Lead Electrical Engineer II

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

At Cepheid, 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.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. 

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This Lead Electrical Engineer position is responsible for supporting the development, production, and continuous improvement of our products by driving design enhancements, ensuring manufacturability, and maintaining supply chain continuity. The role includes developing and validating electronic hardware and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position also oversees supplier and manufacturing partner performance, supports product transitions to production, and contributes to the reliability and scalability of medical diagnostic systems.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, NPI Manufacturing Engineering, IDC and is part of the Global Instrument Operations and Global Supply Chain Organization. This position is in Bangalore, India and will be an on-site role.

 In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Implement design changes to improve manufacturability, ensure supply chain, continuity, and enhance product reliability and cost-effectiveness. Drive the transition of products from development to full-scale manufacturing, with a focus on DFx principles.
• Conduct and supervise testing of components and systems using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, probes, analyzers, and power supplies. Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards by managing internal and third-party testing activities. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including hardware, software, biological, and chemical engineering—to identify root causes, implement redesigns, lead verification, validation, and Change Order processes.
• Oversee contract manufacturers and suppliers, monitor test yields, lead performance improvement initiatives, and developing new manufacturing sources in strategic regions and Serve as the primary contact for supplier-related issues and ensure timely resolution and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Systems, Hardware, software, biological, and chemical engineering—to identify root causes, implement redesigns, lead verification, validation, and Change Order processes.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BE/BS degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering with 10 to 12 years of hands-on experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting failure investigations for system issues
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and process implementation
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in Competent with ISO 13485
• Previous work experience in FDA regulated environment and Product transfer to a Contract Manufacturer (CM). 

Cepheid, 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.

Experience with NPI process, and Design Control process

Experience with ECAD & CAD (preferred Solidworks)

Ability to meet operational requirements including 10–25% travel, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, and capability to lift up to 25 lbs.

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.