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.
Sample of reported job titles:
Biomedical Electronics Technician, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Engineering Technician, Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician, Engineer, Process Engineer, Research Engineer, Research Scientist
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
- Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.
- Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.
- Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
- Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:ANSYS simulation software,ApE A Plasmid Editor,AspenTech HYSYS,Biomechanical modeling software,Calculating optimum maintenance parameters COMPARE,Calibration software,Circuit simulation software,Common cause failure assessment software,Computational fluid dynamics CFD software,Computational modeling software,Criticality analysis software,Dyadem FMEA Pro-6,Electromechanical testing analysis software,Embedded systems testing software,Failure mode and effects analysis FMEA software,Failure rate data in perspective FARADIP software,Fault modeling software,Fault tree analysis FTA software,Finite element analysis FEA software,Finite element method FEM software,Force platform software,Force sensitive applications FSA software,Fourier transform infrared FTIR software,Functional modeling software,Hierarchical simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis HSPICE,Human modeling software,Image analysis software,Intelligen SuperPro Designer,Laboratory information management system LIMS,Maplesoft Maple,Materials testing software,MathWorks Simulink,Mean time between failures MBTF software,Minitab,Molecular simulation software,Motion analysis software,Neural network modeling software,Numerical analysis software,Polymath Software POLYMATH,Preventive maintenance software,Reliability centered maintenance RCM software,Root cause analysis software,SAS JMP,SAS statistical software,Simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis SPICE,SNOINO RCM Pro,SNOINO Ttree,Stochastic modeling software,Stratasys FDM MedModeler,Systems analysis programs for hands on integrated reliability evaluation software SAPHIRE,Technis BETAPLUS,Test automation software,The MathWorks MATLAB,Three-dimensional motion capture software,Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Charting software:Charting software
- Cloud-based management software:Splunk Enterprise
- Compliance software:Equipment compliance testing software
- Computer aided design CAD software:Autodesk AutoCAD,Bioreactor Design,Cadence Allegro Design Entry Capture and Capture CIS,Cadence Encounter Test,Computer aided design CAD software,Dassault Systemes SolidWorks,Electronic design automation EDA software,Mathsoft Mathcad,Mentor Graphics software,OrCAD Capture,PTC Creo Elements/Pro,PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire,Schematic design entry software,Zuken electrical design software
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Detailed Work Activities
- Advise customers on the use of products or services.
- Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
- Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Create models of engineering designs or methods.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:100% responded"Every day"
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:97% responded"Every day"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:66% responded"Every day"
- Work With Work Group or Team:66% responded"Extremely important"
- Structured versus Unstructured Work:60% responded"Some freedom"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving:Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making:Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology:Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Design:Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Biology:Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 53%Bachelor's Degree
- 30%Master's Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Problem Sensitivity:The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Interests
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic:Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Values
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Working Conditions:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Work Styles
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Cooperation:Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Persistence:Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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