Hello Den from your qualifications and experience I would consider that you were ideal for the job. Medical Equipment is like any other engineering equipment and all you have to do is calibrate, maintain and repair it.
As you have a knowledge of electronic engineering and are mechanically biased you have the best background from outside medical engineering to adapt quickly to the new role. You will find that you will use all forms of engineering principles from pneumatics and hydraulics to electrical and electronics as well as hands on workshop skills and of course computer skills. Of all the different engineering disciplines, I consider that your understanding of electronic systems will provide you with the best background for medical engineering. Also stay active on this forum and read the excellent articles written by John Sandham and others.
I spent my working life in many forms of engineering and never accepted the 'closed shop' mentality of the conventionalists that were the establishment at the time. I spent my last eleven years of my working life as a medical engineer and still consider it the best work I ever had encompassing such a variety of skills all within one job. (Now retired I wish I could get the occasional casual medical eng. work.)
All the best with the job, I think that both you and your future employer have chosen well.
Barney
Last edited by Barney; 11/11/14 2:11 PM.
