Lead MFG Automation Engineer - On-Site Impact Leader

Cepheid; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentive pay

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Lead MFG Automation Engineer (Mechanical/Controls) to apply engineering principles to planning, design, development, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and related processes that support reliable production performance. The role reports to the Sr.

Manager, MFG Automation Engineering and is located on-site in Lodi, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related work experience or Master’s with 6+ years or Doctoral with 3+ years
• Deep hands-on experience with industrial automation and high-volume manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead complex root cause investigations and implement long-term solutions
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional automation projects and mentoring engineers

Responsibilities

• Define, govern, and continuously improve controls architecture and reliability strategies for automated manufacturing systems.
• Lead systemic failure investigations and drive corrective actions for high-impact automation issues.
• Partner cross-functionally with Process, Maintenance, Quality, IT/OT, and EHS to ensure safe, compliant automation solutions.
• Mentor and develop Senior and Mid-level Automation Engineers to elevate capability.
• Provide input into capital projects, OEM selection, equipment design reviews, and automation roadmaps.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Industrial automation

Root cause analysis

Technical leadership

SCADA systems expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in related field (with 6+ years of experience)

Doctoral degree in related field (with 3+ years of experience)

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Servo systems

Vision systems

Ignition SCADA

FactoryTalk SCADA

Job description

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Lead MFG Automation Engineer (Mechanical/Controls) to apply engineering principles to planning, design, development, documentation, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and related processes that support reliable production performance. The role reports to the Sr.

Manager, MFG Automation Engineering and is located on-site in Lodi, CA.