Process Engineer II
Cepheid

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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 Process Engineer II is a "hands on" position that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality injection molded product. The Process Engineer is responsible for coordinating the molding efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing processes and assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements. This position also mentors and provides training to other injection molding personnel.

This position is part of the NPI and will be an on-site role located in Lodi, 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:

• Demonstrate the ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics.

• Provide ongoing technical support to plant operation to ensure safety, productivity, quality, and delivery performance for the Lodi Site.

• Participate or lead in process development team, PSP, Kaizen, to troubleshoot injection process related issues to determine root causes or failure and process variation in manufacturing process.

• Detailed design and development for injection molding process and equipment through risk assessment, DOE methods, mold flow analysis, tool design, and analytical testing.

• Execution of qualification/validation protocols working with various Lodi and Sunnyvale Site departments including identification and resolution of non-conformances/deviations.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree.

• Proficiency in analyzing validation test data to ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines for injection process control, validation activities, and documentation.

• Experience in basic setup and operation of plastic injection molding machines.

• Ability to prepare and verify validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), deviation protocols, and qualification reports in accordance with quality system guidelines.

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

• Extensive knowledge with validation activities such as equipment and injection molding qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ).

• High level knowledge and skill to utilize data driven approach to assist on determine root cause and countermeasure.

• Experience working in medical device clean room environment

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 $74,000 - $115,000. 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.

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