Lead Systems Integration Engineer II
Danaher Corporation
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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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Systems Integration Engineer II. In this role, you will be supporting ongoing design and development efforts across Cepheid’s diagnostic platforms. The individual will develop new test methods, lead troubleshooting, and perform failure Investigations to support ongoing design and development efforts across Cepheid’s diagnostic platforms. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys solving complex technical problems and believes in our mission of delivering a better way to improve patient outcomes by enabling access to molecular diagnostic testing everywhere. A successful individual in this role will utilize technical knowledge, experience, and engineering tools and methodologies to bridge the gap across functional teams and connect critical elements, including Software, Firmware, Hardware, Consumables, Biochemistry, and Optics. You will be a critical player in a fast-paced team that is sustaining current bestselling generation instrumentation and developing next generation diagnostic instrument platforms and lab automation systems.
This position is part of the Systems Integration Engineering team and will be in Bengaluru, IDC, India. At Cepheid, our mission is delivering A Better Way to improve patient outcomes by enabling access to molecular diagnostic testing everywhere.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Perform hands-on triage, troubleshooting, and system-level integration activities across all Cepheid instruments and subsystems, developing expert technical understanding of product architecture
+ Lead and execute technical project tasks within cross-functional engineering environments, ensuring alignment with system requirements
+ Conduct laboratory testing in engineering, instrument, and biology labs using established diagnostic, instrumentation, and assay workflows
+ Analyze complex engineering and biological datasets to identify performance trends, system risks, and areas to perform investigation using quantitative data analysis tools
+ Represent Systems Integration function on Core or Extended Project Teams, as well as collaborating with System Verification and Human Factors Engineering team in developing test methods and test plans for system verification and validation activities
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, molecular biology, life sciences, or related technical discipline with 5+ years industry laboratory experience, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years experience as an engineer, scientist, or product developer (e.g., System Integration Engineer, System Development Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Physicist), or equivalent advanced degree with practical experience to perform at this level
+ Demonstrated experience developing and integrating complex instrumentation systems incorporating optical, mechanical, thermal, and firmware/software components
+ Proficiency applying design of experiments methodologies, interpreting test results, and performing failure investigations for system‑level performance evaluation
+ Advanced analytical and troubleshooting capability to assess system interfaces and resolve system interoperability issues using data analysis tools such as Origin, Matlab, Minitab, or Image Analysis Software
+ Experience generating system architecture documents, requirements, specifications, and traceability matrices, including preparation of technical documentation and reports
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Medical device or biotechnology industry with GMP and GLP experience
+ Programming experience in C/C++ or Python.
+ Verification and/or Validation experience.
+ Knowledge of analog and digital electronics, hardware test method development, optomechanical design and assembly, electromechanical assembly.
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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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