Staff Electrical Engineer - Santa Clara, United States - Cepheid

Description

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 Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for diagnosing and resolving electrical technical issues for Cepheid's Instrument platform. Issues may arise from both internal and external customers, including, but not limited to, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply Continuity, and Design for Manufacturability. The role focuses on medium and high-complexity issues requiring a quick turnaround time and providing key feedback to stakeholders.

This position is part of Supplier Engineering and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA, and will be Hybrid. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive engineering initiatives to improve product reliability and cost structure.
• Use analytical/experimental problem-solving skills to understand hardware, software, reagents, and consumables issues and to be able to quickly analyze and resolve system inter-operability problems.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams with scientists, technical support, and other engineers to create new and resolve determined root-cause issues and collaborate/perform/lead with other team members in the verification, validation, and Change Order submission and implementation of the redesigns.
• Perform and supervise the testing of components and products to ensure compliance with agency standards. Manage 3rd party testing teams to timely project completion and resolution of testing issues.
• Increase global access to PCR testing by ensuring supply chain continuity through Sustaining Engineering.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• At least 7 years of relevant work including hands-on experience in designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems
• Ability to create and execute test protocols and conduct data analysis to gain insight into the quality and reliability of proposed changes
• Conduct board schematics/layout designs (both analog and digital), troubleshooting, and verification of electronics packaged within tight physical constraints
• Conduct failure investigations related to electrical systems and components with a proven track record in troubleshooting complex electrical issues, driving to root cause, and implementing effective corrective actions

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

• Competent with the implementation of ISO 9001, with ISO 13485 preferred
• Previous work experience in an FDA-regulated environment
• Product transfer to a Contract Manufacturer (CM)

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

At Cepheid, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

The salary range for this role is $130, ,000.00 annually. 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 a 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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