Process Equipment Engineer

Company: Cepheid
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

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.Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.The Process Equipment Engineer is responsible use their industry experience to sustain and improve the assembly processes and automated equipment of manufacturing lines. This is a hands-on position involving troubleshooting automated equipment, validation (transfer to production) and be able to interface well with other engineers, scientists and operations personnel to collaborate in cross-functional teamThis position is part of the Process Engineering department and will be located in Newark, CA. The team is committed to enabling access to molecular diagnostic testing everywhere.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing floor in minimizing production downtime and ensuring quality products in a fast pace and high volume 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Assist with failure investigations and root cause analyses pertaining to equipment performance as well as Perform re-validation of existing equipment, tooling and processes associated to manufacturing equipment.
• Generate documentation including Operating Procedures, Engineering Studies and reports.
• Partner with cross functional teams to evaluate design and processes related to manufacturing equipment improvement
• Write Verification/Validation protocols (I/OQ, PQ) and related technical reports to support the transfer of equipment into Production.The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience OR Master's degree with 1+ years of relevant work experience
    • Hands on experience with high volume automated manufacturing equipment. Mechanical and electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills of automated manufacturing equipment
    • Experience with lean manufacturing (5S, MUDA, Kaizen, Visual Management, Daily management)
    • Experience with DOE, root cause analysis, process engineering, failure investigations and automated assembly equipment. Experience in process development, acceptance testing and qualification of equipment.
    • Experience with creating BOMs, product specifications, and engineering drawings interpretation (GD&T). Experience with MiniTab, JMP is a plus. Proficiency with Solidworks and Microsoft Office applications.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.When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we'll empower you to push the boundaries of what's possible.If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies require all US and Puerto Rico employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
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