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Danaher Corporation Equipment Engineer in Newark, California
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us every moment of every day as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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The Equipment Engineer is responsible for providing high quality DNA microarrays, which are one of the core components of the consumable diagnostic platform being developed at Cepheid. In this role you will have the opportunity to influence the development of improved processes and to work cross-functionally across different departments and projects
This position is part of the Biochip Operations unit and will be located in Newark.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Fabrication of high-precision DNA microarray components in a manufacturing facility cleanroom.
Operation/maintenance/validation of sophisticated automation equipment.
Assist Equipment owners determine the appropriate maintenance information for their processes through the evaluation of equipment specifications and provide trainings.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing different types of processing and lab equipment
Collaborate across disciplines to deliver critical consumables to internal customers and inclusive of an approachable and credible communication style.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
Three (3) or more years of professional experience (preferably in a manufacturing
Understanding of current manufacturing processes and best practices (equipment, robotics, non-conformance procedures, etc.)
Experience building, updating, and changing manufacturing routings and work instructions
Experience identifying and implementing improvements to processes, fixtures, jigs, and
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Experience in working with validated and qualified process equipment and systems, and associated documentation with a good understanding of technical installations, process equipment, facilities and computerized systems within an industrial manufacturing or regulated environment.
Able to manage priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment and to accommodate changes in the
Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com .
The salary range for this role is $126,000-$157,000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Operating Company: Cepheid