Assisting with the design of biomedical devices and products. Assisting with technical marketing materials. Working with research sites and original equipment manufacturers to ensure that designs can be manufactured. Companies Large and Small Biomedical engineers are not confined to the research and development departments of large companies. Well-trained biomedical engineers usually have a strong background in engineering, biology and medicine, combined with a specific area of expertise, so they can interact effectively with doctors and health care providers, who may be the company's primary customers.
Biomedical engineers can form an effective marketing bridge between the MBAs and the customers.
Biomedical engineers can also interact effectively with clinical physicians, regulatory personnel, intellectual property staff, research and development staff, and traditionally trained engineers. In a small company, biomedical engineers can fill knowledge gaps created by the lack of a large work force. It is not unusual for an intern at a small company to be involved in biomedical laboratory work, engineering, research, and business applications. For companies, the internship experience does more than identify potential employees. For about 15 years, the National Science Foundation has sponsored collaborative research between industry and academia.