hey guys and gals, so i just received an offer for a job I interviewed for at a huge medical company, actually there were quite a few interview rounds. well I got a great email after that that asked me for what type of equipment I would like to have out of the gate so it got me thinking… so far my list is:
cintiq 21ux
i7 quad core tower
adobe creative suite 5
solidworks 2012
microsoft office
autodesk sketchbook pro
BTW I wasnt given any cost restrictions or parameters…
so what would you guys want if you had the same opportunity? what kind of cool toys? this isnt necessarily for ading to my list, just starting a conversation and wish list of sorts for you all out there.
Perhaps some cad rendering? I just got bunkspeed move - everything shot could do plus animatio. Make sure your i7 tower comes with quadro6000 gfx.
Badass chair
Adjustable height table
Do they have an ID dept already? If not, you will need to think about some mundane stuff like sketchpads as well.
What quick prototyping capabilities? You will at least need some rasps, clamps, saw etc… and a space to do your dirty work.
Submersion into the Quality System - the FDA rules your roost
Quarterly ride-alongs with sales
Constant feedback from the field (we require all sales and customer service write down what they hear from the customer once a week)
Attending 2-3 relevant tradeshows annually
Continuing education
Your toys will be obsolete in 18 months. Knowledge is forever.
Paying for toys is an accounting liability. Paying for knowledge is security.