Process Engineer II
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Process Engineer II independently leads process improvement, operational excellence, and automation initiatives across the IDT Boulder site. This role applies engineering and analytical methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and operational performance across value streams and supporting functions. The Process Engineer II partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements, solve operational challenges, and develop expertise in process engineering and Danaher Business System (DBS) tools.
Job description
This position reports to the Manager of Process Engineering, Facilities, and Lab Management, is part of the Process Engineering team located in Boulder, CO, and is an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead process improvement initiatives that improve operational performance, quality, capacity, and efficiency across value streams and supporting functions.
- Independently manage investigations, problem-solving activities, and process changes that address operational challenges.
- Analyze operational and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
- Lead automation, technology implementation, process validation, and new product introduction activities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain engineering documentation, standard work, and process specifications.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, operational, or technical environment.
- 2+ years of experience supporting or leading process improvement, engineering, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience utilizing statistical analysis, engineering principles, Lean, DBS, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process performance.
- Experience leading projects, investigations, process changes, or continuous improvement initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience analyzing operational or process performance data and implementing improvements based on findings.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Automation, workflow optimization, process validation, equipment qualification, new product introduction (NPI), or implementation of operational technologies.
- Lean, DBS, Six Sigma certification, Kaizen facilitation, or other continuous improvement leadership experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, operational, or technical environment.
- 2+ years of experience supporting or leading process improvement, engineering, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Experience utilizing statistical analysis, engineering principles, Lean, DBS, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process performance.
- Experience leading projects, investigations, process changes, or continuous improvement initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience analyzing operational or process performance data and implementing improvements based on findings.
Benefits
- Health care program
- 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.