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About Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator focused on biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences.
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The Controls & Electrical Engineer I joins the Advanced Engineering Team to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of electrical and control systems within manufacturing and industrial environments. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this entry-level role involves analyzing processes to identify automation opportunities, updating electrical schematics and control narratives, and performing troubleshooting for process-related issues. The candidate will assist in writing, testing, and debugging PLC and HMI control logic while supporting validation, installation, and commissioning activities. Key technical requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and experience with industrial components like VFDs, motors, and sensors. Preferred skills include AutoCAD for developing electrical schematics and knowledge of NEC requirements and automation safety standards to solve complex manufacturing efficiency problems within the life sciences and biotechnology sector.
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
Update documentation including electrical schematics, control narratives, and standard operating procedures.
Write, test, and debug PLC and HMI control logic.
Troubleshoot electrical, control, and process-related issues in industrial environments.
Support the validation, installation, commissioning, and startup of automation projects.
Assist with the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing electrical systems.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
Experience in electrical, controls, or automation engineering (co-op or internship experience acceptable).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow into increased technical responsibilities.
Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (preferred).
Basic knowledge of electrical concepts, control systems, NEC requirements, automation safety standards, and ability to read/develop electrical schematics (AutoCAD experience preferred).
Familiarity with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and common industrial electrical components (sensors, VFDs, motors, relays, PLC I/O).
Siemens PLC
Structured Text
Servo Drives
VFDs
PID Tuning
ProfiNET
ProfiSAFE
Ethernet IP
SCADA
Ignition
OT Networking
NFPA70E
Control Systems
Electrical Engineering