As someone who works within the medical device industry, I am kind of surprised how “meaningful work/ make a difference” is listed so low. I know the engineers that I have spoken mostly stated that they want to make a difference or introduce innovation that can improve mankind, but that was only speaking with R&D engineers so it may be slightly bias. Personally what motivate me is the potential difference I can do on the product and on the patients/doctors that are using the product.

Chris