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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.

Currently we are looking for a Graduate Automation & Controls Engineer (f/m/d), who will work within the Clare Operations Team. This is an on-site role. This a great development opportunity for a fresh graduate Engineer in Automation & Control. The primary purpose of this role will be the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems and deliver continuous equipment performance improvement on manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Debug/Program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems for new or modified equipment.
  • Maintain automation and equipment including working with low to medium voltage.
  • Troubleshoot problems, identify, and implement new or amended system functionality, identify operational process gaps, and take corrective actions.
  • Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment, which fail to meet operating standards.
  • Execute initiatives supporting our automation strategy, manage operating workflows and progress continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Take responsibility for certain projects or parts of projects under guidance
  • Participate in the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
  • Be Data driven, in the investigation of recurring equipment issues.
  • Operate according to SOP’s developed for site engineering and maintenance.
  • Ensure that all new manufacturing equipment and processes installed meet requisite timelines, safety, quality, capacity, GMP, and ISO 13485/FDA requirements.

Knowledge & Skill

  • Strong technical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communications both written and verbal.
  • Positive and proactive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

The candidate must have a working knowledge of Control systems and ideally have experience in one or more of the following platforms:

  • (PLC’s) Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi.
  • (HMI’s) RS ME/SE, Siemens Wincc/TIA portal, Proface.
  • (SCADA) Ignition, Wincc, Wonderware.
  • (Vision System) Keyence, Omron, Cognex.
  • (Robots) Kawasaki, ABB, Denso, UR robots.

Education/ Experience

  • Level 8 Degree or equivalent in Engineering (e.g. Autmation Eng., Instrumention & Control Eng)
  • An Understanding of GMP, ISO/ FDA requirements and experience in a lean manufacturing environment is an advantage.
  • Microsoft office suite/CAD, MS Project are preferred.
  • Experience within an Equipment build, Equipment Design, or Equipment support team is desirable.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 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.

At Danaher, 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.

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