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.
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The Senior Manufacturing Automation Tech (Controls) is responsible for applying research and principles of engineering to the planning, design, development, documentation, and testing/debugging of a variety of instruments, equipment, systems, and/or software.
This position is part of the Manufacturing Automation Engineering department and will be located onsite in Lodi, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Complete assigned tasks for electrical system Reliability-centered maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Condition-based Maintenance programs (Thermal Imaging, Ultrasound, Motor Testing, Electrical inspections, and Control loops).
- Support/Lead problem-solving efforts and Failure Analysis (IFA) for electrical and control systems – sensors, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, servo systems, control drives, motion controllers, heating systems, RTDs and thermal probes, MCCs, PI&Ds, and LDCs, etc.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Automation Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering to support and execute small projects, engineering studies, and equipment modifications.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High School degree (or equivalent experience) with 4+ years of related work experience OR AA or technical Trade Degree with 2+ years of related work experience
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment.
- Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLC & Servo systems, ControlLogix, Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), and Epson Robots.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience with basic hand tools and testing equipment including Oscilloscope, DMM, and Insulation tester
- Exposure to SCADA systems (Ignition/Factory talk), Ladder Logic, Profibus, VB Script, RSLinx, HMIs - configuration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Minitab and Microsoft Applications – MS-Visio, MS-Power BI, MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint.
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.
The hourly range for this role is $28.60 - $40.00. 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 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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