Controls & Automation Engineer

Danaher Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
New Brighton, MN
Salary
$115,000–$135,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
39 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $132,250–$198,312 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator focused on biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences.

Danaher Corporation currently has 71 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,500–$157,500 across 40 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Controls & Automation Engineer

JOB TITLE: Controls & Automation Engineer The Controls & Automation Engineer joins the Process Engineering Team to lead the design, build, and integration of custom automated machinery for manufacturing. This role involves developing automated equipment for medical device assembly, inspection, packaging, and testing, managing projects from concept through commissioning. Key responsibilities include specifying components like actuators, sensors, vision systems, and robotics, while programming control systems such as PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering and have experience with CAD software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD, as well as Allen-Bradley or Siemens programming. The work focuses on delivering robust, compliant automation solutions within a regulated manufacturing environment to solve technical challenges in the life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology sectors.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop custom automated equipment for medical device assembly, inspection, packaging, and testing.
  • Lead machine-building projects from initial concept through final commissioning and documentation.
  • Program and integrate control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers for new and existing equipment.
  • Specify and source critical components such as actuators, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and control panels.
  • Document machine designs by creating mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and software versions.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize machine performance to ensure reliability, safety, and ease of use.
  • Ensure all automation solutions meet stringent regulatory and quality standards for medical manufacturing.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
  • 6+ years of experience in machine design/build and automation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
  • Demonstrated experience with robotics, vision systems, pneumatics, and motion control.
  • Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
  • Hands-on experience with machine shop tools and prototyping (preferred).
  • Experience with cleanroom-compatible machine design, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and equipment validation (preferred).

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