Process Engineer

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.

To work with a cross-functional team to support our rapidly expanding manufacturing facility's high-volume automated filling and packaging operations in Lodi, CA.
As a member of our team, you'll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, in an environment that fosters career growth and development.
This role is swing shift that starts at 1pm until 9pm.

In this role, you will have the opportunity:

• Supports installation, testing, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new and existing production systems and writes compliance reports to facilitate equipment release for commercial production.
• Prepares manufacturing standards (SOPs and Work Instructions) to improve operation and train Manufacturing Associates to address non-conformance.
• Participates in problem-solving, supports DOE, and conducts Statistical Analysis to improve existing manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate daily execution of standard works on manufacturing equipment - Centerlines, Cleaning and Inspection, and Rapid Changeovers.
• Analyze production data to implement technological improvements, troubleshoot equipment failures, and implement design changes to improve production processes.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 0-2 years of related work experience or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform at this level.

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

• Working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Experience with Manufacturing software - Minitab, and Microsoft Applications - MS-Visio, MS-Power BI, MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint
• A minimum of 1 year of related engineering experience within a medical device or a regulated industry.

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 salary range for this role is $58,700k-$80,700k.
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 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.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win.
As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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.
We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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