EHS Engineer

Cepheid; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, is seeking an EHS Engineer for an on‑site role in Lodi, CA. You will implement and sustain Environmental, Health & Safety programs to support regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and risk reduction, partnering with site leaders to strengthen safety culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s with 0+ years, plus proficiency in Excel and data analysis, and strong communication skills for cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 0+ years.
• Working knowledge of Federal, state, and local EHS requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, assess risk, and develop practical corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain site EHS compliance programs and management systems in alignment with regulatory and company requirements.
• Assess workplace risks, monitor occupational exposures, and develop corrective actions and injury‑prevention strategies using Danaher Business System risk assessment tools.
• Lead or support EHS projects, site inspections, incident investigations, corrective‑action closure, emergency preparedness activities, and EHS committee engagement.
• Interpret Federal, state, and local EHS requirements; conduct regulatory audits; and deliver documented site‑specific safety and environmental training.
• Support environmental and sustainability programs and metrics, including hazardous materials, hazardous waste, life safety, spill prevention, chemical inventory, energy, waste reduction, and water stewardship.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Risk assessment tools

EHS data management

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 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 System which makes everything possible.

The EHS Engineer is responsible for implementing and sustaining site Environmental, Health, and Safety programs that support regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and risk reduction. This role serves as a site-level EHS subject matter expert and partners with site leaders to strengthen safety culture, awareness, and accountability.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety and is part of the Environmental Health & Safety Department located in Lodi, CA and will be an on‑site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Implement and maintain site EHS compliance programs and management systems in alignment with regulatory and company requirements
• Assess workplace risks, monitor occupational exposures, and develop corrective actions and injury‑prevention strategies using Danaher Business System risk assessment tools
• Lead or support EHS projects, site inspections, incident investigations, corrective‑action closure, emergency preparedness activities, and EHS committee engagement
• Interpret Federal, state, and local EHS requirements; conduct regulatory audits; and deliver documented site‑specific safety and environmental training
• Support environmental and sustainability programs and metrics, including hazardous materials, hazardous waste, life safety, spill prevention, chemical inventory, energy, waste reduction, and water stewardship

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience OR Master’s degree in field with 0+ years of experience
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, assess risk, and develop practical corrective actions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 5%, including domestic and international travel, with overnight stays as required
• Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform work involving repetitive arm and wrist motions

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

• Environmental, Health, and Safety program implementation in a manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environment
• Project management, EHS data management and analysis, and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders

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.

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000. 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.

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.

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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