Senior Engineer, Electrical

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Cincinnati, OH, USA
In-Office
110K-130K Annually
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Lead design, development, and validation of complex electrical hardware and embedded systems for regulated medical products. Create schematics, oversee PCB layout, run simulations and tests, document results, collaborate cross-functionally, apply design control and risk management, and mentor junior engineers.
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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Mammotome, 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 Mammotome, our expertise and compassion for breast care makes us the indispensable partner to physicians, clinicians and patients. Our drive for developing innovative technology is rivaled only by our compassion for the people we serve, from the clinicians and surgeons who demand consistently precise solutions, to the patients and families seeking peace of mind. When you join our company, you join in the fight against breast cancer. Working at Mammotome means you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, hardworking, high-performing team committed to improving patient outcomes. As a trusted leader in breast cancer diagnostics, we invite you to join us and support products you can feel passionate about!

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Engineer, Electrical is responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of complex electrical systems and components. This role requires in-depth technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The engineer will serve as a technical resource for the team, contribute to cross-functional initiatives, and help drive innovation and continuous improvement in a regulated product development environment.

This position reports to the Electrical and Software Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering team located in Cincinnati, Ohio and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead the design, test, and debugging of complex electrical hardware and embedded systems and create schematics, oversee PCB layout, and perform design reviews
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and document results, design updates, and technical decisions
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Apply and improve design control, risk management, and documentation practices in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a regulated industry such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive
  • Expertise in circuit design and simulation using tools such as SPICE, Altium Designer, or equivalent software
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and standard communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, and SPI
  • Experience performing product development activities in a regulated or documented design environment

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel up to 10%, including occasional domestic and international travel
  • Ability to work in office, laboratory, clean room, and manufacturing environments
  • Ability to sit, stand, and occasionally lift equipment while working with laboratory and test equipment

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

  • Experience with embedded software (C and/or C++)
  • Medical device, diagnostics, or other regulated product development environments
  • Supporting verification, validation, or regulatory submission documentation

Mammotome, 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.

The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in a regulated industry (medical devices, aerospace, automotive)
  • Expertise in circuit design and simulation using tools such as SPICE, Altium Designer, or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI)
  • Experience performing product development activities in a regulated or documented design environment
  • Ability to work in office, laboratory, clean room, and manufacturing environments
  • Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and occasional international)
  • Experience with embedded software (C and/or C++)
  • Previous experience in medical device, diagnostics, or other regulated product development environments
  • Experience supporting verification, validation, or regulatory submission documentation

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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
4,883 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Cepheid is dedicated to improving healthcare by pioneering molecular diagnostics that combine speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The company's GeneXpert® systems and Xpert® tests automate highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, providing A Better Way for institutions of any size to perform world-class PCR testing. Cepheid’s broad test portfolio spans respiratory infections, blood virology, women’s and sexual health, TB and emerging infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infectious diseases, oncology and human genetics. The company’s solutions deliver actionable results where they are needed most – from central laboratories and hospitals to near-patient settings. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.

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