Electrical and Controls Engineer

Overview

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher’s 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, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale in an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The MFG Automation Engineer (Controls) is part of the Manufacturing Engineering team and will be located in Lodi, CA. The role is day shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Sunday to Thursday.

• Perform reliability-centered maintenance activities for electrical systems, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based programs such as thermal imaging, ultrasound, motor testing, and control loop evaluations.
• Execute, repair, and monitor key electrical and control processes, including IT&M and Electrical Safety protocols, while providing engineering feedback to improve automation performance.
• Support advanced troubleshooting and failure analysis across control systems including sensors, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, servo and drive systems, motion controllers, heating systems, RTDs, MCCs, and thermal probes.
• Lead training efforts for Line Technicians by implementing electrical and control learning plans and supporting the development of job aids, OCAPs, SOPs, and one-point lessons (OPLs).
• Act as a Controls System Subject Matter Expert, partnering with cross-functional teams to refine standards, elevate system reliability, and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Mechatronics, or related field with 2+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment, including proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs.

• Experience with servo systems, Control Logix, vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), and Epson Robots.
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA systems (Ignition/Factory Talk), ladder logic, Profibus, VB Script, RSLinx, and HMIs – configuration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.

Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000, with bonus/incentive pay eligibility. We may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid, and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, in compliance with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit  The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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