It is satisfying to address these complex technical challenges knowing that your work will have a direct, positve effect on people's lives. Guidant is an amazing place to work. I have never been associated with such a young overall engineering workforce. This creates an innovative environment where thoughts and ideas challenge the status quo. No where else do you get to design and develop products that directly impact a person's quality of life.
Innovation is key to survival in the medical device industry.
Guidant is unique because its people constantly think up new products and processes, and new engineers are given the responsibility to make important decisions. Other companies didn't offer me nearly as much challenge or responsibility. The work presents an exciting mixture between cardiac mechanics and physiology, and traditional engineering disciplines. Take some time and think about exactly what you want to do with your life and determine how you can achieve it. Complete at least one summer internship program in the field you expect to be employed, before you graduate.