Manufacturing Support Engineer

Company: Cepheid
Location: Lodi
Posted on: January 11, 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 which makes everything possible.This position will be part of the Failure Investigation Engineering Team. Each failure investigation team consists of approximately 3-7 individuals focused on diagnosing and resolving technical issues and providing technical recommendations. Issues may arise from both internal and external customers, including, but not limited to, production, customer complaints, and development. Teams typically focus on medium and high complexity issues for resolution requiring a quick turnaround time. The teams also provide key feedback to development organizations on guidelines for quality and reliability expectations.We are looking for someone who is curious, observant, and is dedicated to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment. The associate will lead and coordinate medium to large scale investigations with guidance from senior associates and management. In addition, the associate will develop expertise in risk and impact assessment and provide guidance to development and implementation teams on technical requirements and project direction. This role will develop a nuanced technical understanding of the integration of Cepheid products.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Determine impact of failures to different areas of the business
• Communication of results and investigation progress to management
• Provide recommendations for investigation direction and/or countermeasures
• Design, execute, and interpret single and double factor experimentsThe essential requirements of the job include:Education or Experience (in years):
  • Bachelor s degree with 2+ years of related work experience OR
  • Master s degree in field with 0-2 years of related work experience.Knowledge and skills:
    • Understanding of PCR and Cepheid products
    • Statistics experience, including power levels, t-test, variance, and sampling plans
    • Experience working in a laboratoryPhysical requirements/abilities:
      • Pipetting
      • Occasional liftingOther:
        • This role requires the associate is hands-on in the laboratory, including the use of hazardous chemicals and clinical specimens.It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
          • Bachelor s degree or higher in biological or engineering related discipline
          • Experience with design of experiments (DoE)
          • Experience working in a biology lab environment with clinical specimens
          • Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or within manufacturing operations under cGMP, ISO and FDA regulationsAdditional Job Posting locations: Newark, CAWhen you join us, you ll also be joining Danaher s global organization, where 69,000 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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we ll empower you to push the boundaries of what s possible.If you ve ever wondered what s within you, there s no better time to find out.When you join us, you ll also be joining Danaher s global organization, where 69,000 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 tools and the stability of a tested organization.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies require all US and Puerto Rico employees to be vaccinated against COVID 19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.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.The EEO posters are available .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.If you ve ever wondered what s within you, there s no better time to find out. Associated topics: forklift, fork lift, garden, lawn, manufacture, mow, plant, prune, ship, watering

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