Medical Device Sustaining Engineering Intern

Danaher Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from engineers

Exposure to full product lifecycle

Collaborative, inclusive work culture

Competitive internship pay

Job summary

Danaher Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electronics Engineering Intern to join the R&D Sustaining Engineering team. You will redesign, test, and optimize electronic systems for medical devices while gaining hands-on experience.

You'll work with software, mechanical and regulatory teams, perform component testing, PCB layout support, and documentation. This internship offers mentorship, exposure to the product lifecycle, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuits, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Familiar with schematic capture and PCB CAD tools.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes and signal generators is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities; eager to learn in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in medical device development and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alternative component testing, validation of prototypes, analyzing performance, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: software, mechanical, and regulatory.
• Support troubleshooting and debugging of hardware issues using tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Assist in the re-design and development of electronic circuits and systems for medical devices, including schematic capture, PCB layout, identifying alternates for end-of-life components, obsolescence or logistical constraints.
• Contribute to documentation, including design specifications, test reports and reviews.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and propose innovative solutions to enhance device functionality, yield improvements, or reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Analytical thinking

Embedded systems knowledge

Lab skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE/Electronics/Biomedical or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

PCB CAD tools

Job description

Danaher Corporation in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electronics Engineering Intern to join the R&D Sustaining Engineering team. You will redesign, test, and optimize electronic systems for medical devices while gaining hands-on experience.

You'll work with software, mechanical and regulatory teams, perform component testing, PCB layout support, and documentation. This internship offers mentorship, exposure to the product lifecycle, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.