Associate Engineer, Operational Technology

Danaher Corporation; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligible

Benefits package including PTO/health/

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company based in California, is hiring an Associate Engineer for Operational Technology to support OT network infrastructure across manufacturing and lab environments. You will collaborate with Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, and site operations teams, with an on-site role located in Lodi, CA.

You will help deploy, monitor, and secure OT networks, document configurations, and contribute to continuous improvement within the NetDevOps team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of experience supporting enterprise or OT networks.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, wireless, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices for OT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of OT network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and laboratory network issues.
• Assist with OT cybersecurity and network segmentation initiatives.
• Maintain network documentation and monitoring tools.
• Support automation and continuous improvement within NetDevOps.

Skills

TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, Wi‑

Cybersecurity principles

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

OT networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cepheid , one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

Learn about the Danaher Business Syste m which makes everything possible.

The Associate Engineer, Operational Technology is responsible for supporting and maintaining Operational Technology (OT) network infrastructure across manufacturing and laboratory environments. This role partners with Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing IT, and site operations teams to ensure reliable, secure, and compliant connectivity for critical production systems.

This position reports to the Sr Manager, Network and is part of the NetDevOps Team located in Lodi, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of OT network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and laboratory network issues.
• Assist with OT cybersecurity and network segmentation initiatives.
• Maintain network documentation and monitoring tools.
• Support automation and continuous improvement within NetDevOps.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of experience supporting enterprise or OT networks.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, wireless, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices for OT environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel – 15 % travel, overnight, to California locations as needed.

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

• Supporting regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, device configuration, and system monitoring.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating 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 Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remote from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 – $120,000 This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].

Operating Company: Cepheid