Electrical and Controls Engineer

Job description

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 MFG Automation Engineer (Controls), is part of the Manufacturing Engineering team and will be located in Lodi, CA.

At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

The role will be split shift working from 1:00pm-9:30pm, Tuesday - Saturday.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ 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.


The essential requirements of the job include:

+ 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


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

+ 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.




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 annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 annually.

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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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 (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .




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 .



Operating Company: Cepheid

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