Occupation
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
$109,370 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 17-2031.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
- 02Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
- 03Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
- 04Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
- 05Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.
- 06Develop statistical models or simulations, using statistical or modeling software.
- 07Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.
- 08Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating or using budgets, or overseeing contract obligations or deadlines.
- 09Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
- 10Design or conduct follow-up experimentation, based on generated data, to meet established process objectives.
- 11Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
- 12Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Biomedical EngineerBiomedical Technician (Biomedical Tech)Process EngineerResearch EngineerEngineer
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Knowledge the job leans on
Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPhysicsDesignBiologyEnglish LanguageMedicine and Dentistry
Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationTechnology DesignProgrammingInstructing