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How much do trainee engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee engineer in Kansas is $61,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,400.00 and $66,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trainee engineer?

Trainee engineers are entry-level professionals who have recently completed their engineering education and are undergoing practical training within an organization. Their role is to gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and learn about the company's processes under the guidance of senior engineers. Trainee engineers may rotate through different departments to understand various aspects of engineering work and to identify their areas of interest. The goal is to prepare them for full-time engineering positions by building a strong foundation in both technical and soft skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trainee engineer?

To thrive as a Trainee Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, analytical skills, and a relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, industry-specific tools, and an openness to learning new technologies is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork set standout candidates apart. These skills ensure you can effectively contribute to projects, adapt to evolving technical requirements, and integrate smoothly into engineering teams.

What do trainee engineers do?

As a Trainee Engineer, you can expect to work on a variety of entry-level engineering projects under the guidance of experienced team members. Typical responsibilities include assisting with technical documentation, conducting research, performing basic calculations or tests, and supporting ongoing design or implementation tasks. You'll often collaborate closely with engineers from different disciplines, attend regular team meetings, and participate in training sessions to build your technical and soft skills. This hands-on experience is designed to help you understand company processes and prepare you for more complex assignments as you progress.

What is the difference between Trainee Engineer vs Junior Engineer?

AspectTrainee EngineerJunior Engineer
QualificationsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant degree or diplomaCompleted degree or diploma, with some work experience
Work EnvironmentTraining period, supervised tasks, learning-focusedIndependent task execution, project involvement
ResponsibilitiesAssisting senior staff, learning proceduresPerforming assigned technical tasks, supporting projects
Career StageEntry-level, training phaseEarly career, gaining experience

In summary, a Trainee Engineer is in the learning and training phase, focusing on skill development under supervision, while a Junior Engineer has completed their education and is actively working on technical tasks with more independence, marking the beginning of their professional career.

What are the most commonly searched types of Engineer jobs in Kansas? The most popular types of Engineer jobs in Kansas are:
Infographic showing various Trainee Engineer job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,196 per year, or $29.4 per hour.

Cardiac Device Trainee

Care Now

Overland Park, KS • On-site

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Job description

Cardiac Device Trainee

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Our internationally renowned experts are part of a team offering world-class care for all heart rhythm disorders in an easily accessible community setting. Part of the HCA Midwest Health's Midwest Heart and Vascular Institute, Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute offers arrhythmia testing and treatment from the most basic to the most complex and advanced.

We bring the highest quality clinical care, research and arrhythmia education to Kansas City and the region. Our doctors are industry leaders in research and development. Our team of electrophysiologists is headed by Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, FACC, FHRS, an internationally renowned leader in electrophysiology research and education.

This position offers entry into a structured 1 to 2-year Device Technician Training Program designed to develop advanced expertise in cardiac rhythm management and implantable cardiac devices.

The role blends self-paced learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on clinical training, preparing candidates to independently:

  • Interpret cardiac rhythms
  • Perform device interrogations
  • Troubleshoot and optimize device function

The program is a tiered internal growth pathway, leading to HCA certification and progressive salary advancement.

What you will do in this role:

  • Perform and interpret device checks on:
  1. Loop recorders
  2. Pacemakers
  3. Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
  4. Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices
  • Evaluate and respond to device alerts and transmissions
  • Complete MRI clearance assessments
  • Provide patient education on device operation and safety
  • Assist with patient communication and scheduling
  • Perform EKGs as needed
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize device programming

What qualifications you will need:

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • ≥1 year of direct patient care experience
  • Background in telemetry or cardiac rhythm monitoring

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiac Device Trainee opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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