How to hire a senior device engineer

How to hire a senior device engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior device engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior device engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior device engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the senior device engineer you need to hire. Certain senior device engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior device engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a senior device engineer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of senior device engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Device Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Device Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$36-66
   Engineering Trainee	An engineering trainee is responsible for shadowing engineers in their duties and performing administrative tasks as needed. Engineering trainees assist the engineers in inspecting construction sites and conducting field research... Show more	$20-39
   Control Systems Engineer	Control systems engineers are interdisciplinary engineers managing the company's control systems. They are expected to be familiar with different engineering disciplines such as mechanical, industrial, and computer science, among others... Show more	$34-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Device Design
   • Product Development
   • ISO
   • RF
   • Statistical Analysis
   • Data Analysis
   • FMEA
   • Prototyping
   • Windows
   • Failure Analysis
   • Device Performance
   • FDA
   • Sigma
   • CMOS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Structure and manage design and automation projects for the manufacture of femoral and brachial artery guide wires in FDA regulate environment.
   • Manage Terraform and refactore from monolithic to application specific components.
   • Perform RF device characterization and standardize analysis techniques for UltraCMOS technology (SOI).
   • Interface and maintain a relationship with FDA consultants.
   • Define and drive device level RF specifications of new devices and technologies.
   • Transfer BCD process to a sister fab in Asia with yield being stable.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior device engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior device engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior device engineers' average salary in south dakota is 47% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior device engineers 45% less than senior-level senior device engineers.
   • Certifications. A senior device engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior device engineer's salary.

   Average senior device engineer salary

   $102,968yearly

   $49.50 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior device engineer salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average senior device engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$128,970	$62
   2	California	$123,875	$60
   3	Arizona	$112,631	$54
   4	Maryland	$112,320	$54
   5	Colorado	$104,767	$50
   6	Massachusetts	$99,893	$48
   7	Michigan	$99,776	$48
   8	Texas	$97,188	$47
   9	Oregon	$95,023	$46
   10	Kansas	$93,647	$45
   11	Georgia	$91,467	$44
   12	Illinois	$86,435	$42
   13	North Carolina	$82,335	$40
   14	New York	$80,555	$39

   Average senior device engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$146,725	$70.54	122
   2	Amazon	$129,493	$62.26	138
   3	Zoom Video Communications	$128,171	$61.62
   4	AstraZeneca	$118,363	$56.91	6
   5	Genentech	$116,695	$56.10	2
   6	Sanofi US	$114,772	$55.18	2
   7	CyberCoders	$114,450	$55.02
   8	Amd	$114,283	$54.94	26
   9	Motion Recruitment	$113,536	$54.58
   10	Cypress HCM	$112,914	$54.29	2
   11	Bayer	$112,824	$54.24	8
   12	Rockley Photonics	$112,462	$54.07
   13	Amgen	$112,228	$53.96	5
   14	Samsung Electronics Device Solutions (Semiconductor & Display)	$111,617	$53.66	19
   15	Altera Law Group	$111,413	$53.56
   16	Akoustis	$111,355	$53.54
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$111,070	$53.40	2
   18	ItsOn	$111,040	$53.38
   19	Alexion Pharmaceuticals	$110,679	$53.21
   20	Regeneron	$109,821	$52.80	5

4. Writing a senior device engineer job description

   A good senior device engineer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a senior device engineer job description:

   Senior device engineer job description example

   Ventura Solutions is a rapidly growing medical device and pharmaceutical staffing, consulting, and training firm. We believe that the best way to advance healthcare is through innovation and continuous improvement. We value our commitment to solving healthcare's toughest problems and delivering world-class products, services, and human resource solutions. We are a company of problem solvers, inventors, teachers, and friends.
   
   Our company offers an energized, collaborative, optimistic, and fun culture that cultivates an inventive spirit while being committed to exceeding client expectations. For more information about us visit us at www.ventura-solutions.com
   
   Are you an Exceptional Medical Device Engineer looking for a new opportunity with an innovative and growing Medical Device consulting firm?
   
   If you consider yourself to be an engineer with excellent experience in Medical Devices, Product Development, Design Controls, and Risk Management – we want to meet you!
   
