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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
30 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$145,000–$172,500
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Senior Engineer, Development joins the Engineering team to lead medical device development from concept through sustaining. This role involves solving complex engineering problems, improving products and processes, and providing technical guidance to less experienced colleagues while leading small projects. Key responsibilities include driving design for manufacturing and assembly efforts, qualifying components and manufacturing processes through validation activities, performing root cause analysis on product issues, developing prototypes, and maintaining engineering documentation and design controls. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Required skills include experience with process validation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and navigating regulatory requirements within highly technical industries. This role specifically addresses the development of medical devices for breast cancer diagnostics, ensuring products meet rigorous quality standards and manufacturing readiness throughout their entire lifecycle.
What does a Engineer earn?
Median $183125 from 264 postings across 55 companies.
Lead medical device development from initial concept through sustaining phases.
Drive design for manufacturing and assembly efforts to optimize product designs and production readiness.
Qualify components, manufacturing processes, and assembly systems through formal validation activities.
Perform root cause analysis to investigate and resolve product and process issues.
Develop prototypes and establish testing methods for new products.
Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation and manage design controls.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineering colleagues.
Execute project plans while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a technical discipline.
Demonstrated progression of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing, or related technical disciplines.
Experience solving moderately complex engineering problems and leading small projects.
Experience with process validation, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and root cause analysis.
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
8 or more years of relevant engineering experience, including 4 or more years supporting product development and manufacturing activities (preferred).
Experience developing products within regulated or highly technical industries applying quality and regulatory requirements (preferred).
Prior experience in medical device development, including design for manufacturability and regulatory compliance (preferred); Master's degree (preferred); Six Sigma or PMP certification (preferred).