Sr. Automation Control Engineer

Company: Danaher
Location: Chaska
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

Wondering what's within Beckman Coulter? Take a closer look.

Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. At Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, we're building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. At first glance, you'll see we are dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and health care forward for more than 80 years. Look again and you'll see we are invested in you and you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful. You'll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You'll also see a company that investors trust-our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.

And no matter where you look at Beckman Coulter, at the heart of what we do, you'll witness our shared purpose-helping realize life's potential-in action. Our work helps improve millions of lives.

We hope you'll see yourself here, too.

What you find at Beckman Coulter -and within yourself - might just change the world!

You will be a part of the Consumables Sustaining Engineering Team in Chaska, MN and report to the Senior Manager who is responsible for meeting quality and cost savings goals through design and manufacturing process improvements.

If you thrive in a fast-paced and self-motivated role that utilizes a hands-on approach to equipment design and upgrades and want to work to build a world-class Integrated Supply Chain organization-read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with internal customers to identify engineering improvement opportunities that support business growth.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to resolve technical issues and improve performance of current equipment and processes.
• Design, procure, and implement electrical hardware solutions for automated systems.
• Provide technical support for existing equipment and guidance/leadership for the development of future manufacturing automation
• Ensure compliance in the design and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment with stated quality and engineering regulations
• Coach and develop other individuals on best practices in control systems design and troubleshooting

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, with 9+ years of experience designing and integrating control system packages OR Master's degree in field with 7+ years exp. OR Doctoral degree in field with 4+ years exp.
• Working knowledge of robotics, motion control, servo and drive systems, machine vision applications, and hardware design
• Experience using Allen Bradley PLCs, Visual Basic or Visual C++ for controls integration and database applications, and SQL database.

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

• Six Sigma/Lean/DBS tools to solve problems, optimize processes, and improve designs
• Cognex Insight Software
• Denso Robots

Beckman Coulter, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates' and their families' 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. We believe you'll like what you see.

At Beckman Coulter, we're driven by a sense of wonder for what we can create-and what we can become. Here, you'll accelerate your career while driving innovation that improves lives. You'll work hard and try new things, with guidance from committed leaders, powerful DBS tools, and the support of a global organization. As part of the Danaher family of 67,000 associates across the globe, your possibilities for growth and development are unparalleled.

We believe that creativity and innovation thrive when the most diverse set of voices are heard, and that's why we're taking concrete steps to ensure that we're fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace for our team. If you'd like to learn more, read stories from our associates on our Careers Blog or contact one of our recruiters.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available here.

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