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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Masimo, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Masimo is a global medical technology company that develops and produces a wide array of industry-leading monitoring technologies, including non-invasive measurements, sensors, patient monitors, and automation and connectivity solutions. Our mission is, Masimo innovations empower clinicians to transform patient care. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a culture that’s driven by passion, challenging the status quo, and making an impact in the lives of others.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Engineer II, Hardware Design is responsible for is responsible for the design, development, verification, and support of electronic hardware used in Masimo’s medical device products. This role provides strong technical contribution across the hardware development lifecycle, including circuit design, board-level implementation, verification, troubleshooting, and sustaining engineering.
This position reports to the Sr Director, Instrument Hardware and is part of the Hardware Engineering department located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Design and develop digital and analog electronic circuits to be used for medical device applications.
- Support hardware development activities across the engineering lifecycle, including schematic design, board layout, design verification, and sustaining engineering.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues at component, board, and system levels and support root cause analysis investigations.
- Support development of system and board-level requirements for assigned projects.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to design quality, reliability, manufacturability, and engineering efficiency.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with 3+ years of progressive experience in electronics design, development, and troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting schematic entry, board layout, board bring-up, and debugging activities.
- Working knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience programming microcontrollers.
- Experience with electrical simulation tools such as PSPICE, Multisim, or equivalent.
Masimo, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for up to a 10% annual bonus.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Masimo, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Masimo is a global medical technology company that develops and produces a wide array of industry-leading monitoring technologies, including non-invasive measurements, sensors, patient monitors, and automation and connectivity solutions. Our mission is, Masimo innovations empower clinicians to transform patient care. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a culture that’s driven by passion, challenging the status quo, and making an impact in the lives of others.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Engineer II, Hardware Design is responsible for is responsible for the design, development, verification, and support of electronic hardware used in Masimo’s medical device products. This role provides strong technical contribution across the hardware development lifecycle, including circuit design, board-level implementation, verification, troubleshooting, and sustaining engineering.
This position reports to the Sr Director, Instrument Hardware and is part of the Hardware Engineering department located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Design and develop digital and analog electronic circuits to be used for medical device applications.
- Support hardware development activities across the engineering lifecycle, including schematic design, board layout, design verification, and sustaining engineering.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues at component, board, and system levels and support root cause analysis investigations.
- Support development of system and board-level requirements for assigned projects.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to design quality, reliability, manufacturability, and engineering efficiency.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with 3+ years of progressive experience in electronics design, development, and troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting schematic entry, board layout, board bring-up, and debugging activities.
- Working knowledge of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience programming microcontrollers.
- Experience with electrical simulation tools such as PSPICE, Multisim, or equivalent.
Masimo, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for up to a 10% annual bonus.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple1,105
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- Electronics & Hardware195
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in at least one major CAD platform such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD
- Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing standards
- Experience with product lifecycle management software or engineering data management systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Internship, co-op, or project-based experience in a design or manufacturing environment
Tips for Your Associate Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to CAD tools
List every CAD platform you've used by name, including version experience where relevant. Hiring managers for associate design engineer roles scan for SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD before they read anything else, so front-load those in your skills section.
Show design iterations in your portfolio
Don't just show finished parts or assemblies. Include early sketches, tolerancing decisions, and revision history. Reviewers want to see your engineering judgment in action, not only the polished final output.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for industry before applying broadly
Design constraints differ sharply between aerospace, consumer products, and medical devices. Target openings in the industry where your coursework or internships gave you the most hands-on exposure, so your resume reads as directly relevant rather than general.
Prepare a GD&T example for interviews
Most associate design engineer interviews include a technical screen on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Walk in ready to interpret or apply a real tolerance stack-up from a project you worked on, not a textbook exercise.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
Design teams often hire to staff a specific product phase. Ask where the team is in its current development cycle during your offer conversation. Starting at a phase boundary gives you a cleaner onramp and signals you understand how design programs work.
Associate Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate design engineers?
The companies hiring the most associate design engineers right now include Apple, AMD, and Electrical Consultants, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment manufacturers consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many associate design engineer jobs are remote?
About 34% of associate design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though hardware-focused roles that require lab access or hands-on prototyping remain predominantly on-site. Software-adjacent design functions, such as simulation modeling and documentation, are the sub-areas most likely to offer flexible or remote arrangements.
How do you become an associate design engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or capstone projects where you use professional CAD software and work through a real design cycle. Develop a portfolio that shows your process, not just finished designs, and get comfortable with tolerancing and engineering drawing standards before you apply.
Can you get hired as an associate design engineer with little experience?
Yes, most associate design engineer roles are structured for early-career candidates, so a strong academic project portfolio can substitute for professional history. Focus on projects where you owned the full design process from concept to detailed drawing. Internship or co-op experience in any engineering discipline strengthens your application, and proficiency in a recognized CAD tool is often the deciding factor at this level.
What does the associate design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project and answer questions on fundamentals such as tolerancing, material selection, or design for manufacturability. A take-home design exercise or whiteboard problem is common at mid-stage. Final rounds typically involve a panel with engineers and a hiring manager and may include a portfolio review.
Where can I find and apply to associate design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to associate design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, industry focus, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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