Job Description

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, groundbreaking 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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The Maintenance Supervisor is primarily responsible for supporting production by troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing equipment downtime to ensure maximum output. Additionally, they supervise line sustainment activities and guide Maintenance Technicians.


This position is part of the Engineering Function and will be located in Bengaluru•.• At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering to monitor equipment status and performance
• you will assess the equipment's performance and repair history and work with Technicians to plan a preventative maintenance schedule as well as work on equipment upgrades as appropriate
• Writing maintenance procedures, reports & routing them in PLM system
• Manage the stock of spare parts of the instruments/equipment
• Assign shift activities to technicians & training techs

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BE/BTech in Electrical/Mechanical engineering
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Medical Device/IVD or related industry
• Should have hands on experience related to Automation Mfg. equipment
• Experience from working in regulated work environment (CDSCO, GMP, ISO 13485)
• Experience from working in a global environment

Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to work in manufacturing environment
• Must be flexible to work off-shifts and weekends as per production schedule.
• Ability to lift upto 25 pounds
• Frequent kneeling and bending

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

• experience in managing a team.
• experience in working in a lean manufacturing environment.
• leading the Mfg. line maintenance activities, kaizen, continuous improvement.


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.


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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