Sunnyvale, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$140k/yr
Bring more to life. 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—an…
Skills: Materials science, Failure analysis, Root cause analysis, Polymer science, Manufacturing support
Santa Ana, California, United States · On-site
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the r…
Skills: Assembly, Blueprint reading, Technical documentation interpretation, Hand tools, Mechanical skills
San Rafael, California, United States · Hybrid
Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we hav…
Skills: Supply chain management, Product supply planning, SAP IBP, Demand planning, Inventory strategy
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$187k–$268k/yr
The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the team: The Hardware Team Lead is res…
Skills: Hardware architecture, Schematic design, PCB layout, Component selection, DFM
Milpitas, California, United States · On-site
$118k–$200k/yr
Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, …
Skills: Systems Design, Product Development, Project Management, Risk Assessment, Cross-functional Collaboration
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$151k–$252k/yr
Position Summary Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy – the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung Austin Research and Deve…
Skills: RTL Design, Verilog, ASIC Design Flow, Coherent Interconnect, Last Level Cache
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$147k–$184k/yr
About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity s…
Skills: Android, Linux, QNX, Python, CI/CD
Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$202k/yr
Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that help…
Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management
Simi Valley, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Simi Valley Plant - SImi Vallely, CA 93063Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: First ShiftJo…
Skills: Shipping, Material handling, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Parts counting
Sacramento, California, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$49/hr
Job Description: Company Description Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 125 years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions. We have over 1,700 a…
Skills: Equipment Installation, Project Management, CRM Management, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Technical Troubleshooting
Carlsbad, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$30/hr
Putter Engineering Lab Technician performs custom golf club assembly assignments of a non-routing nature and with significant complexity and variety. This position is responsible for in-house custom building of primarily…
Skills: Custom Golf Club Assembly, Putter Engineering, CNC Milling, Metal Grinding, Sandblasting
Simi Valley, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$21/hr
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Simi Valley Plant - SImi Vallely, CA 93063Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: First ShiftJo…
Skills: Shipping, Material handling, Forklift operation, Pallet jack operation, Parts counting
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$109k–$145k/yr
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make com…
Skills: Root cause analysis, Data analysis, Quality management systems, Hardware quality, Failure analysis
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$186k–$233k/yr
About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity s…
Skills: Android Build Ecosystem, Gradle, Soong, DevOps, CI/CD
Riverside County, California, United States · On-site
Position Description Ryder is hiring Warehouse Operations Lead in Riverside CA — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. Hourly Pay $22.00 per hour Schedules: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30…
Skills: Warehouse operations, Leadership, Forklift operation, RF scanner, Microsoft Office
Vista, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$177k/yr
A brief overview The Plant Engineer serves as the technical leader for the facility, with responsibilities comparable to a department head within Technical Operations and Production. This role is accountable for maintain…
Skills: Plant engineering, Maintenance strategy, GMP compliance, Project management, Technical leadership
Hayward, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$29/hr
Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex pr…
Skills: Truck driving, Logistics, Warehouse operations, Shipping, Receiving
Menlo Park, California, United States · On-site
$144k–$204k/yr
This is a full-time position within the Mechanical Engineering group. The Mechanical Engineering group supports all the Data Center product teams, such as AI/ML servers, storage, networking, racks, connectivity, and data…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, CAD, Creo, SolidWorks, Product Design
Stockton, California, United States · On-site
$105k–$115k/yr
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: Responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center environment; works with …
Skills: Operations management, Supply chain management, Facility maintenance, Equipment maintenance, Change management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$115k–$125k/yr
Scientist 3, Analytical Development Position Summary: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours 8am-4:30pm 100% on-site (San Diego) Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (C…
Skills: Analytical Method Development, HPLC, UPLC, Stability-Indicating Methods, GMP Compliance
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The Senior Materials Engineer leads technical investigations and root cause analyses for material-related manufacturing and product reliability issues. They also evaluate and qualify materials to ensure compatibility with diagnostic chemistries and maintain compliance with quality standards.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline and possess at least 5 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Proficiency in material characterization techniques and experience with polymers, adhesives, and molded components are essential.
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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The Senior Materials Engineer is responsible for supporting the long-term performance, reliability, and manufacturability of materials used in Cepheid’s commercially released molecular diagnostic systems and consumables. This role serves as a technical expert for material-related investigations involving polymers, elastomers, adhesives, films, molded plastic components, reagents, and chemical interfaces used in PCR-based diagnostic products.
The position applies materials science, failure analysis, manufacturing support, and structured problem-solving methods to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance across mature production platforms. The Senior Materials Engineer will support material and supplier change assessments, production issue resolution, process qualifications, material specifications, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve product robustness, manufacturing flow, and supply continuity.
This position reports to the Component Engineering Manager and is part of the Reliability team located in Sunnyvale, CA, and will be an on-site role.
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.
The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 per year. 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. This range may be modified in the future.
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.
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.
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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Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers around the world to accelerate breakthroughs from idea to impact, moving with the speed and certainty they need to advance life‑changing science. By working side‑by‑side with researchers, scientists, and clinicians, we solve their hardest problems—together, bringing the right expertise, technologies, and partners from across our portfolio to architect the most effective solutions. Through our connected ecosystem of companies operating at global scale, we help customers streamline and integrate their workflows across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond—empowering them to achieve results faster, with greater confidence.
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