Director, Design Engineering at Danaher Corporation

Coralville, Iowa, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Genomics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of experience managing a technical team of engineers

Responsibilities

  • Develops and leads company strategy around equipment design engineering related to IDT manufacturing technology
  • Develops and measures standard metrics
  • Directs and develops the design engineering team from proof-of-concept efforts to product delivery
  • Effectively plans, resources, prioritizes projects that the design engineering team is responsible for and delivers on project milestones and timelines
  • Provides engineering leadership to ensure project deliverables are achieved
  • Establishes and fosters culture of innovation and development
  • Proactively engages with customers (internal and external to IDT) to identify and develop new technology opportunities
  • Supervises, mentors, coaches, and directs staff to continuously develop individual’s capabilities and skills

Skills

Design Engineering
Equipment Design
Manufacturing Technology
Project Management
Engineering Leadership
Team Management
Strategic Planning
Innovation
Proof-of-Concept
Product Delivery

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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