Job of the future
Biomedical engineer
The biomedical engineer studies, designs, develops and evaluates systems, technologies or equipment for the medical sector. He or she ensures that the equipment and the technologies are functional, reliable and effective. The biomedical engineer is the resource-person for scientific and technical support to users of biomedical technologies.
Main duties
1. Design or develop biomedical equipment or procedures
2. Evaluate equipment or procedures (safety, effectiveness and efficiency)
3. Install, adjust, repair and ensure technical assistance for biomedical equipment
4. Ensure that the users of biomedical equipment receive training
5. Ensure technological and scientific monitoring
Academic training
College
Pre-university training
Science
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- CEGEP du Vieux Montréal
- CEGEP Gérald-Godin
- CEGEP John Abbott
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège André-Grasset
- Collège Brébeuf
- Collège Brébeuf
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège des Marcellines
- Collège du Bois-de-Boulogne
- Collège Marie-Victorin
- Institut Teccart
- Vanier College
Health science
- CEGEP André-Laurendeau
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège Dawson
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collège TAV
- Collégiale Sainte-Anne
- Marianopolis College
Pure and applied science
- CEGEP André-Laurendeau
- CEGEP de Saint-Laurent
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège Dawson
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Rosemont
- Vanier College
- Collégiale Sainte-Anne
- Marianopolis College
Scientific French Baccalaureate
Technical training
DEC, AEC: /
University
Undergraduate studies
Bachelor of Biomedical engineering
Bachelor of engineering in a related field
Biomedical technology certificate
Short graduate program in Biomedical technology
Graduate studies (An asset)
Master’s in Biomedical engineering
Master’s in engineering in Health technology
Specialized graduate diploma in Biomedical engineering
Specialized graduate diploma in Health technology
Postgraduate studies (An asset)
Ph.D. in Biomedical engineering
Ph.D. in Health technology
Continuous training
Professional corporation: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Hiring sub-sectors
Profile of required skills
TECHNOLOGICAL
- Demonstrate proficiency in programming languages and tools
- Be proficient in user experience (UE) principles
- Identify and analyze product risks
SCIENTIFIC
- Know a product’s design principles
- Demonstrate proficiency in the development cycle
- Technical drafting
- Know how to model and manage data
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Know production/manufacturing standards (ISO)
- Know the regulations (SC, FDA, EMA)
- Be familiar with documentation best practices
RELATIONSHIPS AND SALES
- Product management
- Master the art of communicating and presenting
MANAGEMENT
- Develop an interest in continuous learning
- Problem solving and analytical skills
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
- Understand how AI is integrated in the LSHT value chain
- Take an interest in innovative and disruptive technologies
Biomedical engineer
Industry opportunities
Required profile
• Graduates of LSHT engineering programs
• Integration of trainees at the end of their university program
Prospects – Findings
• Favourable prospects with the simultaneous development of the hardware and software
• Pressure on technological skills considering the shortage of programmers
• Central user experience