Lead Engineer, Electromechanical

Danaher • Vista, CA

88d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

At Leica Biosystems, 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 mission of 'Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives' is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. This position is part of the Engineering team located in Vista, CA and will be on-site. You will be a part of the Hardware R&D team and report to the Sr. Manager, Hardware Engineering responsible for design of new products as well as optimization and refinement of our existing products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or related field), or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or control system design in a regulated or high-reliability environment.
• 2+ years of experience with automation or robotics systems, including motion control (servo/stepper motors, drives), CAD, and basic programming (e.g., Python, LabView, C++, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) and familiarity with statistical or data analysis software.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to make informed technical decisions through risk assessment and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience working with Linux-based systems, including basic administration or networking.

Responsibilities

• Create new & improve existing motion control system designs, including prototype mechanical, electrical, and opto-mechanical assembly designs and integrations.
• Collaborate to monitor and improve reliability and performance metrics for electromechanical motion assemblies, proposing & running projects to move the needle.
• Ensure timely resolution of test fixture, component, and system issues in the factory and in the field to minimize impact on productivity, on-time delivery, and takt time.
• Own Engineering Changes - including, but not limited to, mechanical & electrical design, prototype coding & build, test & data collection, verification, validation, and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development by identifying design inputs, generating design outputs, and ensuring traceability and compliance to regulatory and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Bonus/incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree