Maintenance Engineer
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The maintenance engineer is responsible for setting up and running predictive and preventative maintenance systems for our site. The maintenance engineer will participate in all aspects of maintenance to ensure consistent uptime and world class reliability.
Job description
What you will do:
- Diagnose and lead repair efforts for mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans, monitor equipment performance, and lead improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Develop and update spare parts inventory and procurement strategies
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Certifications in maintenance or related fields (e.g., Configuration and Maintenance Management (CMMS), Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)) preferred.
- Experience with maintenance software and diagnostic tools.
- Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel within the US and internationally, up to 10% of the time
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, and navigate around equipment in a chemical manufacturing facility
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Vibration analysis and tribology
- Operating in facilities that operate under OSHA PSM
- FDA or other regulated industries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Certifications in maintenance or related fields (e.g., CMMS, OSHA) preferred
- Experience with maintenance software and diagnostic tools
- Ability to read technical manuals and schematics
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to travel within the US and internationally, up to 10% of the time
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, and navigate around equipment in a chemical manufacturing facility
- Vibration analysis and tribology experience preferred
- Experience operating in facilities that operate under OSHA PSM preferred
- FDA or other regulated industries experience preferred
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
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.