A medical device design consultant takes on a wide range of responsibilities, such as

• Design and develop medical device, healthcare and biomedical products, equipments and supplies
• Conduct extensive research into how the product being designed will be applied in healthcare, and collaborate with scientists, doctors and researchers in order to get the design and specifications right
• Test the safety and efficacy of the proposed product or device, and also take up regular safety checks after the launch of the product.

A medical device design expert or specialist typically has a masters degree in engineering, as that forms the basis of the knowledge required to get involved in the manufacturing process.

Medical device design engineers also possess several all-round skills such as,

• Deep knowledge of materials science, and excellent technical skills
• Strong analytical and research skills that can be applied to optimize the features, safety and application of the device being developed
• Top notch communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills

Considering that labs, healthcare facilities and agencies typically design and develop medical device products based on research and demand, experts who can be onboarded on-demand can prove to be high-value, in terms of both time and money.

Freelance medical device design engineers can be hired for the length of the design process on a flexible basis, and can bring their deep wealth of experience to the table. They are also extremely cost-effective, and cost significantly less than full-time experts.

This also provides companies a chance to broaden their net, and hire medical device design engineers across the globe, giving them a better opportunity to find the perfect fit. 

Medical device design engineers charge based on a variety of factors - such as experience, precise nature of the device being developed, and the duration of the project.

On Kolabtree, you can hire medical device design engineers from $20/hour, all the way up to $150/hour. These charges depend on the skills you require, the experience and expertise the medical device design engineer possesses, and the scope of the overall project. 

First, take into account the following.

• The expertise you are looking for, with respect to the product being developed.
• The budget and duration of the project
• Additional skills you want the expert to possess, such as the ability to gauge regulatory requirements pre-market launch, assess your target audience etc

When you post a project on Kolabtree, these details will help you filter out experts precisely suited to your project. Once you start receiving proposals, you can start interacting and assessing the experts until you find the right fit.