Sr Packaging 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.

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The Senior Packaging Engineer Position is responsible for meeting the packaging and printing needs of Cepheid. As part of the packaging engineering team, this position will involve working in a team environment and will provide the opportunity to learn and work on a variety of projects.

This position is part of the Manufacturing Engineering Dept. and is located at Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• Participate on cross-functional teams to develop packaging and labeling from early development through commercial launch phases to ensure all internal and external packaging compliance and documentation requirements are met
• Troubleshoot packaging and labeling-related issues in manufacturing and assist with failure investigations, and non-conformance and CAPA activities
• Create and execute packaging protocols / reports to ensure the packaging system meets / performs to set requirements. Support qualification of sealing / packaging equipment / processes in manufacturing
• Lead packaging and labeling projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and / or complexity
• Work on packaging solutions that will help reduce overall CO2 omissions globally and minimize our carbon foot print

The essential requirements of the job include :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of related work experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of related work experience
• Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment in the life sciences industry; the position requires a high degree of organizational skills, adaptability, creative decision making and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Must have a knowledge of ISO, MDR, ISTA and ASTM standards and regulatory requirements
• Travel to US and global manufacturing sites may be required ( 10% travel)
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35 lb

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

• Labeling software, specifically Labelview
• Validation of packaging related equipment such as printers, sealers, and similar
• Knowledge of SolidWorks

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 is $105,000 - $150,000. 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.

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.

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