Automation Engineer at Danaher Corporation

New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
3+ years of experience in machine design/build and automation within a regulated manufacturing environment
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Demonstrated experience with robotics, vision systems, pneumatics, and motion control
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Design and develop custom automated equipment for medical device assembly, inspection, packaging, and testing
Lead machine-building projects from concept through commissioning, including mechanical design, controls integration, and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure correct equipment handoff to production teams as well as troubleshoot and optimize machine performance, ensuring reliability, safety, and ease of use
Specify and source components including actuators, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and control panels
Program and integrate control systems (PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers) for new and existing equipment
Document machine designs and changes including mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and software versions

Skills

Automation

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

PLC Programming

Machine Design

Manufacturing Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Standards

System Integration

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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