Ekaterina Bolilaia, Class of 2023, now works as a Supplier Quality Engineer at GE Healthcare after completing the ESILV engineering programme.
Her experience highlights the link between MedTech training, quality requirements and international collaboration. Hers is a trajectory connecting engineering education and the healthcare industry.
MedTech & Health: A specialisation focused on medical technologies
Within the ESILV Grande École Programme-Master’s Degree in Engineering, Ekaterina followed the MedTech & Health major. This track prepares engineers to work in environments that combine technology, life sciences, and regulatory frameworks.
The programme, labelled by Medicen Paris Region, aligns with the needs of the healthtech ecosystem. It integrates artificial intelligence, biotechnologies and medical regulations, providing a broad understanding of how medical devices are designed, developed and validated.
Ekaterina explains her motivation for entering this field:
« Healthcare solutions are complex, they are about innovation and the future. It felt important to contribute to this sector. »
Supplier Quality Engineer: ensuring reliability in medical devices
After graduating in 2023, Ekaterina joined GE Healthcare as a Supplier Quality Engineer. Her role focuses on ensuring that suppliers meet the quality standards required for medical device production.
Her responsibilities include:
- qualifying and auditing suppliers
- assessing quality commitments
- contributing to cross-functional projects aimed at improving processes
She works across industrial and healthcare environments, interacting with multiple stakeholders involved in the production and deployment of medical technologies.
« My main goal is to qualify suppliers, check their quality commitment and audit them. I am also involved in multifunctional projects to improve quality engagement. »
This role reflects the importance of quality assurance in MedTech, where compliance and reliability are essential for patient safety and product performance.
An international experience shaped by cultural adaptation
Originally from Russia, Ekaterina pursued her studies in France through a programme fully taught in English. This international experience contributed to the development of communication skills and the ability to adapt to new environments.
She highlights key factors for integration:
« Communication, networking and openness to French culture are essential. »
Learning French, building professional connections, and engaging with local culture supported her transition into the French professional environment.
The diversity of profiles encountered during the programme also strengthened her ability to work in multicultural teams, a skill directly applicable in a global company like GE Healthcare.
Technical expertise and leadership as career drivers
The ESILV engineering curriculum provided both technical knowledge and transversal skills. Beyond engineering fundamentals, the programme emphasises project-based learning and collaboration.
Ekaterina underlines the impact of personal involvement during studies: « Engagement in your studies gives a lot for your future career. »
She also identifies two key drivers for career development: performance and networking. These dimensions interact in professional environments where visibility, collaboration and continuous improvement shape career progression.
Staying connected through the alumni network
After graduation, Ekaterina remains engaged with the ESILV alumni community. Participation in events such as alumni fairs allows graduates to share their experience and support current students.
« Being part of the alumni community means maintaining a connection with the school and sharing opportunities. »
This ongoing relationship fosters knowledge sharing and helps future graduates understand career paths in sectors such as MedTech.
An engineering degree with international recognition
The ESILV engineering degree, accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI), is part of a five-year programme open to international students seeking to develop advanced scientific and technical skills.
Taught in English at the master’s level, the programme offers 14 majors covering key areas of engineering, including healthcare technologies.
Learn more about the MedTech & Health major and the ESILV engineering programme
