Medical Device Design Engineer (Electrical Measuring Instruments, Electronic Applied Devices)
いりょうききせっけいぎじゅつしゃ（でんきけいそくき、でんしおうようそうち）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical position involving the design and development of medical devices using electrical measuring instruments and electronic applied devices.
Description
Medical device design engineers prioritize patient safety in circuit design and enclosure design for medical electronic devices, prototype evaluation, mass production transition, etc. They handle compliance with electrical safety standards such as the IEC60601 series and EMC testing, design management based on ISO13485, and collaborate with quality assurance departments and clinical evaluation teams. They utilize a wide range of electrical and electronic technologies, including signal processing, noise countermeasures, and control design using microcontrollers, and are also involved in optimizing human-machine interfaces.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging society and innovation in healthcare technology, demand for medical device design engineers will continue to expand. Knowledge in next-generation medical device development utilizing AI and IoT will increase market value.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious or inquisitive / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Development / Flexitime / Medical Device Manufacturer / Office Laboratory Work / Team Development
Career Path
Product Design Engineer → Senior Design Engineer → Development Leader → Project Manager → Technical Department Manager
Required Skills
Analog Circuit Design / Circuit Simulation / Digital Circuit Design / EMC Knowledge / Medical Device Standards IEC60601 / Microcontroller Programming / PCB Design
Recommended Skills
CAD (Electrical Design) / Embedded Software Development / English Literature Reading Ability / ISO13485 / MATLAB/Simulink
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for complex circuit design and standards compliance. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute design errors directly impact the safety of medical devices. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because legal regulations and technical specifications are frequently updated. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis in circuit design and signal processing is important. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid problem-solving skills are required for failure analysis and standards compliance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with little heavy physical load. |
Aliases
- Medical Device Development Engineer
- Medical Device Engineer
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