Senior Staff Optical Engineer
Company: Cepheid
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
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 which makes everything
possible.The Senior Staff Optical Engineer is responsible for
opto-electronic components and systems that drive significant
impact to the organization. Within Engineering R&D there are
opportunities to learn about our technology and develop your skills
in analysis and modeling.This position is part of the Engineering
R&D organization, Optics team member, and will be in in
Sunnyvale, CA with full time and some remote work as appropriate
for the position and timing. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the
leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.In
this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work on engineering designs for current and future systems
- Develop a deep system level understanding of qPCR.
- Work on Sustaining projects
- Evaluate optical systems for improvements.
- Understand FDA requirements.The essential requirements of the
job include:
- Degree in Optics, EE, Physics, Fluidics or related disciplines
with 8+ years of professional experience OR a Master's Degree with
6+ years or Doctoral with 3+ years of experience
- Advanced experience with opto-electronics systems, and
knowledge of fluorescence processes, molecular biochemistry, biomed
materials and processing, optical elements sourcing, and
fabrication, and PCR fundamentals. -
- Ability to collaborate, learn, evaluate, analyze, and implement
solutions.
- Strong skills in component and subsystem testing via automated
measurements.It would be a plus if you also possess previous
experience in:
- Zemax
- Solid Works
- MS products
- AgileCepheid, 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 .The salary range for this role is $190,000 to $220,000. 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. We may
ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may
be modified in the future.This job is also eligible for annual
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.At Danaher we
bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to
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. Our global teams are pioneering
what's next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and
beyond. For more information, visit .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. We value diversity and the
existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not,
found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we
serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique
and different perspectives as a result of these diverse
attributes.The EEO posters are available .We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request
accommodation.
Keywords: Cepheid, Sunnyvale , Senior Staff Optical Engineer, Engineering , Mountain View, California
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