Senior Packaging Engineer

Company: Cepheid
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: November 22, 2021

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.
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The Senior Packaging Engineer responsible for supporting global package and labeling design, development and testing for instruments and diagnostic kits. This person will also support expansion projects to set up packaging and labeling lines in new manufacturing plants.

This position is part of the Packaging Engineering department and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. The team is committed to enabling access to molecular diagnostic testing everywhere.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Participate on cross-functional teams to develop packaging and labeling from early development through commercial launch phases to ensure all internal and external packaging compliance requirements are met.
Troubleshoot packaging and labeling-related issues in manufacturing and assist with failure investigations, and non-conformance and CAPA activities.
Create component specifications, inspection plans, manufacturing work instructions and release into document control system.
Create and execute packaging protocols/reports to ensure the packaging system meets/performs to set requirements.
Support qualification of sealing/packaging processes in manufacturing.

The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor's, Master's or equivalent Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or applicable technical field.
Minimum 7+ years hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment in medical device industry.
Proven track record of successfully driving packaging projects to meet business objectives on time.
The position requires a high degree of organizational skills, adaptability, creative decision-making and technical problem-solving abilities.

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

Cepheid, a Danaher 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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com .
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we'll empower you to push the boundaries of what's possible.

If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies require all US and Puerto Rico employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.

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.

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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 applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.

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