Staff Automation Controls Engineer

$130,000 - $185,000/Yr

Danaher - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Staff Automation Controls Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration automation software components. They design, configure, implement, and maintain Ignition SCADA systems for manufacturing processes and equipment. Additionally, collaborate with IT team to implement cybersecurity measures to protect controls and SCADA systems from cyber threats and ensure data integrity and system reliability. The Staff Automation and Controls Engineer stays current on industry advancements and best practices in controls and SCADA technologies to proactively identify opportunities for system enhancements and upgrades. This position is part of the Automation and Controls Engineering team and will be based in Sunnyvale, CA with occasional commute to Newark, CA or Lodi, CA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automation software components.
• Design, configure, implement, and maintain Ignition SCADA systems for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Work with the IT team to implement cybersecurity measures to protect controls and SCADA systems.
• Stay current on industry advancements and best practices in controls and SCADA technologies.
• Mentor other engineers in the team as an expert in Ignition and Controls.
• Design custom automation equipment and develop programs for SCADA (Ignition), PLCs, HMIs, and all required ancillary devices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to Controls and SCADA systems design and operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA system performance, communication protocols, and data acquisition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree in field with 6+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in field with 3+ years of work experience.
• In-depth PLC program design and development experience with Rockwell software (RS Logix, FactoryTalk).
• Experience with Vision Inspection Systems (Cognex).
• Ignition Gold Certification 8.1 with in-depth experience with Ignition's Perspective and Vision modules.
• Database management experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Proficiency in python scripting and Ignition historian module.
• Experience working with various device interfaces like DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, TCP, UDP, MQTT, SECS/GEM, REST APIs.
• Experience in implementing and managing complex on-prem and cloud architecture for Ignition SCADA system.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in integrating MES systems with SCADA.
• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment.
• Project management skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Bonuses based on performance