Biosystems Engineering
WHAT IS BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING?
Biosystems Engineering is an integration of engineering with biological, environmental and agricultural sciences. Biosystems engineers develop the techniques and processes to work with living systems, including microbes, plants and animals. They provide engineering input to produce and process food, fiber, energy, and pharmaceuticals.
WHAT DOES A BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEER DO?
Biosystems Engineers work in a wide variety of industries. Some common tasks include:
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Creating solutions for systems used in distribution of goods and services and broader operations
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Improving agricultural machinery design
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Developing chemical products, sensors, and life-saving medical equipment
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Creating environmental protection solutions to improve water quality and control air pollution
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Designing and creating equipment and devices to detect and treat illnesses and conditions
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Improving sustainability of production systems to decrease environmental hazards and preserve natural resources
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Developing systems that convert biological waste into energy
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Designing manufacturing processes to improve safe and sanitary food production
TOP INDUSTRIES
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Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Biotech & Life Sciences
Civil Engineering
Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Retail
Utilities and Renewable Energy
Number of BE graduates placed per industry from 2018-2020.
COMMON JOB TITLES
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Operations Management Trainee
Process/Production Engineer
Quality Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Water/Wastewater Engineer
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Application Engineer
Number of BE graduates placed for each of the top job titles from 2007-2020. Descriptions via The Center
TOP EMPLOYERS
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Cargill
Nestle
Meijer
Philips
Kellogg's
Hormel Foods Corporation
Fishbeck
Emergent Biosolutions
E. & J. Gallo Winery
Consumers Energy
DESTINATION DATA
Learn about the specific data associated with Biosystems Engineering graduates so that you can better understand the average compensation and placement rates within the major. (Represents 2023 data.)
92.6%
Placement Rate
(Employment/Education)
$68,768
Average Starting
Salary
$20.56/hr
Intern Average
Hourly Wage
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