Associate Engineer, Operational Technology

Associate Engineer, Operational TechnologyAre 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.The Associate Engineer, Operational Technology is responsible for supporting and maintaining Operational Technology (OT) network infrastructure across manufacturing and laboratory environments. This role partners with Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing IT, and site operations teams to ensure reliable, secure, and compliant connectivity for critical production systems.This position reports to the Sr Manager, Network and is part of the NetDevOps Team located in Lodi, CA and will be an on-site role.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:Support deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of OT network infrastructure.Troubleshoot manufacturing and laboratory network issues.Assist with OT cybersecurity and network segmentation initiatives.Maintain network documentation and monitoring tools.Support automation and continuous improvement within NetDevOps.The essential requirements of the job include:Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.0-3 years of experience supporting enterprise or OT networks.Working knowledge of TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, wireless, and troubleshooting.Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices for OT environments.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsTravel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for roleAbility to travel – 15 % travel, overnight, to California locations as needed.It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:Supporting regulated manufacturing environments.Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, device configuration, and system monitoring.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.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.