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 Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Manufacturing Engineering, Systems is responsible for developing suppliers of highly technical components and working with the New Product Introduction Team to bring new instruments to maturity in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will quickly learn the modular details of the diagnostic instruments while developing suppliers in low-cost regions and growing their associates capabilities.

This position is part of the Manufacturing Engineering team for Instruments and will be located in Bangalore, India and will be an on-site role. At Cepheid, our vision is to ensure that every patient has access to the right diagnostic test at the right time.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop, implement, and optimize functional and system test processes for manufacturing floors, including test parameter definition, test documentation creation, data collection integration, performance monitoring, and quality assurance procedures for hardware, software, biological, and chemical systems
• Manage contract manufacturers and global suppliers by monitoring test yield, leading recurring factory performance reviews, driving process and product quality improvements, and ensuring required engineering, technical, and process safety support is provided
• Conduct system‑level risk analysis and complex data analytics to identify trends, investigate anomalies, and execute statistically rigorous failure investigations, including experiment design, documentation of investigation progress, and preparation of final reports
• Lead systemic investigations and continuous improvement initiatives using statistical methodologies, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, environmental guidelines, and manufacturing quality expectations across internal and external partners
• Develop and qualify new production‑capable manufacturers in emerging and low‑cost regions, support organizational response to critical supplier issues, and coordinate cross‑functional technical resources required to resolve supplier‑related crises

The essential requirements of the job include:

• MS in Engineering with 7+ years experience in global operations within regulated manufacturing environments under cGMP, ISO and FDA requirements
• Proven expertise in PCBA manufacturing, system integration, and component module assembly
• Demonstrated application of Lean Manufacturing methodologies in high‑volume production environments
• Experience performing statistical analysis and managing large, complex manufacturing data sets using business intelligence analytics tools
• Ability to lead and execute multiple manufacturing investigations concurrently, including root‑cause analysis and data‑driven resolution activities within regulated operations

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

• Lean Six sigma Black Belt
• Detailed knowledge and experience with managing contract manufacturers
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple technical programs
• Statistical analysis using Minitab

Cepheid, a Danaher 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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we’ll empower you to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

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.