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MDPD.GEN.P1
R&D Intern/Co-op Trainee
Medical Device Product Development

R&D Intern/Co-op Trainee

MDPD.GEN.P1

P1P1 — Entry-Level Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

An entry-level engineer or student trainee.

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Level
P1 · P1 — Entry-Level Professional · 0–2 yrs
Function · Focus
Medical Device Product Development · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

An entry-level engineer or student trainee.

The story of this role

Who does this work

A multidisciplinary medical device product developer who wants to create innovative and compliant medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Navigating complex regulatory requirements and aligning diverse team inputs to meet project timelines.
  • The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the intricate collaboration needed among engineers, scientists, and clinicians, leading to stress and uncertainty.
  • Why it matters: Believing that every patient deserves access to safe and effective medical devices that can significantly improve their quality of life.

The plan

  1. 1. Define project scope and identify clinical and market needs through active listening and comprehensive research.
  2. 2. Assemble a cross-functional team of specialists to collaboratively develop the product within a defined Quality Management System framework.
  3. 3. Establish clear communication channels and regular check-ins to ensure alignment and adequate support among team members.
  4. 4. Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure the device meets regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.
  5. 5. Prepare and submit necessary documentation to regulatory bodies for approval and launch.

What's at stake

Facing delays and increased costs due to miscommunication and a lack of clarity in the development process. Receiving regulatory pushback resulting in a longer timeline for product approval and market entry.

Success looks like

Creating a medical device that significantly enhances patient care and receives positive feedback from both users and healthcare providers. Successfully navigating the regulatory landscape to bring the product to market on time and within budget.

Summary

An entry-level engineer or student trainee. Works under close supervision to support basic R&D tasks and learn the product development process.

Level — P1 — Entry-Level Professional

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope
Own tasks within a defined component
Autonomy
Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
Complexity
Routine problems with known solutions
Impact
Own deliverables
Decision rights
Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
Leadership
None — building the craft
Typical experience
0–2 yrs

Core outputs

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Responsibilities3

  • Assist with the design, build, and testing of prototypes or components under direct guidance.commonlevel
  • Perform routine experiments, data collection, and documentation of test results.commonlevel
  • Support test setup and operate laboratory equipment or bench fixtures.commonlevel

Tasks3

  • Assist in prototype developmentcommonlevel
  • Conduct routine experimentscommonlevel
  • Document test resultscommonlevel

Skills5

  • Basic laboratory skillscommonlevel
  • Data collectioncommonlevel
  • Prototype testingcommonlevel
  • Documentationcommonlevel
  • Equipment operationcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Basic engineering principlescommonlevel
  • Product development lifecyclecommonlevel
  • Quality management systemscommonlevel
  • Laboratory safetycommonlevel
  • Data analysiscommonlevel

competency4

  • Eagerness to learncommonlevel
  • Good communication skillscommonlevel
  • Ability to follow instructionscommonlevel
  • Teamwork and collaborationcommonlevel

qualification1

  • Student or recent graduate in engineering, physical sciences, or related fieldcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Medical Device Product Development Icommonmedium0.70
Medical Device Product Development 1commonmedium0.66
Entry-Level Medical Device Product Developmentcommonmedium0.70
Junior Medical Device Product Developmentcommonmedium0.68
Associate Medical Device Product Developmentcommonmedium0.60
Medical Device Product Developer Icommonmedium0.70
Medical Device Product Developer 1commonmedium0.66
Entry-Level Medical Device Product Developercommonmedium0.70
Junior Medical Device Product Developercommonmedium0.68
Associate Medical Device Product Developercommonmedium0.60
R&D Intern/Co-op Traineecommonmedium0.50
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O*NET / SOC

  • code=19-0000title=Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review