Lead Automation Engineering Technician
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Lead Automation Engineering Technician is responsible for execution of engineering experiments related to new process development and/or improve existing assembly processes, as well as supporting validation runs on new equipment and process.
Job description
This position reports to the Director of Automation Mechanical Engineering and is part of the Automation Engineering located in Lodi, CA and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Execute engineering experiments, process development activities, and validation studies to support new product introductions and continuous improvement of existing assembly processes.
- Coordinate and support engineering, validation, and component testing activities by working closely with cross-functional teams including raw material supply, manufacturing, and test engineering groups.
- Analyze results, document findings, and provide recommendations for process improvements, procedures, protocols, and equipment performance.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Automation Technician, Process Engineering Technician, R&D Technician, or in a similar manufacturing support role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting engineering experiments, process development, equipment troubleshooting, validation activities, and operation of automated manufacturing equipment in a production or development environment.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting process development, validation activities, and automated assembly equipment in a biomedical device or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with plastic components, component testing, and data collection/analysis to support engineering investigations and process improvements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Automation Technician, Process Engineering Technician, R&D Technician, or in a similar manufacturing support role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting engineering experiments, process development, equipment troubleshooting, validation activities, and operation of automated manufacturing equipment in a production or development environment.
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (preferred).
- Experience supporting process development, validation activities, and automated assembly equipment in a biomedical device or other regulated manufacturing environment (preferred).
- Experience working with plastic components, component testing, and data collection/analysis to support engineering investigations and process improvements (preferred).
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.