Lead Engineer, Electromechanical at Danaher Corporation

Vista, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or related field), or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or control system design in a regulated or high-reliability environment
  • 2+ years of experience with automation or robotics systems, including motion control (servo/stepper motors, drives), CAD, and basic programming (e.g., Python, LabView, C++)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) and familiarity with statistical or data analysis software

Responsibilities

  • With limited support, create new & improve existing motion control system designs, including prototype mechanical, electrical, and opto-mechanical assembly designs and integrations
  • Collaborate to monitor and improve reliability and performance metrics for electromechanical motion assemblies, proposing & running projects to move the needle
  • Ensure timely resolution of test fixture, component, and system issues in the factory and in the field to minimize impact on productivity, on-time delivery, and takt time
  • With limited support, own Engineering Changes – including, but not limited to, mechanical & electrical design, prototype coding & build, test & data collection, verification, validation, and implementation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development by identifying design inputs, generating design outputs, and ensuring traceability and compliance to regulatory and safety requirements

Skills

Electromechanical Design
Hardware Engineering
R&D
Product Design
CAD
PCB Design
Mechanical Engineering
Firmware
Prototyping
Testing

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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