Jobs / Architecture and engineering / 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.
- US jobs
- 23,480
- Median wage
- $109,370 a year
- Job family
- Architecture and engineering
Can agents do the work of bioengineers and biomedical engineers?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Architecture and engineering: Some tasks (first measured in the last 12 months)
Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.
Evidence: HWE-Bench, 79.9% of tasks completed.
Direct evidence that disagrees: Parametric CAD Bench V3, 9% of tasks fully completed (Perfect tasks).
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.
- 16%Research technology designs or applicationsNot measured
- 9%Communicate with others about specifications or project detailsNot measured
- 9%Develop models of systems, processes, or productsNot measured
- 7%Design materials or devicesNot measured
- 6%Coordinate activities with clients, agencies, or organizationsNot measured
- 5%Advise others on business or operational mattersNot measured
- 5%Design computer or information systems or applicationsNot measured
- 4%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
Benchmarks for the job family
These cover work in architecture and engineering, not always this occupation's tasks.
Direct evidence
Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.
- 61%Claude Opus 5.5 (max) with Claude Code 2.1.280 · 24 Sep 2026Strong
Also relevant
These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.
- 64.8%Claude Code + Opus 5.5 (max) · 6 Oct 2026Strong
Context only
These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
- Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
- Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or 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.
- Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
- Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.
- Develop statistical models or simulations, using statistical or modeling software.
- Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.
- Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating or using budgets, or overseeing contract obligations or deadlines.
- Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
- Design or conduct follow-up experimentation, based on generated data, to meet established process objectives.
- Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
Other job titles for this occupation (44)
Biomedical Engineer · Biomedical Technician (Biomedical Tech) · Engineer · Process Engineer · Research Engineer · Analytical Biochemical Engineer · Biochemical Development Engineer · Biochemical Engineer · Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst · Bioengineer · Bioinformatics Engineer · Biomaterials Engineer · Biomechanical Engineer · Biomedical Analytical Scientist · Biomedical Engineering Intern · Biomedical Engineering Research Assistant · Biomedical Engineering Technologist · Biomedical Field Service Engineer · Biomedical Scientist · Biomedical Service Engineer · Bioprocess Development Engineer · Bioprocess Engineer · Clinical Applications Specialist · Clinical Biomedical Engineer · Clinical Engineer · Clinical Engineering Technician (Clinical Engineering Tech) · Dialysis Engineer · Fermentation Engineer · Field Clinical Engineer · Field Engineer · Genetic Engineer · Imaging Service Engineer · Medical Engineer · Orthopedic Designer · Pharmaceutical Engineer · Pharmaceutical Scientist · Process Development Associate · Process Development Engineer · Research Biomedical Engineer · Stack Yield Engineer · Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) · Sustaining Engineer · Yield Engineer · Yield Improvement Engineer