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Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

(OP)
Hi

Would some one know what the specific expectations
( theoretical knowledge ) of a new grad in bioTech firm are ?

( they R & D + production heart failure medications)

thanks

RE: Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

Well, to speak from my personal experience as a newly minted R&D Engineer at a spinal implant company:

I think I need to work on my knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.  Other specific information would come out of whichever biotech field you end up in.  I am planning on finding some anatomy courses to take so I can get up-to-speed on where my work actually ends up.  

In terms of R&D, I think just the basics you learn in school will suffice - how to look up what you need to know and how to juggle priorities to fit a very rapidly changing field.

Good Luck to you, a mechanical in a heart medicines job?

RE: Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

Jabberwocky,

Have you checked out http://www.spineuniverse.com ?

They have good descriptions of many of the products and procedures related to spine.

PP

RE: Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

Thanks for the link Paul.  Another really good one for us is: http://www.orthosupplier.com/

It seems that, at least on the orthopaedics side, biomechanical is not all that different from other mechanical.  In some cases it's even easier as there is a rather short list of approved materials we're allowed to use.  

RE: Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

Yes, orthosupplier.com is a good site.  It is affiliated with orthoknow.com and orthocareers.com.  Do you get the Bone Zone magazine?  If not, you should.  There's usually some pretty informative articles related to orthopedic manufacturing.  I think they have back issues in pdf available on the site.

Did you attend the OMTEC show in Chicago?  I was there exhibiting with my company.  I work for a contract manufacturer who specializes in spine and orthopedics.  Your company is probably one of our customers.

I am a manufacturing engineer with a mechanical background.  I also take classes in a Biomed program.  I'd like to get into the design side someday.

Take Care.
PP

RE: Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

When I've worked with students on work study or new engineers, I find their lack of knowledge isn't really that big of a hinderance if they demonstrate some initative.  For example, there are many good sites for learning anatomy.  My schooling concentrated on spine, but I've done hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers.  Find a few sites that have some of the fundamental information that you need (maybe ask some of you coworkers if they have any).  If your company has a library spend some time getting familiar with what's in it.  Maybe suggest a few things for new hires.  Try and draft a FAQ that you can pass on to others, maybe one is already floating around your company network somewhere.  If your company does sales training, try an attend some of those courses.  

www.probasci.com -
Implantable FEA for medical device manufacturers

RE: Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

ProbaSci

I must say the work you do is quite interesting. I was looking to do work like this a few years ago. Now I'm in a different career.

RE: Mechanical Engineering in BioTech Field

EngineerDave,

Thank you.  It can be pretty cool.

www.probasci.com -
Implantable FEA for medical device manufacturers

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