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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

medical device engineering technician

Medical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipment such as pacemakers, MRI machines, and X-ray devices.

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Description

Medical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipment such as pacemakers, MRI machines, and X-ray devices. They build, install, inspect, modify, repair, calibrate, and maintain medical-technical equipment and support systems. Medical device engineering technicians are responsible for the operational readiness, safe use, economic operation and the appropriate procurement of medical equipment and facilities in hospitals.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
electricitydesign drawingsmedical devices materialsmedical device regulationspneumaticsmedical deviceselectrical wiring plansmedical device test proceduresbiomedical engineeringmechanics
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
biotechnologyquality standardsradiation physics in healthcareelectrical engineeringelectronicsbiomedical sciencemedical imaging technologymechanical engineeringdiagnostic radiologyfirmwareCAD softwarebiomedical techniqueshuman anatomyCAE softwaremechatronicshydraulics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test runmaintain medical devicesliaise with engineersuse measurement instrumentsoperate scientific measuring equipmentwear cleanroom suitread engineering drawingsinstall electrical and electronic equipmentassist scientific researchconsult technical resourcesfasten componentsperform maintenance on installed equipmentprepare production prototypesinstall pneumatic systemsinspect quality of productsmanufacture medical devicesuse testing equipmenttest medical devicesrepair medical devicesalign componentsrecord test dataconduct routine machinery checksresolve equipment malfunctionsadjust engineering designs
OPTIONALOptional competences
finish medical devicesmonitor machine operationsuse CAM softwareoperate welding equipmentperform risk analysisassemble machinesperform ICT troubleshootingnegotiate sales contractsintegrate new products in manufacturingorder suppliesapply technical communication skillsoperate precision machineryapply soldering techniquesprovide legal information on medical devicesoperate soldering equipmentadvise on safety improvementssolder electronicsmanipulate medical devices materialskeep records of work progressprogram firmwarewrite inspection reportsprepare compliance documentsmanage inspections of equipmentadvise on medical device featureswrite records for repairswrite technical reportsestimate restoration costsuse precision toolsprovide customer information related to repairs

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

79 total
34 essential · 45 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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