Automation Mechanical Engineer – Reliability & Innovation

Cepheid

Lodi (CA)

On-site

USD 81,500 - 112,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cepheid is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply engineering principles across planning, design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes. The role is on-site in Lodi, CA and reports to the Sr Manager, MFG Automation Engineering.

Responsibilities include maintenance program execution, line improvements, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, and EHS to implement safe automation upgrades that enhance reliability and performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of related work experience
Experience supporting mechanical design, troubleshooting equipment, reliability improvement, preventive maintenance, or automated manufacturing systems
Familiarity with engineering and productivity tools such as Minitab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Visio, Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with basic hand tools and measuring equipment such as calipers, digital or laser rulers, protractors, and 3D printers
Experience working in a manufacturing, production, laboratory, or equipment support environment

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks for mechanical system reliability‑centered maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition‑based maintenance programs.
Execute, repair, and monitor critical mechanical work processes including inspections, mechanical safety, and engineering feedback for automated line improvements.
Lead problem‑solving and failure analysis for mechanical systems including sensors, HMIs, gearboxes, actuators, pneumatics, bearings, motors, robotics, fiber optics, vision systems, welding systems, servo systems, heating systems, RTDs, thermal probes, MCCs, and P&IDs.
Design prototypes and mechanical improvements that increase equipment reliability, maintainability, and manufacturing performance.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to implement safe, compliant, and sustainable automation improvements.