P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Research & Development / Product Development Engineering Associate Product Development Engineer
Supports the design and development of new medical device products or improvements to existing 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 developing design concepts and creating prototypes
- Execute tests on prototypes and components
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of design history file documentation
- Work closely with team members in Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory
- Develop design concepts
- Create and test prototypes
- Document design history
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Skills, knowledge & tools
- CAD software proficiency
- Prototype testing
- Documentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Basic engineering analysis
- Medical device design
- Engineering principles
- Regulatory standards
- Quality assurance processes
- Manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) tools
- Basic knowledge of common engineering analysis techniques
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
- 0–2 years of experience in an engineering role
Common titles
Research & Development / Product Development Engineering Associate Product Development Engineer
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 17-0000 — Architecture & Engineering 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.