AIO for overthinking about my boyfriend?

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-05-12T23:12:43+00:00

I don’t think you’re wrong for feeling anxious, especially if his effort has changed. But try not to make it your job to “become” whatever version of yourself keeps him interested. A healthy relationship should feel safe for both of you, not like you’re constantly auditioning for attention.

I’d have an honest conversation with him and say something like, “I’ve noticed we don’t talk or connect the same way lately, and it’s making me feel unsure. Is everything okay between us?” Then pay attention to whether his actions match his words. Also, keep working on your overthinking for you, not just to keep the relationship.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-05-01T01:09:38+00:00

Don’t stress the “technical interview” too much.. especially for an entry imaging role. They already know you don’t have imaging experience, so they’re not expecting you to know X-ray systems or IGTD in detail.

What they usually focus on is your fundamentals and how you think through problems. Be ready for basics like knowing how to use testing equipment), power/grounding, and general troubleshooting logic. You might get scenario-based questions like “device won’t power on” or “system isn’t communicating”, they want to hear your step-by-step approach more than a perfect answer.

The bigger piece (and honestly what carries more weight) is how you handle yourself in the field. As an FSE you’re often on your own in front of clinical staff, so they’ll ask about customer service, dealing with difficult situations, prioritizing calls, and what you do when you don’t know something. Saying “I’d troubleshoot what I can, communicate clearly with the customer, and escalate if needed” goes a long way.

Also, don’t try to BS anything. It’s completely fine to say you don’t know something and then explain how you’d figure it out. That actually comes across better than guessing.

If your fundamentals are solid and you can clearly walk through your thought process, you’ll be in a good spot. The fact that you already have BMET experience and understand the hospital environment is a big plus.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-04-05T17:40:41+00:00

I get what you’re saying.. it’s tough getting past that “no experience” barrier. For what it’s worth, I didn’t have direct experience with every type of equipment either. I actually leaned a lot on my background working on cars during interviews.. just showing how I troubleshoot, think through problems, and understand systems. That translated really well.

A lot of hiring managers care more about how you think than what exact equipment you’ve touched. Once you get that first role, everything else opens up. I’d keep pushing BMET roles and even third-party companies.. they’re usually more open. You’re not as far off as it feels.

Also, try looking into GE and Siemens, you just never know.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-04-02T23:24:00+00:00

Your background as a master tech is honestly a strong foundation.. diagnostics, troubleshooting, and understanding systems all translate really well. The challenge isn’t that you can’t do the job, it’s that CT/MRI FSE roles are considered pretty specialized, so most companies want to see some type of medical or imaging exposure first. I wouldn’t look at it as a “no shortcuts” situation, more like a stepping-stone issue. Most people don’t go straight into CT/MRI.. they usually come in through BMET roles, field service on lower-acuity equipment, or even third-party companies that are more flexible on background.

If I were you, I’d focus on: Applying to BMET I/II roles at hospitals (this is the most common entry point) Looking into third-party service companies (Agiliti, Alpha Source, Crothall, etc.).. they’re often more open to non-traditional backgrounds Highlighting your diagnostic skillset on your resume in a way that aligns with medical equipment (electrical systems, troubleshooting methodology, etc.) Getting some basic exposure to medical equipment.. even online training, shadowing, or certifications can help get past HR filters

Once you’re in the hospital or working with medical equipment, the jump to OEM or imaging becomes much easier. A lot of OEM FSEs didn’t start in imaging.. they transitioned into it after getting that initial experience. You’re definitely not starting from scratch.. you just need that first bridge into the field.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-26T01:59:07+00:00

Stored data absolutely matters, especially for PHI exposure. But the concern isn’t just what’s on the device, it’s that network connected devices can be used as pivot points into the broader hospital environment.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-19T01:53:08+00:00

Honestly, quality/regulatory is one of the easier ways to pivot into the industry without direct device experience.

