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Equipment Engineer

Danaher · Sunnyvale, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$120k–$135k
Degree
Required
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Danaher (pharma & life sciences) in Sunnyvale, CA. Develop, implement, and maintain equipment procedures, preventive maintenance programs, calibration schedules, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics
Base pay
$120k–$135k

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Typical $109k–$153k, from 100 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

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Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 59%
  • New product launch 54%
  • ✓ Root cause 45%
  • ✓ Automation 35%
  • CATIA / NX 34%
  • Machining 33%

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to

  • ◆Lead the installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and laboratory equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
  • ◆Develop, implement, and maintain equipment procedures, preventive maintenance programs, calibration schedules, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
  • ◆Coordinate FSE activities.
  • ◆Troubleshoot equipment performance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve equipment effectiveness.
  • ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives using DBS tools to improve equipment uptime, process capability, throughput, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • ◆Other duties as assigned.

The essential

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to work in a laboratory/manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods
  • ✓Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb
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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Sr. Equipment Engineer is responsible for the selection, qualification, maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing and laboratory equipment used in the production of oligonucleotide products. This role ensures equipment reliability, process performance, and operational readiness while supporting technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is part of the Operations group located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be an on-site role.

of the job include

  • •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
  • •Proficient in supporting manufacturing, laboratory, or process equipment within a production environment.
  • •Experience with equipment qualification, validation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management. (Sustainment)
  • •Experience authoring and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures, and equipment documentation in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), calibration programs, and equipment asset management.

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It would be a plus if you also possess

  • +Experience with nucleic acid manufacturing, oligonucleotide synthesis equipment, sequencing workflows, or similar life science production technologies.
  • +Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., GMP, ISO 13485, FDA-regulated, or similar quality systems).
  • +Experience with PLC-controlled systems, automation platforms, robotic liquid handling systems, or process control systems.

IDT, 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 Danaher Benefits Info .

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll 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.

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