Biomedical Engineer Jobs in California
Biomedical Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in medical device manufacturing, health technology, and life sciences research across a wide seniority range from entry-level design roles through principal and staff engineers. The largest hiring metros are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers such as Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences, and Kaiser Permanente have long-standing California operations. The most in-demand specialties are medical device design and testing, regulatory affairs engineering, and biomechanics and implant development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Biomedical Engineer plans, trains others, and installs, maintains and repairs sophisticated medical equipment and systems utilized in the diagnosis treatment and monitoring of patients.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Working under the supervision of a manager or designee, perform all phases of scheduled and corrective repairs of biomedical equipment and medical systems.
- Perform pre-issue and asset accounting, equipment installation and de-installation of related equipment as needed.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance and electrical safety tests of biomedical equipment where applicable to maintain code compliance.
- Responsible for documenting the results of all inspections, maintenance and tests.
- Must work collaboratively with all other biomedical engineers specialties (Instrumentation, X-Ray, CT/MR, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Nuclear Med, Clinical Laboratory, RT/Anesthesia, Ophthalmology/Lasers, and Clinical Systems Integrations), KPIT, Business Partners, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representatives.
- Individual is required to complete applicable documentation of all work performed, in a timely manner.
- Frequent travel will be required for the Shared Services/Support biomed engineers to provide service support.
- Occasional travel will be required for the Stationary Service Area Support biomed engineers to provide service support to other sites.
- All biomed engineers will be required to travel to attend technical training.
- Afterhours work may be required on a scheduled and nonscheduled basis to complete required work.
- Will be assigned to weekday and weekend on-call schedule to perform emergency service.
- Communication devices will be supplied and will need to be kept ON during duty hours.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum four (4) years experience of formal and/or on the job training.
- High School Diploma or General Education Develompment (GED)
- Driver's License (California)
- Must have good driving record.
- Must have experience and working knowledge of the medical equipment and systems in general instrumentation or the specialty area assigned and identified above.
- Must be willing to work extended hours.
- Must be proficient operating PCs with Windows operating systems.
- Associates degree or equivalent in electronics, physics or related science degree preferred.
PrimaryLocation : California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A09|IUOE|Local 39
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Facility Services & Materials Management
Department : Berkeley Biomedical Engineerng - Biomed-Instrument Maintenance - 0201
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
The Biomedical Engineer plans, trains others, and installs, maintains and repairs sophisticated medical equipment and systems utilized in the diagnosis treatment and monitoring of patients.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Working under the supervision of a manager or designee, perform all phases of scheduled and corrective repairs of biomedical equipment and medical systems.
- Perform pre-issue and asset accounting, equipment installation and de-installation of related equipment as needed.
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance and electrical safety tests of biomedical equipment where applicable to maintain code compliance.
- Responsible for documenting the results of all inspections, maintenance and tests.
- Must work collaboratively with all other biomedical engineers specialties (Instrumentation, X-Ray, CT/MR, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Nuclear Med, Clinical Laboratory, RT/Anesthesia, Ophthalmology/Lasers, and Clinical Systems Integrations), KPIT, Business Partners, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representatives.
- Individual is required to complete applicable documentation of all work performed, in a timely manner.
- Frequent travel will be required for the Shared Services/Support biomed engineers to provide service support.
- Occasional travel will be required for the Stationary Service Area Support biomed engineers to provide service support to other sites.
- All biomed engineers will be required to travel to attend technical training.
- Afterhours work may be required on a scheduled and nonscheduled basis to complete required work.
- Will be assigned to weekday and weekend on-call schedule to perform emergency service.
- Communication devices will be supplied and will need to be kept ON during duty hours.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum four (4) years experience of formal and/or on the job training.
- High School Diploma or General Education Develompment (GED)
- Driver's License (California)
- Must have good driving record.
- Must have experience and working knowledge of the medical equipment and systems in general instrumentation or the specialty area assigned and identified above.
- Must be willing to work extended hours.
- Must be proficient operating PCs with Windows operating systems.
- Associates degree or equivalent in electronics, physics or related science degree preferred.
PrimaryLocation : California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Hospital
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A09|IUOE|Local 39
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Facility Services & Materials Management
Department : Berkeley Biomedical Engineerng - Biomed-Instrument Maintenance - 0201
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in biomedical engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience with medical device design, testing, or regulatory submissions
- Familiarity with FDA quality system regulations and ISO 13485 standards
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA for device design work
- Experience with biocompatibility testing, verification, and design validation processes
- Strong technical writing skills for design history files and engineering change orders
Biomedical Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a biomedical engineer in California?
Biomedical engineering in California does not require a state-issued professional license for most industry roles, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists strengthens candidacy for senior or government-facing positions. The foundational requirement is a bachelor's degree in biomedical or a related engineering field. Many California employers in medical device and life sciences also expect familiarity with FDA regulatory frameworks, which candidates can demonstrate through coursework, internships, or regulatory affairs certifications.
How much do biomedical engineers make in California?
Biomedical engineers in California earn a median of about $128,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $89,420 for the lowest 10% to over $179,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire biomedical engineers in California?
Employers hiring biomedical engineers in California right now include Brainlab, Apple, and AgileRank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of medical device headquarters, academic medical centers, and life sciences research institutions means openings appear across a wide range of employer types, from large multinational device makers to early-stage startups in the Bay Area and San Diego biotech corridors.
Which California cities have the most biomedical engineer jobs?
The cities with the most biomedical engineer openings in California are San Diego, Cupertino, and Long Beach. The Bay Area and San Diego lead because they host the highest density of medical device companies, university research hospitals, and life sciences startups in the state, while Los Angeles draws openings through its large hospital networks and the device and digital health firms based in the greater metro.
Are there remote biomedical engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Biomedical engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline involving lab work, device testing, and physical prototyping, so most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of biomedical engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The positions most likely to carry remote or hybrid flexibility are regulatory affairs, clinical data analysis, and software-focused roles within digital health or software-as-a-medical-device projects.
How can I get hired as a biomedical engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or associate engineer program at a California medical device company, with Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences, and Becton Dickinson running structured rotational or early-career programs that hire candidates straight from undergraduate programs. University of California and Cal State campuses also connect students to device-company internships that frequently convert to full-time offers. Adjacent roles such as manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, or clinical specialist provide a practical bridge for candidates who want hands-on industry exposure before moving into a core biomedical engineering function. Completing a regulatory affairs certification or building a design portfolio through senior capstone projects gives early-career candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to biomedical engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to biomedical engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across medical device companies, health systems, research institutions, and life sciences employers. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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