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Danaher Corporation · 1 day ago

Electrical and Controls Engineer

Cepheid, a Danaher Corporation company, is dedicated to improving health care through innovative molecular diagnostic systems. The Electrical and Controls Engineer will be responsible for performing maintenance activities for electrical systems, executing key control processes, and leading training efforts for Line Technicians.

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Responsibilities

Perform reliability-centered maintenance activities for electrical systems, including Preventive, Predictive, and Condition-based programs such as Thermal Imaging, Ultrasound, Motor Testing, and Control loop evaluations
Execute, repair, and monitor key electrical and control processes, including Inspections, Testing & Maintenance (IT&M), and Electrical Safety protocols, while providing engineering feedback to improve automation performance
Support advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis (IFA) across control systems including sensors, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, servo and drive systems, motion controllers, heating systems, RTDs, MCCs, and thermal probes
Lead training efforts for Line Technicians by implementing electrical and control learning plans and supporting the development of job aids, OCAPs, SOPs, and one-point lessons (OPLs)
Act as a Controls System Subject Matter Expert, partnering with cross-functional teams to refine standards, elevate system reliability, and promote continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAllen-Bradley PLCServo systemsSCADA systemsTroubleshootingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Mechatronics, or related field with 2+ years of related experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment, including Proficient with Allen-Bradley PLC

Preferred

Experience with Servo systems, ControlLogix, Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), and Epson Robots
In-depth knowledge of SCADA systems (Ignition/Factory talk), Ladder Logic, Profibus, VB Script, RSLinx, HMIs - configuration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

Company

Danaher Corporation

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Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1979-01-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Rainer Blair
President & CEO
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Thomas Joyce
President & CEO
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