Hardware Engineering Intern

DanaherDanaherVista, California, United States
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Posted

9/17/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$25 - $35/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will perform system-level testing and contribute to design of experiments for sustainment and value-added engineering projects. They will also collaborate with the engineering team on tasks including machining, electronics, programming, and system troubleshooting.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, System, or Biomedical Engineering. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment are required.

Key skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSystem EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringSystem-level testingDesign of experimentsMachiningElectronicsProgrammingVerification & validationTroubleshootingCADSolidWorksAutoCADElectromechanical systemsLinux

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Danaher

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Employees

62,365

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers around the world to accelerate breakthroughs from idea to impact, moving with the speed and certainty they need to advance life‑changing science. By working side‑by‑side with researchers, scientists, and clinicians, we solve their hardest problems—together, bringing the right expertise, technologies, and partners from across our portfolio to architect the most effective solutions. Through our connected ecosystem of companies operating at global scale, we help customers streamline and integrate their workflows across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond—empowering them to achieve results faster, with greater confidence.

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EngineeringHealthcareTechnologyScience & Research

Description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, 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. At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. The Hardware Engineering Intern for Leica Biosystems is involved in the design and release of a series of sustainment and value-added value engineering (VAVE) projects for cost reduction, reliability improvement or other general sustainment projects related to Leica Biosystem’s product line of Aperio Whole Slide Imaging Scanners This position is part of the Digital Pathology Business Unit located in Vista, CA and will be on-site. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives. You will be a part of the Hardware Engineering team and report to the Manager, Hardware Engineering. If you thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment and want to work to build a world-class organization—read on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Performing system-level testing to produce data for use within design of experiments Work with engineering team on various tasks, including but not limited to, machining, electronics, programming, verification & validation and system-level design and troubleshooting Update or refine engineering drawings or processes with the guidance of senior engineers Who you are: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Some experience with CAD technologies, like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar Experience working with complex electromechanical systems Extreme comfort with typical Windows programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc). Bonus points for familiarity with Linux / Unix computer environments. The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $25 - $35. 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. #earlycareer 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. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

Requirements

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • System Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • System-level testing
  • Design of experiments
  • Machining
  • Electronics
  • Programming
  • Verification & validation
  • Troubleshooting
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Electromechanical systems
  • Linux

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