O*NET-SOC 17-2031.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.Core8968
Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.Core21856
Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.Core21847
Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.Core8975
Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.Core8979
Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.Core21853
Develop statistical models or simulations, using statistical or modeling software.Core21851
Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.Core21857
Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating or using budgets, or overseeing contract obligations or deadlines.Core21854
Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.Core8973
Design or conduct follow-up experimentation, based on generated data, to meet established process objectives.Core21846
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.Core18604
Communicate with bioregulatory authorities regarding licensing or compliance responsibilities.Core21841
Develop methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production.Core21850
Collaborate with manufacturing or quality assurance staff to prepare product specification or safety sheets, standard operating procedures, user manuals, or qualification and validation reports.Core21840
Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.Supplemental8980
Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.Core8972
Design and deliver technology, such as prosthetic devices, to assist people with disabilities.Supplemental21845
Prepare project plans for equipment or facility improvements, including time lines, budgetary estimates, or capital spending requests.Core21855
Consult with chemists or biologists to develop or evaluate novel technologies.Core21844
Confer with research and biomanufacturing personnel to ensure the compatibility of design and production.Core21843
Recommend process formulas, instrumentation, or equipment specifications, based on results of bench or pilot experimentation.Core21858
Communicate with suppliers regarding the design or specifications of bioproduction equipment, instrumentation, or materials.Core21842
Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.Core18603
Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.Core8970
Advise manufacturing staff regarding problems with fermentation, filtration, or other bioproduction processes.Supplemental21839
Review existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for yield improvement or reduced process variation.Supplemental21859
Develop bioremediation processes to reduce pollution, protect the environment, or treat waste products.Supplemental21849
Lead studies to examine or recommend changes in process sequences or operation protocols.Supplemental21852
Design or direct bench or pilot production experiments to determine the scale of production methods that optimize product yield and minimize production costs.Supplemental21848

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 134 examples in 27 categories, 33 Hot Technology

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Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Ab Initio
ERP software
SAP softwareHot Technology

Development environment software

Ada
Advanced computer simulation language ACSL
CHot Technology
Hardware description language HDL
IBM Rational ClearQuest
Integrated development environment IDE software
Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
National Instruments LabVIEW
Software development tools
Verilog

Medical software

ADInstruments LabChart
Electromyograph analysis software
Gait analysis software
Instrument control software
Instrument validation software
Medical imaging software
Medical information software
Virtual instrument software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
ImageJ

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
SASHot Technology
SAS JMP
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 MATLABHot Technology
Three-dimensional motion capture software
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Bioreactor Design
Cadence Allegro Design Entry Capture and Capture CIS
Cadence Encounter Test
Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
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

Object or component oriented development software

C++Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
RHot TechnologyIn Demand

Program testing software

Defect tracking software
System testing software
User interface design software

Pattern design software

Diagramming software

Compliance software

Equipment compliance testing software

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology
Microsoft TeamsHot Technology
Rapid application development RAD software

Data base user interface and query software

Failure rate database software
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology
Thomson Reuters EndNote

Web platform development software

Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
Hypertext preprocessor PHP
JavaScriptHot Technology

Configuration management software

IBM Rational ClearCase

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

IBM Rational RequisitePro
Requirements management software
Unified modeling language UML

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Lucidchart
Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Project estimation software

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Expert system software

NeuroSolutions for MatLab

Computer aided manufacturing CAM software

Rapid prototyping software

Data base reporting software

SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports

Cloud-based management software

Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate operational costs.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Estimate time requirements for development or production projects.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop software or computer applications.
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Design medical devices or appliances.
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Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
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Devise research or testing protocols.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Update technical knowledge.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Create models of engineering designs or methods.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical reports for internal use.
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Maintain operational records or records systems.
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Prepare procedural documents.
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Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise customers on the use of products or services.
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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 23

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.