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Staff Automation Controls EngineerCepheid • Acampo, CA, US
Staff Automation Controls Engineer

Staff Automation Controls Engineer

Cepheid • Acampo, CA, US
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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 Staff Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the implementation of sound manufacturing improvements and techniques to increase equipment yield and improve production efficiency. Additionally, serves as an adviser to Controls Engineers with less experience.

This position reports to the Manager - Automation Controls and is part of the “Automation Controls, Electrical & Safety Engineering group” Located in Sunnyvale or Newark or Lodi and will be an on-site role .

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

  • Be part of the full Project development lifecycle (including, architecture, design, implementation, review, validation, support, version control using GitLab).
  • As an expert in Ignition and Controls, be a mentor to other engineers in the team.
  • Design custom automation equipment & develop programs for SCADA (Ignition), PLCs HMIs, and all required ancillary devices.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to Controls and SCADA systems design and operation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA system performance, communication protocols and data acquisition.

The essential requirements of the job include :

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in field with 6+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in field with 3+ years of work experience.
  • Must have in-depth PLC program design and development Rockwell software (RS Logix, FactoryTalk), and Vision Inspection Systems (Cognex) experience.
  • In depth experience with Ignition’s both Perspective and Vision modules, Database (PostgreSQL and MySQL) management, python scripting and Ignition historian module.
  • Experience working various device interfaces like DeviceNet, Ethernet / IP, OPC UA, TCP, UDP, MQTT, SECS / GEM, REST APIs etc.
  • Experience in implementing and managing complex on-prem and cloud architecture for Ignition SCADA system.
  • Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements :

  • Ability to travel up to ~15%, including overnight stays as needed, to other company sites, or manufacturing facilities of equipment builders. International travel may be required depending on project scope.
  • It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in :

  • Integrating MES systems with SCADA.
  • Working in an FDA regulated environment.
  • Project management skills are a plus
  • Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad 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 Danaher Benefits Info.

    The annual salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 . 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 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.

    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.

    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.

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