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Opportunities Available As a Biomedical Engineering intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams: Research & Development New Product Development R&D interns in New Product ...

$35/hr

Opportunities Available As a Biomedical Engineering intern at Stryker, you will be placed in one of the following teams: Research & Development New Product Development R&D interns in New Product ...

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How much do virtual biomedical engineer internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual biomedical engineer internship in the United States is $25.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a virtual biomedical engineer internship?

A Virtual Biomedical Engineer Internship is a remote work experience where students or recent graduates gain practical exposure to biomedical engineering tasks and projects through online platforms. Interns typically assist in designing medical devices, analyzing biomedical data, or supporting research and development teams—all while working from home or another remote location. This format allows interns to collaborate with professionals, develop technical skills, and contribute to healthcare innovations without needing to be physically present in a laboratory or office. Such internships are ideal for those seeking flexibility or who are unable to relocate. They often involve communication via video calls, email, and project management tools.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual biomedical engineer intern?

To thrive as a Virtual Biomedical Engineer Intern, you need a solid background in biomedical engineering principles, problem-solving, and data analysis, generally supported by enrollment in or completion of a relevant engineering degree program. Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) tools, simulation software, and basic programming languages like MATLAB or Python is often expected. Strong communication, self-motivation, and adaptability are crucial soft skills in a remote environment. These skills and qualities enable you to effectively contribute to project goals, collaborate remotely with diverse teams, and adapt to evolving technical challenges in the biomedical field.

What types of projects and team collaborations can I expect during a virtual biomedical engineer internship?

As a virtual biomedical engineer intern, you’ll typically work on projects like designing medical device prototypes, analyzing biomedical data, or conducting literature reviews on emerging technologies. You’ll frequently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including engineers, researchers, and clinicians—using digital communication tools for meetings and project management. Expect regular check-ins with mentors, participation in group brainstorming sessions, and opportunities to present your findings. The virtual format emphasizes strong communication, self-management, and proactive engagement with team members to ensure project success.

What is the difference between Virtual Biomedical Engineer Internship vs Virtual Biomedical Technician Internship?

AspectVirtual Biomedical Engineer InternshipVirtual Biomedical Technician Internship
Required CredentialsTypically requires a biomedical engineering background or related degreeOften requires technical training or certification in medical equipment
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, involving design and development tasksRemote or on-site, focusing on maintenance and troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by medical device companies, research institutions, and healthcare tech firmsCommon in hospitals, clinics, and medical equipment service providers

The Virtual Biomedical Engineer Internship focuses on designing and developing medical devices and systems, requiring engineering skills. In contrast, the Virtual Biomedical Technician Internship emphasizes maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of medical equipment. Both roles are valuable in healthcare technology, but they differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Biomedical Engineer Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,867 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$86K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

The Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (BESS) provides clinical and administrative support to staff, patients, and administrators for all matters of concern relating to the facility wide lifecycle management of medical equipment. Biomedical support requires the application of engineering and mechanical concepts and methodology to provide lifecycle management and technical support of diagnostic, therapeutic devices, monitoring, and other equipment utilized in the practice of medicine.
Qualifications:Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency: Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a.
  • Education, Experience, or Certification:
    1. Associates or higher degree in the biomedical technology or biomedical engineering field; OR
    2. Associates or higher degree in electronics, a field of information technology, or engineering (other than biomedical engineering) AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
    3. Completion of the Department of Defense (DOD) biomedical equipment technician training program; OR
    4. Completion of a DOD training program in repair and maintenance of electronic systems or information technology AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
    5. Completion of a biomedical engineering technician or Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) certificate program that included an internship or apprenticeship; OR
    6. Completion of biomedical engineering technician or HTM certificate program that did not include an internship AND 1 year of creditable experience; OR
    7. Hold or having ever held certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES), Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM). Continuous maintenance of certification is not required throughout VHA employment.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-11.
(1) Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-9.
(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • (a) Knowledge of standards including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission (TJC), and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) for safe operation of medical equipment and clinical systems.
  • (b) Skill in using test and calibration equipment including digital multi- meters, electrical safety analyzers, defibrillator analyzers, patient simulators, manometers, tachometers, and Local Area Network (LAN) analyzers.
  • (c) Skill in interpreting a variety of technical data including schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.7
  • (d) Skill in applying networking principles, such as Access Control List (ACL), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN).
  • (e) Ability to perform advanced testing to troubleshoot medical equipment and clinical system interfaces.
  • (f) Ability to maintain medical computers and software.
  • (g) Ability to manage projects involving medical equipment and clinical systems.
A valid State driver's license is required. A safe driving record is required.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Foreign Education. To be creditable, engineering, architecture or related education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to a Bachelor's degree as outlined in the Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Architectureparagraph above.Employment Type: OTHER