Principal Optical Engineer
Company: Cepheid
Location: Los Gatos
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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.Learn about the which makes everything
possible.The Principal Optical Engineer is responsible for
opto-electronic components and systems that drive significant
impact to the organization. Within Engineering R&D there are
opportunities to learn about our technology and develop your skills
in analysis and modeling.This position is part of the Engineering
R&D organization, Optics team member, and will be in in
Sunnyvale, CA with full time and some remote work as appropriate
for the position and timing. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the
leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.In
this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work on engineering designs for current and future systems
- Develop a deep system level understanding of qPCR.
- Work on Sustaining projects
- Evaluate optical systems for improvements.
- Understand FDA requirements.The essential requirements of the
job include:
- Degree in Optics, EE, Physics, Fluidics or related
disciplines
- Prefer MS minimum or Ph.D.
- Ability to collaborate, learn, evaluate, analyze, and implement
solutions.
- Strong skills in component and subsystem testing via automated
measurements.
- Min. 5 years experiences with opto-electronics systems, and
knowledge of fluorescence processes, molecular biochemistry, biomed
materials and processing, optical elements sourcing, and
fabrication, and PCR fundamentals. -It would be a plus if you also
possess previous experience in:
- Zemax
- Solid Works
- MS products
- AgileCepheid, 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 .The salary range for this role is $200,000 to $220.000. This is
the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible
compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may
ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may
be modified in the future.This job is also eligible for annual
bonus/incentive pay of 15% of the base.We offer comprehensive
package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision
insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay
is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is
earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of
any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation
and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in
the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be
modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the
law.At Danaher we bring together science, technology and
operational capabilities to 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. Our
global teams are pioneering what's next across Life Sciences,
Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit
.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.The
EEO posters are available .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 to request accommodation.
Keywords: Cepheid, Brentwood , Principal Optical Engineer, Engineering , Los Gatos, California
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