GREATER MEMPHIS MEDICAL DEVICE COUNCIL

The medical device industry enables students
to become a part of breakthrough treatment
options that improve the quality of life
for millions of people.

A career in this unique industry offers individuals an opportunity to experience new discoveries, meaningful work and innovative technologies. There are many diverse careers available in the development, design, manufacturing and delivery of medical devices. Begin the process by speaking to a school guidance counselor and checking out courses available in your high school. We also encourage you to explore the diverse vocational courses offered by the Medical Device Training providers listed below:

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Bartlett High School

Bartlett High School has created multiple programs to help students that want to advance a career in this industry.

These programs not only help students find their path but provide a growing economic impact for our city and community.

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FIND YOUR NEW PATH

From machinists to business owners, the medical device industry offers multiple paths to the Memphis-area workforce. Find out more about these career opportunities in the section below.

Quality Inspector

During the process of taking a medical device from the drawing board to the market place, the product needs to meet quality standards and requirements. The role of the quality inspector is to ensure that the manufacturing processes has created a device that meets the design specifications as represented by 3D computer models and 2D blueprints.

Finisher

After devices are machined, the next stage in the process of making a medical device is finishing. The role of the finisher is to apply surface treatments to the product as required to meet the product specifications.

Programmer

In an age of efficiency and growing customer demands, computer controlled equipment and the software that drives it provide businesses with the means to produce high tolerance designs in the most efficient manner.

Packager

Once a product has been passed through final inspection, it must be prepared for shipment and delivery to the customer. The role of a packager is to make sure that the product is protected in a manner, as defined by specifications, that it can be safely shipped to the customer and protected all the way to the end user.

Machinist

Once a medical device product has gone through the design process and all the specifications have been defined, a prototype is created and inspected to ensure it is dimensionally correct and that it represents the intentions of the designer.

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