How to hire a biomedical engineer

How to hire a biomedical engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step biomedical engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a biomedical engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new biomedical engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The biomedical engineer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A biomedical engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, biomedical engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents biomedical engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Biomedical Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Biomedical Engineer	Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software used in healthcare.	$27-51
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Development Engineer	A Development Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of products, systems, and components. They are also responsible for quality control of work and continuous improvement of engineer activities.	$33-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Medical Devices
   • Biomedical Equipment
   • Patient Care
   • FDA
   • Electrical Safety
   • Solidworks
   • Ultrasound
   • Project Management
   • C++
   • Data Analysis
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Laboratory Equipment
   • Technical Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead writing of new grant submissions to agencies such as the NIH, NIA, and VA.
   • Implement modifications to place equipment for 12-lead ECG investigation that lead to changes in accept monitoring standards.
   • Manage routine small projects without assistance and support larger projects for improvements to the quality system as approved by management.
   • Manage Terraform and refactore from monolithic to application specific components.
   • Present test results of various medical instruments in hospital in team meetings using PowerPoint.
   • Experience in OSHA, AAMI and HIPA standards.

   More biomedical engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the biomedical engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A biomedical engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a biomedical engineer in South Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level biomedical engineer. Additionally, a biomedical engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average biomedical engineer salary

   $79,436yearly

   $38.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level biomedical engineer salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average biomedical engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$100,088	$48
   2	Massachusetts	$92,558	$45
   3	Maryland	$90,858	$44
   4	New York	$87,292	$42
   5	Minnesota	$86,447	$42
   6	New Jersey	$86,007	$41
   7	Oregon	$85,087	$41
   8	Michigan	$78,246	$38
   9	Washington	$76,679	$37
   10	Wisconsin	$76,663	$37
   11	Ohio	$74,573	$36
   12	Illinois	$73,584	$35
   13	Texas	$71,979	$35
   14	Florida	$68,063	$33
   15	Tennessee	$65,221	$31
   16	Pennsylvania	$64,230	$31

   Average biomedical engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Cornerstone Research	$124,600	$59.90
   2	Genentech	$113,044	$54.35
   3	Novartis	$109,289	$52.54	5
   4	Intuitive Surgical	$108,037	$51.94	5
   5	Edwards Lifesciences	$107,365	$51.62	4
   6	Neuralink IT Solutions	$106,807	$51.35	3
   7	Amgen	$104,435	$50.21	7
   8	Merck	$103,008	$49.52	4
   9	Varian Medical Systems	$102,497	$49.28
   10	Battelle	$102,299	$49.18	7
   11	Hospira	$101,782	$48.93
   12	Stryker	$100,088	$48.12	21
   13	Pacira BioSciences	$99,936	$48.05
   14	Abbott	$99,357	$47.77	36
   15	MX	$98,342	$47.28	3
   16	Luminex	$97,632	$46.94
   17	Qualcomm	$96,930	$46.60	10
   18	Philips	$96,634	$46.46	3
   19	iCAD	$95,141	$45.74
   20	General Electric	$95,029	$45.69	27

4. Writing a biomedical engineer job description

   A biomedical engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a biomedical engineer job description:

   Biomedical engineer job description example

   Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure and connect.
   Biomedical Systems Engineer
   
   The Role
   
   The demand for remote health monitoring and chronic disease management will continue to grow exponentially as the continuum of care extends to remote settings. Analog Devices (ADI) is well positioned to leverage its core sensor and signal processing technologies to improve the quality and availability of patient care. The Digital Healthcare Systems team is looking for an energetic Biomedical Systems Engineer in our Istanbul office to develop breakthrough remote patient monitoring (RPM) solutions for wellness and chronic disease management. The ideal candidate will excel at the intersection of designing hardware and algorithms and acquiring disease-relevant physiological signals.
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   
   * Expand Digital Healthcare team's understanding of detectable biophysical and biochemical phenomena as they relate to disease physiology.
   * Engage with external stakeholders (clinicians, researchers, and customers) to uncover insights and turn application requirements into clear technical specifications.
   * Be a hands-on member of multi-disciplinary teams of HW, SW and Algorithm Engineers to prototype and develop breakthrough medical systems.
   * Support clinical validation activities, engage with external parties to conduct clinical studies, oversee data collection, and ensure physiologically relevant data analysis and interpretation.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   * MS degree in Biomedical Engineering or EE/CS with Biomedical Focus.
   * Previous research experience developing wearable (invasive or non-invasive) RPM medical devices.
   * Familiarity with a typical medical system development flow.
   * Must enjoy working with and incorporating feedback from end-users.
   
   Additional Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
   
   * Research or Commercial experience in clinical testing/validation of medical technologies.
   * Background in optical RPM system design.
   * Background working with healthcare professionals.
   * Enjoys developing RPM algorithms OR developing and debugging mixed-signal hardware.
   * Strong presentation and technical documentation skills.
   
   #LI-AC1
   
   For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.
   
   Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
   
   EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law
   
   Education Level: Master's Degree
   
   Travel Required: No

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5. Post your job

   To find the right biomedical engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with biomedical engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit biomedical engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your biomedical engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit biomedical engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit biomedical engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new biomedical engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the biomedical engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new biomedical engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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