Entry Level Product Design Engineer Jobs
New grad product 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 mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with employers like Apple, Rippling, and Google hiring at this level now.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Scientist will lead and support the transition of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays from R&D to Operations. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting all design transfer activities while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and documentation. As a cross-functional collaborator, you will interface with multiple functional groups to drive project deliverables to completion in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design Transfer & Validation: Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), stability studies, and study protocols; perform data analysis and author final reports
- Test Method Development: Support test method development, characterization, and Test Method Validation (TMV), including the generation of manufacturing specifications
- Quality & Risk Management: Lead Risk Management activities (including FMEAs) to identify and mitigate product risks; establish and maintain Design History Files (DHF) and Device Master Records (DMR)
- Sustaining & Change Control: Lead change control activities to evaluate and determine the impact of design changes to on-market products
- CAPA & Troubleshooting: Investigate product or process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain to establish raw material and consumable pipelines; present status updates, data, and technical proposals to cross-functional stakeholders
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
- Master's degree in the fields above with 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in the fields above with 8+ years of relevant industry experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Molecular Biology Experience: hands-on expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows such as DNA/RNA extraction, targeted enrichment, or whole genome library preparation and/or deep expertise with other DNA molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR and multiplex PCR
- Experimental & Analytical Skills: Ability to own a study from start to finish including designing experiments, executing in the lab, analyzing data and documenting results. Must be able to perform basic statistical analysis.
- Communication: Excellent cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to present complex technical data clearly to non-technical audiences
- Execution: Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and drive deliverables to completion
- Knowledge of Design Controls, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, CLSI) within GLP/GMP environments is highly desired
- Experience authoring study plans, protocols and study reports is highly desired
- Experience with statistical software (such as JMP) is highly desired
- Prior experience in IVD product development or commercialization is preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, scale up, and Quality Control (QC) is preferred
- Experience with automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan) is preferred
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Scientist will lead and support the transition of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays from R&D to Operations. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting all design transfer activities while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and documentation. As a cross-functional collaborator, you will interface with multiple functional groups to drive project deliverables to completion in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design Transfer & Validation: Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), stability studies, and study protocols; perform data analysis and author final reports
- Test Method Development: Support test method development, characterization, and Test Method Validation (TMV), including the generation of manufacturing specifications
- Quality & Risk Management: Lead Risk Management activities (including FMEAs) to identify and mitigate product risks; establish and maintain Design History Files (DHF) and Device Master Records (DMR)
- Sustaining & Change Control: Lead change control activities to evaluate and determine the impact of design changes to on-market products
- CAPA & Troubleshooting: Investigate product or process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain to establish raw material and consumable pipelines; present status updates, data, and technical proposals to cross-functional stakeholders
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
- Master's degree in the fields above with 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in the fields above with 8+ years of relevant industry experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Molecular Biology Experience: hands-on expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows such as DNA/RNA extraction, targeted enrichment, or whole genome library preparation and/or deep expertise with other DNA molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR and multiplex PCR
- Experimental & Analytical Skills: Ability to own a study from start to finish including designing experiments, executing in the lab, analyzing data and documenting results. Must be able to perform basic statistical analysis.
- Communication: Excellent cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to present complex technical data clearly to non-technical audiences
- Execution: Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and drive deliverables to completion
- Knowledge of Design Controls, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, CLSI) within GLP/GMP environments is highly desired
- Experience authoring study plans, protocols and study reports is highly desired
- Experience with statistical software (such as JMP) is highly desired
- Prior experience in IVD product development or commercialization is preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, scale up, and Quality Control (QC) is preferred
- Experience with automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan) is preferred
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
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Entry Level Product Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level product design engineer job?
Build a portfolio that shows your design process from problem definition through prototyping and testing, even if the projects are academic or personal. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate CAD proficiency, material knowledge, and iterative thinking. Internship experience, capstone projects, and design competitions all signal readiness. Tailor each application to the product category the company makes.
Which companies hire entry level product design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level product design engineers right now include Apple, Rippling, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from consumer electronics manufacturers, medical device companies, industrial equipment makers, and startups that need generalist designers who can move from concept to prototype quickly.
Are there remote entry level product design engineer jobs?
Yes, though hands-on roles often favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 5% of entry level product design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions more common in software-adjacent design work, UX-focused product roles, and companies with distributed engineering teams.
Are these new grad product design engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior product design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op terms toward requirements, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged to apply" or "entry level considered."
Which industries hire the most entry level product design engineers?
Entry Level product design engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run continuous product development cycles and need junior designers who can support senior engineers on prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement.