engineerBiomedical engineers combine knowledge of engineering principles and biological findings for the development of medical treatments, medicaments, and general healthcare purposes. Th…
- Medical device engineerMedical device engineers design and develop medical-technical systems, installations, and equipment such as pacemakers, MRI scanners, and X-ray machines. They monitor the whole man…
- Medical device assemblerMedical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical,…
- Medical device engineering technicianMedical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipmen…
- Medical sales representativeA Medical Sales Representative is a professional responsible for promoting and selling medical products, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to healthcare providers, including doctors, …
Optional for
- Sterile services technicianSterile services technicians ensure decontamination of medical devices in compliance with strict hygienic procedures. They dismantle and re-assemble sophisticated medical equipment…
- Surgical instrument makerSurgical instrument makers create, repair and design surgical instruments, such as clamps, graspers, mechanical cutters, scopes, probes and other surgical instruments. Other titles…
- BioengineerBioengineers combine state of the art findings in the field of biology with engineering logics in order to develop solutions aimed at improving the well-being of society. They can……