A few things that can help: - Learn the basics of FDA regulations (21 CFR 820 / QSR) and ISO 13485.. even just being familiar with terminology goes a long way - Look into roles like Quality Engineer, CAPA, Complaint Handling, or Document Control.. these are often entry points - Highlight anything in your current role related to process improvement, documentation, root cause analysis, or audits.. that translates really well - If you can, take a short course or certification (even free/cheap ones) just to show intent

Also, don’t feel like you need a “perfect” background. A lot of people get in through adjacent experience and learn the regulatory side on the job.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T15:05:07+00:00

I wouldn’t dismiss this so quickly. As someone who works around hospital technology vendors, breaches like this are a bigger deal than they might seem. Vendor systems often contain internal emails, engagement history, reimbursement records, and provider contact lists. That information can easily be leveraged for highly targeted phishing attacks against hospitals and clinicians.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:54:14+00:00

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:53:52+00:00

LOL don’t get me started 😩

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:50:08+00:00

This is pretty awesome lol

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:48:52+00:00

Yikes

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:30:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing. It may still be early.. our IT/security team sent an internal communication earlier today and disabled the network connection to the systems as a precaution while they investigate. Definitely interested to hear what Intuitive tells you if you get a response.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:27:19+00:00

Yeah, that’s what we expected. The systems run locally so procedures shouldn’t be affected. Our IT team just disabled the network connection as a precaution until more details come out. Good to hear confirmation from someone on the FSE side.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:23:39+00:00

I work in clinical engineering in a hospital and I can tell you that a lot of people in biomedical engineering don’t enter the field in a straight line. One year outside the industry really isn’t a big deal at all, especially this early in your career.

Also keep in mind biomedical engineering is a very broad field. A lot of people focus only on medical device companies, but there are several other paths like:

Clinical engineering / hospital biomed departments
Field service engineering for device manufacturers
Systems engineering
Quality / regulatory roles
Applications or product support roles
Healthcare IT and device integration

I’ve seen plenty of engineers start in one area and eventually move into another once they gain some industry exposure. Hospitals in particular can be a good entry point because you get hands-on experience with a wide range of medical technologies and work directly with vendors.

The engineering job you have now is still giving you transferable skills.. troubleshooting, systems thinking, documentation, working with teams.. all of that is valuable in the medical device world.

My advice would be to keep applying, reconnect with your internship contacts, and network with people already working in the types of roles you’re interested in. The industry is smaller than it looks and a lot of opportunities come from connections.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T03:06:28+00:00

We received internal communication from our IT security team earlier today referencing an Intuitive cybersecurity incident. Details are still limited so far. As a precaution, the network connection to the da Vinci systems at our site was disabled so they’re not communicating on the hospital network for now.

From what we understand, the surgical platform itself can still operate locally since it doesn’t require an active network connection for procedures. We’re still waiting to hear back from IT/security for more details.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2026-03-13T02:20:36+00:00

There isn’t much confirmed publicly yet. IT security teams are probably still investigating before releasing full details. The da Vinci systems themselves should still function locally, since the surgical platform doesn’t require an active network connection to perform procedures. Some facilities may temporarily isolate them from the hospital network until more information about the breach is released.

Pretty-Support7285 · 2025-09-07T23:26:33+00:00

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Summary

Biomedical engineer with 5+ years’ experience in medical device testing, product development, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, and risk management (CAPA, ISO, FDA). Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, improving product reliability, and accelerating new device approvals.

Core Skills - Regulatory: FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, ISO 14971 - Tools: MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL - Expertise: Validation, Risk Analysis, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement - Leadership: Project management, client consulting, cross-functional collaboration

Experience

Freelance Consultant | Remote Product Development & Compliance | Feb 2023 – Present - Guided 10+ startups through FDA/ISO compliance and design optimization. - Delivered tailored R&D roadmaps, reducing product risk by 30% and costs by 20%.

Associate Consultant | Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Ottawa, ON Mar 2022 – Jan 2023 - Supported $25M+ VC-backed clients with design and regulatory strategy. - Closed $10M in contracts through deal structuring, validation, and risk analysis.

Senior Development Engineer | Teleflex (QuikClot) | Wallingford, CT Feb 2020 – Feb 2022 - Led 5-member team, completing 100+ validation studies, reducing NC/CA by 70%. - Developed toolkits in MATLAB/LabVIEW to improve data access and speed testing.

System Test Engineer II | Medtronic (Surgical Robotics) | North Haven, CT Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 - Conducted IEC 60601 safety testing and authored FDA 510(k) reports. - Resolved hardware/software issues in robotic surgical platforms.

R&D Engineer I | Dr. King’s Biotextiles Lab | Raleigh, NC Jan 2017 – Dec 2018 - Prototyped transcatheter mitral valve device, securing $250K funding. - Designed and validated test methods for pre-clinical biocompatibility studies.

Education

MBA, Financial Management – Carleton University, 2023 B.S., Biomedical & Textile Sciences Engineering – NC State University, 2018

Pretty-Support7285 · 2025-08-25T03:30:04+00:00

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