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Biomedical Engineer
Overview
Biomedical engineers design and improve healthcare devices, helping to provide patients with high-quality care.
Description
- Design, install, and implement biomedical equipment and systems.
- Train clinicians and hospital staff to use biomedical equipment.
- Maintain and repair any problems with devices.
- Research and evaluate biomedical devices.
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering is preferred. Internships in biomedical engineering operations is important for learning real-world application.
Salary
$3,900 – 6,000
/mo
Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.
Trivia
Biomedical engineers significantly improve patient and treatment outcomes with their innovations, such as creating innovative medical devices and advancing tissue engineering.
What to expect
Your job will involve working on cool things like surgical robots and 3D-printed organs. Get excited to learn about the science behind your creations.
Soft
skills
Collaboration
Able to work well with healthcare professionals and other engineers.
Decision Making
Able to make informed decisions in complex situations.
Problem-Solving
Ability to use creative and analytical thinking to solve problems.
Medical Imaging
Able to read and understand medical imaging technologies like MRI and X-rays, and improv those tools.
Engineering Principles
Possess strong foundation of engineering concepts and application ability.
Product Development
Familiar with designing, testing, and releasing medical products.
Hard
skills
"Go in with an open mind and don't be afraid to try new stuff."
Marcellina, Biomedical Engineer Assistant
National Youth Council
Frequently asked questions
Biomedical engineering involves inventing devices related to health, while biomedical science explores the fundamentals of biology.
No. In fact, being good at physics is more often a prerequisite for biomedical engineering courses.
A common challenge is ensuring that the designs meet various safety and regulatory standards, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
They usually work in teams with doctors, researchers, technicians, and other engineers.
Yes. Biomedical engineering is a broad field with specialisations like medical imaging, biomechanics, and more.