MECHANICAL 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. The MFG Automation Engineer (Mech) is responsible for applying research and principles of engineering to the planning, design, development, documentation, and testing/debugging of a variety of instruments, equipment, systems and/or software. This position is part of the MFG Automation Engineering department and will be located in Lodi, CA, On Site. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Create and execute tasks for mechanical system Reliability-centered maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Condition-based Maintenance programs. Respond to escalations, execute repairs, and monitor critical mechanical work processes - Inspections, Mechanical Safety, and provide Engineering Feedback to manager for improvements to automated lines. Design prototypes for machine improvements. Identify and support small improvement projects, PSPs, DOEs, etc. Support problem-solving efforts and Failure Analysis (IFA) for mechanical systems – sensors, HMIs, gearboxes, actuators, pneumatics, bearings, motors, robotics, fiber optics, vision systems, welding systems, servo systems, heating systems, RTDs and thermal probes, MCCs, and P&IDs. Create troubleshooting documents and assist with technician development through technical training and OTJ. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 0+ years experience. Familiarity with SolidWorks and Microsoft Applications – MS-Visio, MS-Power BI, MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, AutoCAD. Problem-solving skills, Mechanical aptitude, and Design exposure. Experience with basic hand tools and measuring equipment including calipers, digital/laser ruler, protractor, 3D printer, etc. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment. Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com. The salary range for this role is $68,700 - $90,700. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr