Senior VAVE Engineer at Danaher Corporation

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Instrumentation, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
  • Experience with above 3 years on precise machining process and relevant parts design (e.g., silica, ceramic, metal machining)
  • Design experience in complex electro-mechanical component/module/systems
  • Rich design experience with either of sheet metal, injection parts, diecasting parts design
  • Familiar with GD&T; be capable of performing tolerance analysis
  • Skilled in 3D design tools, such as Solidworks or others
  • Materials and component selection for reliability and chemical compatibility
  • Design for manufacturing: Ease of assembly, Cost of Goods, second sourcing
  • Strong sense of DFM and DFS, knowledge and experience on DFMEA
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills (Mandarin Chinese and English)
  • Preferred competencies
  • Localization experience in complex electro-mechanical components (e.g., pumps, valves, motors)
  • Experience with IVD and/or Life Science instrument systems
  • FEA analysis (CFD, Dynamics, Structural)
  • Knowledge of instrument enclosure design for EMC/CE compliance
  • Familiar with ISO quality systems related to design control and product release requirements and audits

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally in supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) programs including instrument system cost reduction, product design changes due to End of Life (EOL), and quality-based product enhancement for existing commercialized products
  • Identify product requirements and conduct technical investigation and feasibility study to support project metrics definition
  • Design components and systems modules; Conduct theoretical mechanical analysis using CAD tools
  • Design components and subsystems in instrumentation and consumables
  • Develop prototypes, create test plans, test specifications, and implement design verification experiments
  • Transfer design to production and solve related technical issues
  • Conduct root cause investigations and failure analyses to solve reliability and performance issues on legacy products
  • Create all required documentation to support design change verification and adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Provide technical support to production and strategy sourcing team
  • Organize and actively participate in design reviews and project reviews
  • Work collaboratively across engineering disciplines to ensure consistency of common technologies

Skills

VAVE
CAD
Mechanical Design
Prototype Development
Root Cause Analysis
Failure Analysis
Precise Machining
Silica Machining
Ceramic Machining
Metal Machining
Electro-Mechanical Design
Design Verification
Regulatory Documentation

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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