Sr. R&D Engineer
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Sr. R&D Engineer is responsible for conducting and engaging in New Product Development (NPD) of advanced filtration projects. You will drive innovation, cross functionally, to deliver differentiated product performance with custom solutions, engage with the Energy+ business unit to ensure technical and strategy alignment.
Job description
This position reports to the Director, R&D and is part of our growing Central R&D organization helping develop next generation separation and purification solutions. This role is an onsite role and is located in Cortland, NY.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Apply technical background (from Chemical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering), especially related to fluid-flow, strength of materials and structural-mechanical design for design of liquid and gas filtration technologies.
- Design, Analyze and Engineer new products (with differentiated performance improvements) with the use of standard tools, state-of-the-art engineering software, design calculations, and best-known methods for product designs
- Contribute to the entire value chain of filtration technology design with core focus on design, modeling, prototyping, testing and analysis.
- Strive to be a subject matter expert (SME) in design, model, prototype, testing, analysis for targeted application; and mentor fresh grads/new talent to adopt the invention (of your subject matter expertise)
- Lead innovation and develop new technologies, build new ideas that enable New Product Development and contribute to Pall’s valuable IP (Intellectual Property)
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or materials engineering
- At least 5+ years of experience in R&D/product development and/or design engineering
- Experience in dynamic flow testing and analysis
- Experience/Technical background in system design for filtration technology is highly preferred
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Technical background related to filtration technology for liquid/gas separation and purification
- Technical skills in macro- and micro-fluid flow, structural mechanics, design to engineering, finite element methods, and/or process modelling is desirable
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or materials engineering
- At least 5+ years of experience in R&D/product development and/or design engineering
- Experience in dynamic flow testing and analysis
- Experience/Technical background in system design for filtration technology is highly preferred
- Technical background related to filtration technology for liquid/gas separation and purification
- Technical skills in macro- and micro-fluid flow, structural mechanics, design to engineering, finite element methods, and/or process modelling is desirable
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.