Biomedical Engineers
Biomedical engineers design new tools and devices to improve healthcare. They develop new ways to treat illness and disease.
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18%
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National data for biomedical engineers (SOC 17-2031).
$40,530
$54,370
$70,540
$19.49
$26.14
$33.91
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
have a high school diploma or GED;
complete a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering
Usually work a standard, 40-hour week.
Generally work an established schedule. May work overtime to complete important projects.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS will:
Design medical equipment, including artificial organs
Are knowledgeable about design and biology
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS frequently:
use computers to model how organs and internal systems work.
use computers to find new ways to detect disease.
Are exposed to hazardous conditions and contaminants
It is important that BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS be able to:
design equipment that must not only work but also be safe for patients.
be exact and extremely accurate in their work. Errors have serious consequences for the public.
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