Consumables Design Engineer II
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
As a Consumables Design Engineer at Cepheid’s R&D Consumables Team based in Sunnyvale, CA, you will work on consumable products through their full development lifecycle, from concept to launch and transfer to Manufacturing. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Assay R&D, Chemistry R&D, Systems Integration, Operations, and Quality to ensure compliance with FDA regulations while driving innovation. Your daily tasks include developing components using CAD software like SolidWorks, conducting rapid prototyping, and executing verification tests to meet DFM principles for cost-effective mass production. You will also maintain detailed design documentation and support lab setups through vendor coordination and test method development. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering with experience in plastic component design and development, proficiency in SolidWorks, and familiarity with automation processes and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques.
Skills
What you'll do
- Design and develop new consumable products through the full development lifecycle.
- Translate product requirements into manufacturable components using CAD and FEA.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in new product development.
- Develop detailed engineering drawings, SOPs, control plans, and test records.
- Support lab setup and automation processes for high-volume manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulatory standards through documentation and validation.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 1+ years of related work experience or Master’s degree equivalent.
- Experience designing and developing plastic components and assemblies for mass production using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Practical skills in rapid prototyping, building test fixtures, and executing verification tests.
- Familiarity with DFM principles, supplier interactions, and part/equipment qualification processes.
- Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail, ability to iterate quickly, and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Basic FEA/tolerance analysis skills for informed design decisions.
- Understanding of automation and assembly processes for mass production, including PLC/robot integration.
Employer
About Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator focused on biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences.
Danaher Corporation currently has 29 open roles on FindRole.
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