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About the Job
Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
It is also Called
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Bio-Mechanical Engineer
- Biochemical Engineer
- Biomaterials Engineer
- Biomechanical Engineer
- Biomedical Electronics Technician
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biomedical Engineering Director
- Biomedical Engineering Supervisor
What They Do
- Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities.
- Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
- Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
- Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments.
- Develop new applications for energy sources, such as using nuclear power for biomedical implants.
- Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.
- Keep documentation of service histories on all biomedical equipment.
- Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
- Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
- Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
Interests
People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: IR.
This means people who work in this occupation generally have Investigative interests, but also prefer Realistic environments.
Work Values
People who work in this occupation generally prize Independence, but also value Achievement and Working Conditions in their jobs.
Things They Need to Know
- Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- 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.
- Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Things They Need to Be Able to Do
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- 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.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- 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.
- Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Additional Resources
- California Occupational Guide - A detailed guide to this occupation provided by the California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Education Required
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Wages
In 2012, the average annual wage in California was $101,570 with most people making between $64,910 and $145,530
Outlook
During 2010, this occupation employed approximately 4,000 people in California. It is projected that there will be 6,700 employed in 2020.
This occupation will have about 270 openings due to growth and about 90 replacement openings for approximately 360 total annual openings.
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