Mechanical 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.

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The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for applying engineering principles to the planning design development documentation testing troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment instruments systems and related processes that support reliable production performance.

This position reports to the Sr Manager MFG Automation Engineering Tuesday - Sunday 9 pm- 5 am and is part of the MFG Automation Engineering department located in Lodi CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Complete assigned tasks for mechanical system reliability-centered maintenance preventive maintenance predictive maintenance and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Execute repair and monitor critical mechanical work processes including inspections mechanical safety and engineering feedback for automated line improvements.
• Lead problem-solving and failure analysis for mechanical systems including sensors HMIs gearboxes actuators pneumatics bearings motors robotics fiber optics vision systems welding systems servo systems heating systems RTDs thermal probes MCCs and P&IDs.
• Design prototypes and mechanical improvements that increase equipment reliability maintainability and manufacturing performance.
• Partner with Operations Maintenance Quality Engineering and EHS teams to implement safe compliant and sustainable automation improvements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline with 2 years of related work experience OR Masters degree in field with 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Experience supporting mechanical design troubleshooting equipment reliability improvement preventive maintenance or automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience using engineering and productivity tools such as Minitab SolidWorks AutoCAD MS Visio Power BI Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using basic hand tools and measuring equipment such as calipers digital or laser rulers protractors and 3D printers.
• Experience working in a manufacturing production laboratory or equipment support environment.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and support equipment-related activities as needed.
• Ability to lift move or carry tools components or equipment consistent with site safety requirements.

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

• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment in an automated manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience using Six Sigma or continuous improvement tools to improve reliability quality or process performance.

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.

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The annual salary range for this role is $81500$112000. 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 a 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.

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