Sustaining Engineering Intern

Danaher Corporation • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Danaher is seeking a motivated and curious Electronics Engineering Intern to join its R&D Sustaining Engineering team. The intern will gain hands-on experience redesigning, testing, and optimizing electronic systems for current and next-generation medical devices, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

The role involves supporting hardware and circuit development, testing and troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to engineering documentation and design reviews. It also provides mentorship and exposure to the product development lifecycle, including 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.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Assist with redesigning and developing electronic circuits and systems for medical devices, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Identify alternatives for end-of-life components and address 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

• Meaningful projects contributing to medical device development.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and 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