Staff Manufacturing/Projects Engineer

About the Role

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

The Staff Manufacturing/Projects Engineer is responsible for the delivery of strategic equipment projects to Beckman European sites: Clare and Krefeld. In this role, you will work with Operations, Engineering and External Equipment Vendors to deliver equipment projects, starting with the development of the User Requirements specifications all the way through equipment validation. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of technical excellence and problem-solving within the team.

This is a permanent, on-site role at our Clare, Ireland site reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineer, and is part of the Global Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large scale equipment engineering projects: Works with Operations and Engineering teams on new equipment designs and is the link engineer to external 3rd party equipment builders to manage the full equipment life cycle
• Drive process improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Support production operations: Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve manufacturing issues, minimize downtime, and ensure smooth operations
• Implement advanced technologies: Evaluate and deploy new equipment and automation solutions to boost manufacturing capability and scalability
• Ensure quality & compliance: Partner with Quality teams to maintain process controls, conduct NC/CAPA, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Problem solving: Utilize process PSP / DIVE to troubleshoot new products / process / equipment while working closely with cross functional team and/or external vendors
• Communication: Provide regular effective and clear updates on Equipment and process projects, issues

Essential Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in: Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

Experience:

• 9+ years in manufacturing engineering within a GMP environment
• Experience of relevant quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485)

Process Improvement:

• Proven success driving Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives; Green or Black Belt certification preferred

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, fabrication, automation, and inspection

Leadership & Problem Solving:

• Excellent team building, coaching, and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to varied audiences

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 20%

Preferred Qualifications

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GMP Med Tech experience:

• Experience with CAD software and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry
• Experience with industrial automation (e.g., PLCs, SCADA)
• Knowledge of AI integration with automation
• Experience in a regulated industry
• Proficiency in project management

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

About Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world's most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

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