Equipment Engineer

Radiometer; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) seeks a Sr. Equipment Engineer to lead installation, qualification, validation, and ongoing maintenance of manufacturing and laboratory equipment used for oligonucleotide production. This on-site role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.

The engineer will develop procedures, calibration programs, SOPs, and support technology transfer and scale-up while ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance in a GMP environment. DBS tools will drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or process equipment in a production environment.
• Experience with equipment qualification, validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of equipment for safe, reliable operations.
• Develop and maintain equipment procedures, preventive maintenance, calibration schedules, and SOPs for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate field service activities and troubleshoot performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive DBS-based continuous improvement to improve uptime, process capability, and throughput.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Tools

CMMS

Calibration programs

PLC control systems

Automation platforms

Robotic liquid handling

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 Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), 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. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Sr. Equipment Engineer is responsible for the selection, qualification, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing and laboratory equipment used in the production of oligonucleotide products. This role ensures equipment reliability, process performance, and operational readiness while supporting technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is part of the Operations group located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and laboratory equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain equipment procedures, preventive maintenance programs, calibration schedules, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate FSE activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using DBS tools to improve equipment uptime, process capability, throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• Proficient in supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or process equipment within a production environment.
• Experience with equipment qualification, validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• (Sustainment) Experience authoring and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures, and equipment documentation in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), calibration programs, and equipment asset management.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods. Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb.

It would be a plus if you also possess:

• Experience with nucleic acid manufacturing, oligonucleotide synthesis equipment, sequencing workflows, or similar life science production technologies.
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485, FDA‑regulated, or similar quality systems).
• Experience with PLC‑controlled systems, automation platforms, robotic liquid handling systems, or process control systems.

IDT, 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 $120,000-$135,000. 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 comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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.

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.