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Project Name: R&D 1 (Research and Development 1)

Procedure:

1. Watch video on research and development
2. Watch video and answer questions on fast cars
3. Watch video on shop procedure
4. Select piece of wood
5. Sketch design of car
6. etc.

Occupation Research: Mechanical Engineer

One career related to this project is Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineers typically finish a 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering, where they study a lot of math and physics. After graduating they will typically find a high paying job (in the range of $40,000 - $92,000). Here is one outline of a job related to the field.

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__Overall Responsibilities:__

1. Candidate should have a solid fundamental background in engineering or the physical sciences with medical device # design and research experience.
2. Exposure to different medical devices and industrial technologies and processes preferred.
3. Strong MECHANICAL design background with examples of proven aptitude in medical devices
4. Experienced in prototyping with proven hands-on skill.
5. An inventive aptitude (a passion for inventing) with proven ideation skills and desire.
6. Demonstrable understanding of broad technologies and their uses. The ability to combine ideas and apply concepts generally.
7. Good clinical background with ability to understand technologies outside of immediate knowledge set and aptitude for assessing selected technologies for clinical utility.
8. Ability to handle early research and development ambiguity with strength in developing structure, planning experiments, executing on selected activities, and flexibility to change direction as required.
9. Ability to design and execute experiments, plan and complete animal studies, and review, analyze and summarize data and results.
10. Candidate should be capable of reviewing and assessing intellectual property as a tool to guide research and ideation.
11. Candidate should be capable of working with minimal supervision. Ability to research and execute independently. However, equally capable of collaboration and teamwork.

__Desired Qualifications and Experience:__

1. Hands-on medical device design and fabrication skills including catheters and disposable instruments.
2. Experience with polymers and associated joining & shape-modification methods
3. Catheter/delivery system design and fabrication experience including: necking, laminating, braiding, tip forming, hub adaption, etc.
4. Some project lead or management experience a plus
5. Experience working with physicians is a plus
6. B.S. in Engineering or physical sciences equivalent with 6 or more years of progressive experience. Medical device development strongly preferred, or
7. M.S. in Engineering or physical sciences with 5 or more years of progressive experience.
8. Medical device development strongly preferred.
9. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable Quality System Requirements.
10. Ability to perform activities to support product development, administration, manufacturing, and other company activities as identified by Senior Management.