Hardware Podcasts

S1E00 Being an Engineer Intro

Being an Engineer · 15 Apr 2020 · 7m

What this episode covers

Aaron Moncur, founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering, introduces the podcast's mission to explore the lives and problem-solving approaches of engineers and engineering-adjacent professionals. He outlines the company's focus on developing turnkey test fixtures and automated equipment for medical device teams, highlighting their decade of experience in Arizona. The episode sets the stage for future discussions on engineering habits, career paths, and lessons learned from successes and failures.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Pipeline Design & Engineering
Also
test fixture design.com, design the product.com

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