Senior Staff Controls Engineer

Danaher Corporation•Chaska, MN

About The Position

Wondering what’s within Beckman Coulter Diagnostics? Take a closer look. At first glance, you’ll see that for more than 80 years we’ve been dedicated to advancing and optimizing the laboratory to move science and healthcare forward. Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful. Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. The Senior Staff Controls Engineer for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for technical contributions focusing on state of the art and innovative automation solutions including equipment development, controls, and design through implementation for global operations. The primary role for this position would include large scale automated equipment related to filling, capping, labeling, inspection, and advanced material handling functionality. This position is part of the Global system test and innovation engineering department located in Chaska, MN and will be responsible for multisite equipment deployment opportunities. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time. You will be a part of the Equipment Automation team and report to the Automation Engineering Manager responsible for equipment automation design and implementation, as well as innovative process technologies for continuous improvement for global operations. If you thrive in an innovative technical role and want to work to build a world-class automation organization—read on.

Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor’s in Engineering or Mechatronics/Automation with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s with 7+ years.
Technical Expertise: Proficient in PLC programming (ladder logic & structured text), and experienced with AC/DC drives, servo motors, HMIs, machine vision, and safety systems.
Project Leadership: Skilled in managing automation projects, including debugging, installation, and training aligned with project specs.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems including CAD modeling.
Experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix family of programmable controllers.
Digital integration leveraging PLC & SCADA systems including basic understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P.

Responsibilities

Collaborate cross-functionally with Beckman factories and contracted suppliers to develop user requirement specifications (URS), automation concepts, and architectural-level designs for large-scale equipment.
Lead end-to-end project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, design, implementation, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Design and program industrial control systems, such as PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, and motion controls, and ensure supplier deliverables meet technical standards.
Establish and promote controls engineering best practices across procurement, design, installation, and FAT/SAT processes, including quality reviews and technical studies.
Communicate effectively with plant teams to support troubleshooting and translate operational challenges into technical solutions.