Maintenance Engineering Sr. Equipment Technician at Cepheid in Lathrop, California

Job Description:

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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This position is part of Maintenance Engineering and will be located in Lodi, CA..

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

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  Be a hands-on technician in the Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Maintenance Department and will be the primary support to production in troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing equipment downtime to ensure maximum output.

  
  


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  Work closely with Production and Engineering to monitor equipment status and performance.

  
  


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  Proactively troubleshoot issues, implement repair techniques, and document all repairs as appropriate.

  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

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  High School degree (or equivalent experience) with 4-6 years of related work experience or AA or Technical Trade Degree with 2-4 years of related work experience.

  
  


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  Must have solid understanding of interpreting manuals and schematics and have strong working knowledge in mechanical alignment and the troubleshooting of automated mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment.

  
  


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  Familiarity with electrical/electronic components, Automation, Robotics, Sensors, Fiber Optics, and motors.

  
  

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

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  Ultrasonic welding

  
  

Cepheid, a Danaher 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
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When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful

Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.


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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at
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