Biomedical engineers are responsible for designing and testing medical devices, and it’s important to make sure these devices are safe and effective before they reach the market. To do this, it’s important to have strategies in place to identify potential problems with the device. By asking this question, the interviewer is trying to get a sense of how thorough and systematic you are in your approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
How to Answer:
To answer this question, you should talk about the strategies and processes you use to identify potential problems with medical devices. You might discuss how you conduct extensive testing of the device before it is released, including simulations and field tests in real-world environments. Additionally, you could explain how you review user feedback to ensure that the device meets expectations and performs as expected. Finally, you can mention any other methods or tools you use to identify potential issues with a device before it reaches the market.
Example: “I take a very systematic approach to identifying potential problems with medical devices before they reach the market. I start by conducting extensive testing of the device, including simulations and field tests in real-world environments to make sure the device performs as expected. Additionally, I review user feedback to ensure that the device meets expectations and that it is safe and effective. I also use analysis tools like failure mode and effects analysis to identify potential issues with the device. Finally, I work closely with other members of the engineering team to brainstorm and come up with creative solutions to any potential problems.”
