medical device engineering technician

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

fasten components perform test run use measurement instruments prepare production prototypes resolve equipment malfunctions consult technical resources adjust engineering designs maintain medical devices use testing equipment install electrical and electronic equipment align components wear cleanroom suit repair medical devices inspect quality of products record test data liaise with engineers install pneumatic systems conduct routine machinery checks read engineering drawings manufacture medical devices test medical devices perform maintenance on installed equipment assist scientific research operate scientific measuring equipment apply soldering techniques integrate new products in manufacturing use CAM software apply technical communication skills estimate restoration costs write inspection reports program firmware perform risk analysis operate welding equipment provide legal information on medical devices prepare compliance documents advise on medical device features use precision tools write technical reports manage inspections of equipment finish medical devices assemble machines operate precision machinery manipulate medical devices materials operate soldering equipment order supplies write records for repairs provide customer information related to repairs advise on safety improvements negotiate sales contracts keep records of work progress perform ICT troubleshooting monitor machine operations solder electronics