Lead Computer Integration Engineer

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.

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The Lead Computer Integration Engineer position is responsible for evaluating, configuring, and maintaining computer systems across hardware, software, firmware, and BIOS domains. This role is responsible for managing system testing and qualification, maintaining accurate configuration control, and processing and assessing change orders. The primary responsibilities will be focused on evaluating computer system changes including hardware components, software, firmware, and BIOS updates, and assessing the impact of proposed changes on performance, reliability, compatibility, and lifecycle support.

This position reports to the Instrument Operations Manager and is part of the Global Instrument Operations and Global Supply Chain Organization. This position is located in Penang, Malaysia and will be an on-site role. While the role is officially under Pall—the Danaher legal entity operating in Malaysia—it is dedicated exclusively to supporting Cepheid’s business. Like Pall, Cepheid is one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Investigate product and process issues, resolve Change Orders, and implement materials management updates through direct coordination with Computer Integrators and cross-functional engineering teams
• Maintain alignment of part qualification and supplier status by coordinating with Supply Chain Operations and Supplier Quality Engineering and ensuring accuracy and consistency within PLM documentation and the approved supplier list
• Define, execute, and evaluate system test plans for configuration and system changes, analyze test results against functionality, performance, and quality requirements, and troubleshoot system-level technical issues
• Manage and control system configurations to ensure consistency between approved configurations, deployed systems, and licensing, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements
• Implement approved system configurations and changes with computer integrators, qualify alternate components including power supplies and peripherals, and coordinate vendor documentation, compatibility, availability, and licensing requirements

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of industry experience supporting computer or system-level engineering environments, or Master’s degree in the same fields with a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience performing component-level and subsystem-level testing of computer hardware and integrated system configurations
• Demonstrated experience defining, executing, and analyzing test plans and validation activities for computer systems, hardware configurations, or system changes
• Proven experience implementing technical solutions based on system analysis, test results, and engineering requirements within a regulated or manufacturing environment
• Documented experience producing and maintaining structured technical documentation, test reports, and system configuration records in accordance with engineering or quality standards

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

• Experience and knowledge of ISO/FDA-regulated industry, specifically with handling PHI
• EMC compliance testing to IEC 61326
• Hands-on experience implementing OS images at a computer integrator or manufacturing partner.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and lifecycle planning.

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. 

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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.

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