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S2E11 Being Open-Minded, Exiting Introvertism, & Being Nice | Liz Zettel

Being an Engineer · 7 Mar 2021 · 59m · Episode 11

What this episode covers

Liz Zettel, a biomedical engineer and author of 'Engineer Pants,' discusses her career in medical devices, emphasizing that communication, being open-minded, and being nice are critical skills for engineers. She shares specific examples of design for manufacturing (DFM) failures, such as poor tolerance stack-ups and difficult assembly processes, and explains how observing clinicians in surgical suites drives better product design. Zettel also details her experience with animal testing, mentoring at Stryker, and the importance of building relationships to accelerate product launches and manufacturing transfers.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Pipeline Design & Engineering, Stryker
Also
Utah State, Engineer Pants, Amazon

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