Automation controls engineer

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, ground-breaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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This position is part of the Automation development department and will be located in Solna Sweden. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.
The Automation Development engineering department is responsible for development of existing Automation systems, and implementation of new Automation systems as well as BI solutions.
The team is expected to provide input to drive innovation and develop systems, equipment, etc, to improve manufacturing in mechanical-, control systems-, data collection and analytic tools areas. The team is responsible of the whole development process from idea to first validated installation i.e., concept generation, engineering studies, design testing, prototype fabrication and first installation. In the BI field, solutions to increase robustness and reliability are focus areas. The team is also responsible for analysing and supporting manufacturing data collection systems.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Drive innovation and develop systems, equipment, etc, to improve manufacturing in mechanical-, control systems-, data collection and analytic tools areas.
Work with installation and continuous improvements to new and existing automation systems
Assists manufacturing operations in problem solving with regards to the automation systems.
Be the technical partner to the Operations teams throughout the life cycle of new and existing products.
Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components and User Interface (UI) software.
As appropriate, serve as a technical liaison for other departments with regards to production activities, including, but not limited to, trouble shooting, writing of user requirement specifications, writing of production documents such as user manuals.
Leads, provides support, coordinates or participates in operations-related activities required to new equipment:


The essential requirements of the job include:
Degree in Engineering
2+ years of experience in Controls Engineering or Automation Engineering
1+ year of experience with PLC
Excellent level of English
Database handling.



It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Good knowledge of Swedish
Experience from working in a highly regulated industry
Experience of working with communication protocols
Good to have experience in Rockwell software.


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 danaherbenefitsinfo.com.
At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide