Outcomes
Career opportunities & applicable roles
Biomedical engineers are primarily employed in governmental regulatory agencies, hospital and research facilities, medical and educational institutions, and medical device, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. In industry, they may work in all aspects of product development, including business development, manufacturing, marketing, quality, regulatory compliance, research and design, and sales. Because of their background in both engineering and medical fields, biomedical engineers often serve a coordinating or interfacing function and have a key role in transdisciplinary teams. Government positions may involve evaluating new technologies, testing product quality and safety, and setting standards.
In the hospital, biomedical engineers serving in a clinical engineering function may provide advice on the selection and use of medical equipment, and supervise performance testing and maintenance. Biomedical engineers may also build customized devices for special health care, rehabilitation or research needs.