Senior Automation Controls Engineer

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At Cepheid one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You will 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 enthusiastic about improving health care through fast accurate molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team you will 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.

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The Senior Automation Controls Engineer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for the design development implementation and support of PLCbased automation and machine vision systems used in highvolume manufacturing. This role independently delivers complex automation solutions supports production systems and collaborates closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure reliable compliant equipment performance.

This position reports to the Manager Automation and Controls and is part of the Systems Engineering group located in Newark and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Design program test and troubleshoot PLCbased control systems HMIs and user interface software for automated manufacturing equipment
• Implement and integrate vision inspection systems (e.g. Cognex InSight VisionPro deep learning where applicable)
• Support system commissioning equipment upgrades validation (IQ OQ PQ) activities and production troubleshooting
• Execute work in accordance with established controls vision and validation standards
• Participate in design reviews electrical design and code reviews and crossfunctional problem solving

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in field with 5 years of related work experience OR Masters degree in field with 3 years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in field with related work experience.
• Controls & Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming/troubleshooting (Rockwell RS Logix5000 FactoryTalk) Cognex Designer (InSight VisionPro deep learning) and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP DeviceNet IOLink OPC UA).
• Manufacturing Systems & Standards: Extensive work with highspeed manufacturing equipment Fanuc robots VFDs servo systems motion control and safety/standard I/O; proven ability to develop maintain and implement controls standards using IEC 611313aligned PLC software.
• Integration Validation & Documentation: Strong background in software validation equipment qualification and detailed technical documentation; experience specifying and integrating control panels including PLCs I/O power supplies safety components drives and networks.

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 .

The salary range for this role is $140k-$155k. 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 wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determined. 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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