Mechanical Engineer

Danaher Corp

Lodi, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$81,500–$112,000 Per Year
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Engineering, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Solutions, Career Development, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Electromechanics, Environmental Regulations, Failure Analysis, Fiber Optics, Hand Tools, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Minitab, Power BI, Preventative Maintenance, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Prototyping, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Safety Training, Servomechanism, Six Sigma, SolidWorks, System Test, Systems Analysis, Systems Reliability, Testing, Welding
LOCATION
Lodi, CA
POSTED
10 days ago

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cepheid, 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 Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you'll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world's most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

Learn about the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for applying engineering principles to the planning, design, development, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment, instruments, systems, and related processes that support reliable production performance.

This position reports to the Sr Manager, MFG Automation Engineering, Tuesday - Sunday, 9 pm- 5 am, and is part of the MFG Automation Engineering department located in Lodi, CA, and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Complete assigned tasks for mechanical system reliability-centered maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance programs.
  • Execute, repair, and monitor critical mechanical work processes including inspections, mechanical safety, and engineering feedback for automated line improvements.
  • Lead problem-solving and failure analysis for mechanical systems including sensors, HMIs, gearboxes, actuators, pneumatics, bearings, motors, robotics, fiber optics, vision systems, welding systems, servo systems, heating systems, RTDs, thermal probes, MCCs, and P&IDs.
  • Design prototypes and mechanical improvements that increase equipment reliability, maintainability, and manufacturing performance.
  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to implement safe, compliant, and sustainable automation improvements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree in field with 0-2+ years of related work experience.
  • Experience supporting mechanical design, troubleshooting equipment, reliability improvement, preventive maintenance, or automated manufacturing systems.
  • Experience using engineering and productivity tools such as Minitab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Visio, Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using basic hand tools and measuring equipment such as calipers, digital or laser rulers, protractors, and 3D printers.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, or equipment support environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and support equipment-related activities as needed.
  • Ability to lift, move, or carry tools, components, or equipment consistent with site safety requirements.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment in an automated manufacturing or production environment.
  • Experience using Six Sigma or continuous improvement tools to improve reliability, quality, or process performance.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating 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 annual salary range for this role is $81,500-$112,000. 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. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a 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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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.

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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.

About the Company

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Danaher Corp

Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, dental, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 71,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $19.9B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 5,200% over 25 years. At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you'll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team. Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance, and long-term incentive.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
WEBSITE
https://www.danaher.com/