Sr Manager, Automation and Controls at Danaher Corporation

Pensacola, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Diagnostics, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant science or engineering discipline e.g. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
5 years of previous management experience
Substantial experience in relevant instrumentation and controls including Electrical Hardware, PLC’s, Software, SCADA, Historian, HMI, data reporting and network architecture design
Knowledge and application experience in electrical safety systems (i.e. SIL, ISO 13849), and electrical equipment specifications relevant to the standards in the industry (NEC, NFPA, ISO)
Practical “hands-on” expertise in controls design, build and test of industrial equipment manufacturing systems. Experience with PLC Software, electrical panel design, specifications of said systems and the commissioning of automated machinery in a manufacturing environment
Capable of coordinating your own work plus that of others, with schedules, budget and timelines including contracted third parties, via visual and daily management
Experience with electrical control systems in a hazardous environment
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically

Responsibilities

Use insights from Gemba to identify valuable problems to solve and build cases for new equipment designs and manufacturing technologies
Research alternative technologies to establish state-of-the-art, then design, build and test solutions, working with third-party vendors and contractors as required
Commission, qualify and validate new manufacturing technologies, managing these changes according to safety, quality and regulatory standards
Support troubleshooting of existing equipment (alongside plant personnel), identify opportunities for continuous improvements, and implement technology upgrades
Participate in activities to define and deploy global specifications for equipment across our manufacturing plants
Directly manage a global team of Automation and Controls Engineers, set strategy and direction

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA

HMI

Automation Design

Controls Engineering

Manufacturing Equipment

Gemba

Equipment Commissioning

Validation

Project Management

Vendor Management

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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