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 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.
In addition, this is one of the most innovation advanced manufacturing industries. The
medical device industry is on the leading edge among all industries
in creating new products and improving methods for producing
existing products. 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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