Senior Engineering Technician

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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The Senior Engineering Technician is responsible for the building of electro-mechanical assemblies, wiring harness, bring up, and test (functional, run-In, thermal and optical calibration). Work closely with test engineers to validate first article modules, systems, and record. Bring up new engineering PCB boards, installed/updated firmware and OS, and applied engineering changes or other experimental reworks.
This position is part of the Engineering, NPI team and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Debug, test and repair the GX products including the boards, sub-assemblies and system
• Able to read schematic to perform necessary builds, SOPs, and various ECO, DCO, and AWF changes in Agile.
• Work directly with the engineering design team (R&D) in prototyping, and other cross-functional teams (PD, NPI, SI).
• Build, test and validate test fixtures.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School diploma with 6+ years of engineering experience or AA/Technical trade degree with 5+ years of engineering experience or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical components such as hand tools, calipers, and force gauges.
• Experience with electrical components such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering irons.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Engineering lab experience
• Experience with electromechanical industrial equipment, with knowledge of motors, valves, pumps, solenoids, and filters.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
The hour pay range for this role is ($43.00-$53.00). This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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