Danaher
Sr. Electrical Engineer
San Jose, California, United States · Senior
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About the role
- Partner with systems, mechanical, software, firmware, quality, regulatory, and service teams to conduct risk assessments and design reviews; support product release and sustaining engineering; and resolve manufacturing and field issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action.
- At minimum, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience developing electrical components for complex electromechanical products, including ownership of designs through integration, verification, and production release.
Responsibilities
- This role provides hands-on technical leadership from concept through production, with focus on reliable electronics, motion and sensor control, programmable logic, digital communications, design verification, and resolution of field and manufacturing issues.
- Own the electrical design of instrument subsystems, including analog and digital circuitry, FPGA- and CPLD-based logic, power distribution, motor and actuator control, sensors, communications interfaces, and safety-related functions.
- Build and test prototypes; perform board bring-up, system integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and design verification using laboratory instrumentation and structured problem-solving methods.
Requirements
- Ability to work in an engineering laboratory and manufacturing environment in San Jose, California.
- Ability to handle and move benchtop instruments, prototypes, and test equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Some traveling might be required.
Nice to have
- It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this role is $140, 000 to $170,000.
Company info
- At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher's operating companies, our work saves lives, and we are united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
- As part of our team, rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation, you will contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.
- This position reports to the Manager, BioDiscovery R&D and is part of the BioDiscovery R&D Engineering team located in San Jose, California.
- Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government.
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