Process Engineer II
Danaher · Boulder, CO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $95k–$110k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Danaher (pharma & life sciences) in Boulder, CO. In this role, you will have the opportunity to.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation
- Base pay
- $95k–$110k
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About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
- ◆Lead process improvement initiatives that improve operational performance, quality, capacity, and efficiency across value streams and supporting functions.
- ◆Independently manage investigations, problem-solving activities, and process changes that address operational challenges.
- ◆Analyze operational and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
- ◆Lead automation, technology implementation, process validation, and new product introduction activities.
- ◆Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain engineering documentation, standard work, and process specifications.
The essential
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
- ✓Biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- ✓Automation, workflow optimization, process validation, equipment qualification, new product introduction (NPI), or implementation of operational technologies.
- ✓Lean, DBS, Six Sigma certification, Kaizen facilitation, or other continuous improvement leadership experience.
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.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com .
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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 Process Engineer II independently leads process improvement, operational excellence, and automation initiatives across the IDT Boulder site. This role applies engineering and analytical methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and operational performance across value streams and supporting functions. The Process Engineer II partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements, solve operational challenges, and develop expertise in process engineering and Danaher Business System (DBS) tools.
This position reports to the Manager of Process Engineering, Facilities, and Lab Management, is part of the Process Engineering team located in Boulder, CO, and is an on-site role.
of the job include
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, operational, or technical environment.
- •2+ years of experience supporting or leading process improvement, engineering, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
- •Experience utilizing statistical analysis, engineering principles, Lean, DBS, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process performance.
- •Experience leading projects, investigations, process changes, or continuous improvement initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders.
- •Experience analyzing operational or process performance data and implementing improvements based on findings.