Staff Automation and Controls Engineer
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology
At Cepheid one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers 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 youll 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 worlds most complex health challenges. Together we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
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The Staff Automation Controls Engineer is a technical contributor responsible for the architecture design development validation and support of complex automation and control systems used in highvolume manufacturing environments. This role provides technical leadership across projects mentors lessexperienced engineers and partners crossfunctionally to deliver robust compliant and scalable automation solutions
This position reports to the Manager of Automation and Controls and is part of the Systems Engineering Group located in Lodi CA and will be an on-site role.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for Automation/Controls Engineers; provide guidance on best practices and systems troubleshooting.
- Be part of the full Project development lifecycle (including architecture design implementation review validation support).
- Lead the architecture design and development of PLCbased control systems for custom automated manufacturing equipment and integration of equipment with Enterprise software (MES SCADA etc.)
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to Controls systems design and operation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex systemlevel issues spanning controls hardware software and OT infrastructure
The essential requirements of the job include
- Bachelors degree with 8 years of related work experience OR Masters degree in field with 6 years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in field with 3 years of work experience.
- PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell RS Logix-5000 FactoryTalk) Vision Systems (Cognex Designersoftware including In-Sight VisionPro deep learning) communication protocols (DeviceNet Ethernet/IP IO-Link OPC UA etc) Safety devices like GuardLogix Safety curtains and scanners safety IO blocks etc.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment Fanuc Robots VFDs and servo controllers servo controls and various standard and safety IO modules capable of creating maintaining and implementing standards for the controls teams.
- Ability to develop PLC software aligned with IEC 611313 to promote maintainability portability and consistent review practices.
- Strong background in software validation processes equipment qualification and generating detailed documentation for Controls Systems (PLC HMIs Vision systems Motion Controllers etc.) and testing results.
Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to20% including overnight stays as needed to other company sites or manufacturing facilities of equipment builders. International travel may be required depending on project scope.
- Ability to work in clean room environments.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience with SCADA/HMI tools such as Ignition (Perspective/Vision) databases and scripting where applicable camera selection optics lighting triggers electrical enclosures and environmental considerations.
- Working in an FDA regulated environment.
- Proven track record of creating or driving engineering standards for controls/vision systems across multiple tools or product lines.
Cepheid a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its 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 160000 - $190000. 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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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