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—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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Pilot Line Technician, Test is responsible for supporting new product introduction and pilot line operations. This role involves working closely with supply chain, service, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition from development to production. The technician will be trained in the art and science of calibration and testing, pilot builds, and troubleshooting of complex systems.

This position reports to Manager, Pilot Lab Operations and is part of the Global Instrument Operations and Global Supply Chain Organization. This position is located in Bangalore, India and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform hardware, instrument, and system testing by executing engineering experiments, creating test procedures and fixtures, and conducting hands‑on troubleshooting and performance evaluations of prototypes
• Support prototype development by organizing and assisting in prototype builds, executing pre‑clinical evaluations, and contributing to knowledge transfer activities across engineering functions
• Generate technical documentation by recording and reporting test results, authoring test procedures, contributing to protocols and verification reports, training technicians on test processes, and maintaining engineering lab equipment and readiness

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Associate of Science degree or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 5 years supporting mechanical engineering in product development
• Proficiency in prototyping and manufacturing electro‑mechanical instruments, including calibration procedure execution and documentation, troubleshooting, subassembly integration, testing, servicing, and rework
• Experience applying mechanical and electrical theory to build, troubleshoot, and repair benchtop instruments within engineering and manufacturing environments, including meeting physical requirements such as lifting up to 25 lbs and supporting periodic travel (10–25%)

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

• Ability to multi-task on several different projects and tasks concurrently
• Ability to perform independently or as part of a team under restrictive timelines
• Experience working in a product development environment and/or within manufacturing operations under cGMP, ISO and FDA regulations

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.

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.

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.