Failure Investigation Engineer

Company: Cepheid
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 23, 2022

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 Failure Investigation Engineer is someone who is curious, observant, and is dedicated to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment. This is a junior level role in failure investigation, where the associate will be able to lead small investigations on their own and support large scale investigations and countermeasures. The associate will begin develop a deep understanding of the instruments, software, and consumables product lines and their integration with each other through on-the-job training and work experience. This position is part of the Failure Investigation team and is a hybrid role located in Sunnyvale. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Validate and implement mitigations and corrective actions utilizing the Quality Management System; evaluate and recommend potential mitigations and corrective actions
• Recommend and implement improvements to workflows, procedures and techniques
• Investigate failures through established root cause analysis techniques and methods, such as data analysis and physical inspection
• Design, execute, and interpret single and double factor experiments
• Continuously document progress during investigations and prepare final reports The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering related discipline with 2+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree with 0-2+ years related work experience
  • Experience with metrology and engineering concepts
  • Basic statistics experience, including power levels, t-test, variance
  • Experience working in a laboratory
  • Hands-on laboratory work, including the use of hazardous chemicals and clinical specimens; pipetting, operation of machinery and occasional lifting It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
    • Experience with identifying causes and solutions for mechanical, electrical or optical problems
    • Experience with metrology design and design of experiments (DoE)
    • Experience with root cause analysis techniques and documentation of results 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. When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 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 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. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. - Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
      
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