Maintenance Engineer - Second Shift 1 - 9 PM

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 Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading electrical system maintenance and problem solving efforts. This role will lead continuous improvement projects as well as mentor and coach technicians.

This position is part of the Automation Engineering department and will be located in Lodi, CA. The hours for this position are approximately 1 PM - 9 PM and the days are Tuesday through Saturday. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Complete assigned task for mechanical system Reliability-centered maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Condition-based Maintenance programs.
• Execute, Repair, and Monitor critical mechanical work processes - Inspections, Mechanical Safety, and provides Engineering Feedback to manager for improvements to automated lines.
• Support problem-solving efforts and Failure Analysis (IFA) for mechanical systems – sensors, HMIs, gearboxes, actuators, pneumatics, bearings, motors, robotics, fiberoptics, vision systems, welding systems, servo systems, heating systems, RTDs and thermal probes, MCCs, and P&IDs, etc.
• Become mechanical system Subject Matter Expert - Execute mechanical training plan for Line Technicians and assist with the development of technical troubleshooting standards; OCAPs, OPLs, Job-aides, and SOPs.
• Read, Interpret, and Research technical standards, documents, and procedures – equipment drawings, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, and technical/user manuals to assist with problem-solving efforts.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree
• Experience with Microsoft Applications MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with electro-mechanical equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with basic hand tools and measuring equipment including calipers, digital/laser ruler, protractor, etc…

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

• Experience with Minitab, MS-Visio, MS-Power BI

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 salary range for this role is $90k - $110k. 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.