Manufacturing Automation Technician

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. This is a swing shift role from 1pm-9pm with Fridays and Saturdays off.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (***/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:


Complete assigned task for electrical system Reliability-centered maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Condition-based Maintenance programs (Thermal Imaging, Ultrasound, Motor Testing, and Control loops).

Respond to problem-solving efforts for controls systems - sensors, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, servo systems, control drives, motion controllers, heating systems, RTDs and thermal probes, MCCs, and P&IDs, etc.

Read, Interpret and Research technical standards, documents, and procedures - equipment drawings, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, technical/user manuals, and circuit diagrams to assist with problem-solving efforts.

The essential requirements of the job include:


High School degree (or equivalent experience) with 2-4 years of related work experience OR AA or Technical Trade Degree with 1-2 years of related work experience

Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Must be able to read, Interpret and Research technical standards, documents, and procedures - equipment drawings, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, technical/user manuals, and circuit diagrams to assist with problem-solving efforts

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:


Exposure to Allen-Bradley PLC & Servo systems, stepper motors, ControlLogix, Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), and Epson/AB Robots.

Exposure to SCADA systems (Ignition/Factory talk), Ladder Logic, Profibus, VB Script, RSLinx, HMIs , and troubleshooting.

Cepheid, a Danaher 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 range for this role is $52,000-$69,000. 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 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.

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's 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. Our global teams are pioneering what's next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit ***.

Given the essential job duties of this position, the employee is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and applicable 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.

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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.

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