Overview

As you have now seen, the drug and medical device development process is quite complex. At every stage of that process, engineers are playing an important role. They are designing work environments and processes that set the tone for the whole project. They are working with scientists and other researchers to develop testing procedures and building prototypes, taking the plans from the page and making them 3-D. As the projects mature, they are testing to ensure that issues like safety and productivity are addressed thoroughly, while at the same time making sure that neither undermines the other. It is the efforts of all these engineers in all these capacities that create a successful and exciting development process.

Your engineering background qualifies you to perform in a variety of engineering job functions. The job functions are similar to those in other industries and offer you the opportunity to follow a path that aligns with your interests and strengths.