Entry Level Design Engineer Jobs

New grad design engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Jobot, NVIDIA, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Open roles209+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJobot
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type81% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Micron Technology
Intern - Digital IP Design Engineer, DRAM
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Intern - Digital IP Design Engineer, DRAM
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
10,000+

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Southern States LLC
Electrical Design Engineer
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Electrical Design Engineer
Southern States LLC
Hampton, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Southern States LLC
Product Design Engineer II
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Product Design Engineer II
Southern States LLC
Hampton, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Drafting & CAD
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Southern States LLC
Product Design Engineer I
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Product Design Engineer I
Southern States LLC
Hampton, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Drafting & CAD
On-Site
Bachelor's

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KLA
Sr. Systems Design Engineer
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Sr. Systems Design Engineer
KLA
Milpitas, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$160k - $271k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Entry Level Design Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot10
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA10
  • Apple
    Apple8
  • KLA
    KLA7
  • Valmont Industries
    Valmont Industries5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing37
  • Electronics & Hardware33
  • Consulting & Professional Services27
  • Technology & Software26
  • Construction & Real Estate14

Entry Level Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level design engineer job?

Entry level design engineer roles go to candidates who show practical output, not just coursework. A portfolio with CAD models, prototype photos, or school project documentation gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Internship experience, even a single semester, signals real workplace exposure. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate problem-solving process and are comfortable learning new tools on the job.

Which companies hire entry level design engineers?

Companies hiring entry level design engineers right now include Jobot, NVIDIA, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large manufacturers, product development firms, defense contractors, and startups building physical or electromechanical products.

Are there remote entry level design engineer jobs?

Yes, though most design engineering roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 19% of entry level design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates open to any location will find more options than those searching within a single city.

Are these new grad design engineer jobs?

Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites recent graduates to apply. Candidates who are ABD on a degree or just finished a relevant co-op often qualify for new grad postings as well.

Which industries hire the most entry level design engineers?

Entry Level design engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they have continuous product development cycles and structured onboarding programs built to bring junior engineers up to speed quickly.