   Experience and passion are what we desire for this role and we're looking for the best! While working in this role you will have the ability to:
   
   The Senior Engineer will utilize their engineering/technical skills and experience to drive the development and maintenance of medical devices. This position will involve creating Design History File (DHF) specifications and ensuring compliance to CFR 820.30 Design Controls and ISO 14971 Risk Management. The engineer will collaborate with other functional team members on researching requirements, driving design verification and validation, and human factors, along with owning all the DHF and risk management deliverables to ensure the safety and efficacy of new and existing products.
   Responsibilities As a Senior Engineer, you will utilize your engineering and research skills to drive innovative new product development and remediate and maintain existing product lines by creating, managing, and analyzing DHF specifications, product risk management files, and other associated engineering design files. Specifically, depending on the project assignment you will: Participate in focus groups and in early use case development to identify unmet needs for design & engineering concept development. Work with marketing teams to clearly define unmet needs and User Needs for upstream product development efforts. Lead the development of Design History Files (DHF) and Risk Management Files. Research device clinical use, standards, and other relevant regulatory guidance documents to support new product development and regulatory submissions with compliance to governing procedures, 21CFR 820.30 Design Control and ISO 14971 Risk Management for medical devices. Research industry best practices and define state-of-the-art for new and existing products. Analyze product complaints and standards to create robust design inputs and user needs Partner with other functions including Manufacturing, Safety/Clinical, Human Factors, Quality, Regulatory, and Design Engineering to lead and perform risk assessments. Develop FMEAs to ensure failure modes and patient risks are identified & mitigated; lead risk management activities; provide risk and design control input to cross-functional teams. Supports medical device inspection readiness and regulatory responses as needed. Support the completion of gap assessments against industry regulations or standards. Extract and summarize scientific information from internal studies to identify details required for regulatory submissions, regulatory responses, and inspection readiness. Lead design verification and validation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Medical Device experience. An Engineering degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is a great fit, but other engineering degrees will be considered. Experience creating and maintaining Design History Files (DHF) and ensuring compliance to CFR 820.30 Design Controls and ISO 14971 Risk Management.
   Basic understanding of engineering principles, system design, traceability, and risk management. Experienced with performing risk assessments using a variety of tools. Experience leading other engineering disciplines to execute and able to support product development technical challenges. Experience with design verification and validation. Experience with change control and design transfer. Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams as well as working independently in ambiguous situations/assignments, gathering input from colleagues and management to address issues. Demonstrated influencing and negotiating skills. High awareness of personal limits and a willingness to proactively consult others to ensure quality of judgment. Preferred, but not required, Qualifications Combination Product Experience. Strong statistical analysis skills, Design of experiments (DOE), Minitab. EU and MDR experience with medical devices or combination products. Extensive experience in risk management and design control of medical devices or combination products from concept through launch. Experience or familiarity with drug product development practices required for clinical trials and commercial products. Have experience working with third-party development partners. Experience with SAMD (Software as Medical Device). Understanding of recognized consensus standards for single-use combination products related to but not limited to biocompatibility, particulate, sterility etc. Experience with human factors engineering. Creation of use error risk analysis reports, usability assessments, human factors plans, and human factors reports. Experience with prefilled syringes or autoinjectors. A combination of strong pharmaceutical, combination products, and medical device development experience is preferred. Experience with the ISO-11608 series of standards. Broad technical knowledge related to the design/operation of drug combination product platforms, design control, risk management, ISO 14971/24971, and 21 CFR 820. Key Leadership Competencies Strong Communication Skills. Builds strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners to enable higher performance. Strong leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills. Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated. Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo. Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement. Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging, and complex environment. Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment. If you can say YES to the above requirements, we want to talk to you – APPLY NOW! We would love to talk about your experience, career goals, and fit with this amazing role. Location Libertyville, Illinois Employee Type
   W2 Employee Benefits Choice of medical dental and vision plans Paid Vacation Time Competitive base salary This is a great opportunity and we're looking to fill this role with the right person. If you are ready to embark on an amazing new career opportunity, APPLY RIGHT NOW! Offering world-class solutions for our clients is only part of our mission. Providing a rewarding and fulfilling place to work is a top priority for us. From an industry-leading compensation package to a focus on work-life balance, we offer a challenging and flexible place to achieve your career dreams. Make your impact today! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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5. Post your job

   To find the right senior device engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with senior device engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit senior device engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior device engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior device engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior device engineer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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