I think this class is truly an eye opener because the materials that were covered here weren’t really discussed in the undergraduate level; there were mentions here and there but never really discussed thoroughly. This class has shown me another aspect of device development, outside of R&D and theory; which also showed me more career options…[Read more]

I think that its not fair to have a non-compete agreement that will last a long time, e.g. 6+ months, especially for the newly graduated people because its not as if the company is gonna sustain you when you leave or get fired. You are basically on your own and not having a job for that long can be rough. It’ll also affect one’s chances of getting…[Read more]

Written agreements are definitely much better than verbal agreement. As most of the participants mentioned here, that written agreements are easier to defend in court because you have a document that is legally binding which is easier to use in court if things went awry. This is also the main reason why documentation is stressed a lot not just in…[Read more]

I agree with @tilak‘s post. I think that the matrix organization will allow for a more open communication between staffs of each company which will result in a clearer, defined goals in which everyone involved will be on the same page all throughout the completion of the project. I also agree that there will be an indirect system of checks and…[Read more]

I think I can do both. I’m more suited starting out in a middle management role then transitioning to upper management. It goes in line with what @Scott said where upper managers would be best if they spent some time with the company as a middle manager. I think that being able to complete/fulfill a task on a daily/weekly basis is a fulfilling…[Read more]

From personal experience, I think that its better to work with people who you don’t personally know but knowledgeable in the role they’re playing on a project. For Capstone I and II, I worked with people whom I’ve never met from previous classes but they were knowledgeable of the things that they’re supposed to do. The team dynamics were somewhat…[Read more]

I think that its only fair that getting a hold of these standards for regulations because these standards are what can possibly save a company from a lawsuit. However, sometimes regulatory standards are not enough measure to prevent injuries. I remember from one of my classes where the issues with the design on the Ford Pinto had caused the car to…[Read more]

This phrase does pose a difficult situation because gauging “As Far As Possible” is pretty much relative. However, I think that thorough assessment of risks involved ,whether it be severe or minor, and providing solutions to either avoid or mitigate these risks is best. This would also tie into another discussion topic regarding risk management…[Read more]

I completely agree with the notion that risk management documentation should be considered a living document. I think that updating risk management documentation based off of feedback and complaints after its out on the market is important to improve processes as well as the quality of the product. This can also help identify products that needs…[Read more]

Verification is important because this ensures that the product meets the requirements for the design of the product. This is verified by executing a test plan to verify that it’s within the accepted tolerance described in the requirements document. Verification makes sure that the product would not cause any harmful side effects due to a faulty…[Read more]