P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Research & Development – Medical Device Product Development Associate Product Development Engineer
Supports the design and development of medical devices, contributing to the creation of safe, effective, and commercially viable products.
What this level means
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
What you'd do
- Assist in creating and refining device designs.
- Support testing and verification activities to ensure device performance.
- Collaborate with senior engineers in design reviews.
- Document test results and design changes.
- Participate in team meetings and project discussions.
- Contribute to the development of prototypes and models.
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports and documentation.
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development.
- Support device design and development
- Assist in testing and verification
- Document design changes
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic CAD design
- Team collaboration
- Documentation
- Testing support
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Learning agility
- Basic engineering principles
- Medical device development
- Testing and verification processes
- Team collaboration techniques
- Documentation standards
- Regulatory basics
- Prototype development
- Continuous improvement
- Basic understanding of engineering principles
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Basic CAD skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field
- Basic understanding of engineering principles
- Ability to work collaboratively
Common titles
Research & Development – Medical Device Product Development Associate Product Development Engineer
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 19-0000 — Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.