Being an Engineer

Apr 19 2024 60
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The Being An Engineer podcast is a central repository in which we collect and share industry knowledge & best practices associated with the discipline of engineering. We hope that engineers throughout the world will benefit from this content as they connect with the companies, technologies, people, resources, and opportunities that are relevant to their engineering or engineering-adjacent roles. Contact us at [email protected]. Intro and Outro music by John Martell

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S5E16 James Rogers | R&D Engineering Series – Interview 1 of 6

Apr 19 2024 40 mins  
The episode features an interview with James Rogers about his career in R&D engineering. He discusses what drew him to engineering, his experiences working in R&D, the challenges of the field, important mindsets, and advice for others.Main Topics:Defining R&D engineeringChallenges in R&DImportant tools and skillsKey attributes of successful R&D engineersLessons

S5E15.5 PDX: Ian McEachern

Apr 17 2024 10 mins  
PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and know

S5E15 Derek Harper | The Benefits of Working At A Small Company, & How to Motivate Your Engineering Team

Apr 12 2024 41 mins  
Derek Harper shares his experiences in engineering innovation in the medical field, including insights on career development and effective leadership strategies. Main Topics:Engineering career pathsMedical device developmentLeading engineering teamsLeadership stylesEmerging trends in biomedical engineering like biologics and brain chips.About the guest: Derek Harper is a seasoned p

S5E13.5 PDX: Jason Addink

Apr 10 2024 12 mins  
PDX offers a dynamic bootcamp-style experience tailored exclusively for engineers engaged in the design and development of hard goods products. Unlike conventional conference presentations, our interactive event fosters direct engagement between the industry’s highest-performing subject matter experts and ambitious engineers, facilitating the transfer of practical skills and know

S5E14 Ian McEachern | Artificial Hearts, Times Square LED Displays, & Engineering Freelancing

Apr 05 2024 47 mins  
Ian McEachern returns to discuss his career in R&D engineering, focusing on challenges in medical device development and the importance of persistence. He shares stories about developing artificial heart pumps and mentoring young engineers.Main Topics:Challenges in sourcing components and standards interpretation for medical devicesDefining the role of R&D engineers; stream

S5E13 Paul Lee | Cities of the Future & Renewable Energy

Mar 29 2024 38 mins  
Aaron Moncur interviews Paul Lee about his career in renewable energy engineering and his role in the documentary "Cities of the Future." They discuss emerging sustainable energy technologies and the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to renewable sourcesMain Topics:Space-based solar powerVertical air taxisWind and solar farm technologyHydrogen fuel cellsSmart

S5E12 Dylann Ceriani | Prototype Injection Molding

Mar 22 2024 45 mins  
Aaron Moncur interviews Dylann Ceriani about her career in mechanical engineering and medical devices. They discuss prototype injection molding, material selection, 3D printing applications, and advice for young engineers.Main Topics:Career journey from biomechanics to founding ProtoShopDifferences between production and prototype molding Cost considerations and timelines for proto

S5E11 Roger Labrecque | Accelerating R&D Work, 21 CFR, & How To Collaborate Effectively

Mar 15 2024 57 mins  
Aaron Moncur interviews Roger LaBrecque about his career journey in medical device innovation, focusing on accelerating R&D processes while ensuring compliance. They discuss strategies for effective collaboration, problem-solving, and networking.Main Topics:Strategies for accelerating R&D while following regulations Techniques for collaboration and problem-solving across fu

S5E10 Derek Pietz | Industrial Automation, Losing A Million Dollars, & Successful Startups

Mar 08 2024 37 mins  
Derek Pietz shares his journey from engineering student to co-founding a successful automation startup and his current role leading engineering teams at Intuitive. He discusses the challenges of starting a company, lessons learned, and trends in the automation industry.Main Topics:Engineering career pathFounding and growing a startupChallenges and pivotsPrioritizing work/life balan

S5E9 Jon Montcrief | Medical Device Engineering Leaders 8

Mar 01 2024 37 mins  
Jon Montcrief shares his career path in chemical engineering and process development roles in the medical device industry. He discusses challenges in manufacturing, supply chains, and the regulated medical device industry. Main Topics:Engineering career pathsChemical engineering backgroundManufacturing trendsSupply chain challengesTechnical and soft skills for engineersChallenges f