MDIF#12: Anecdotal Feedback From Medical Device and Manufacturing Show

The Medical Device and Manufacturing show was last week in this part of the country. As I was walking out of the parking garage I met a representative of a contract manufacturing firm and struck up a conversation. As we talked the subject came up that his group designed everything in the U.S. and manufactured [...]

MDIF#11: Thorough Mechanical Engineering Knowledge Needed for Orthopedics

Lance Terrill,B.S., M.S.E, Lead PD Engineer at Osteomed LP “In the orthopedic industry, a profound knowledge of mechanics, an ability to make solid, creative designs and perform mechanical testing are key. I have concerns with many of the BME entry-level job candidates that I have met, even some of those that are mechanical track. They [...]

MDIF#9: Overcoming Biomedical Engineering Curriculum Deficiencies To Obtain a Medical Industry Position

Jonathan Grashow, M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Four and one half years industrial experience, Design Engineer III at Evaheart Medical describes his job search experience, insights into BME curriculum and includes job prep suggestions for the new graduate. “As a bioengineering graduate myself I can relate to how hard it can be to land a job in [...]