Sustaining Engineering Intern

Danaher • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Sustaining Engineering Intern will join the R&D Sustaining Engineering team and gain hands-on experience redesigning, testing, and optimizing electronic systems for current and next-generation medical devices. The intern will work with experienced engineers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment on projects with real-world impact.

The role involves supporting electronics redesign and development, testing alternative components and prototypes, troubleshooting hardware, and contributing to technical documentation. It also provides exposure to the product development lifecycle and to regulatory and compliance processes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB CAD tools for circuit design and simulation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Interest in medical device development and a passion for improving healthcare technology.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alternative component testing and prototype validation, analyze performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and regulatory teams.
• Support troubleshooting and debugging of hardware issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Assist in redesigning and developing electronic circuits and systems for medical devices, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and identifying alternatives for end-of-life components or components affected by obsolescence or logistical constraints.
• Contribute to design specifications, test reports, and reviews.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and propose solutions to improve device functionality, yield, or reliability.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to the full product development lifecycle.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills and gain insights into regulatory and compliance processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed