Biomedical Engineers

Employers

There are approximately 19,700 biomedical engineers working in the United States. About 23 percent are employed in scientific research and development, 13 percent work in medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, and 11 percent work for professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers. In addition, many biomedical engineers are employed in hospitals and medical institutions, in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and in research and educational facilities. Employment opportunities also exist in government regulatory agencies.

Starting Out

A variety of routes may be taken to gain employment as a biomedical engineer. Recent graduates may use college services offices for help with their job search, or they may apply directly to employers, often to personnel offices in hospitals and industry. Information on job openings is also available at state employment offices and the federal Office of Personnel Management (https://www.usajobs.gov). Additionally, the Biomedical Engineering Society offers job listings at its Web site, https://jobboard.bmes.org. Visit https://innovatebio.org for a list of biotechnology employers by state.