The Value Provided
to Current and Prospective Worker
The primary goal of the medical device industry is “to
discover, develop and bring to market products that enable people to
live healthier, more productive, more comfortable lives.”1
Consequently, workers in this industry contribute to improving
the lives of others.
At the same time, there are many other benefits
to working in this rapidly expanding industry. Because of the industry’s
growth, workers have substantial career advancement
opportunities. You can learn more about the career opportunities
in this industry through the link to the career
opportunities section of this website.
The
career ladder contains information on information on a number of topics,
including wage and salary levels for many of the industry’s occupations.
The information provides a glimpse into one of the nation’s highest paying manufacturing industries.
The
level of innovation in this industry in creating new products
and improving methods for producing existing products is also at the
leading edge of all industries. This is an industry that is focused
on improving patient outcomes while lowering the cost of health care
delivery. This requires workers who are interested in creative careers
in an industry devoted to producing high quality products.
1 Whitmore, Elaine, “Development
of FDA-Regulated Medical Products,” American Society for Quality, Quality
Press, Milwaukee, 2004.
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