Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Senior Staff Controls Engineer
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, Chaska, Minnesota, United States, 55318
Overview
Senior Staff Controls Engineer role at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics. This position is part of the Equipment Automation team and reports to the Automation Engineering Manager. Location: Chaska, MN. Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is part of Danaher Corporation.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
Collaborate cross-functionally with Beckman factories and contracted suppliers to develop user requirement specifications (URS), automation concepts, and architectural-level designs for large-scale equipment. Lead end-to-end project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, design, implementation, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation, while ensuring regulatory compliance. Design and program industrial control systems, including PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, and motion controls, and ensure supplier deliverables meet technical standards. Establish and promote controls engineering best practices across procurement, design, installation, and FAT/SAT processes, including quality reviews and technical studies. Communicate effectively with plant teams to support troubleshooting and translate operational challenges into technical solutions. Essential Requirements Of The Job
Educational Background: Bachelor’s in Engineering or Mechatronics/Automation with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s with 7+ years. Technical Expertise: Proficient in PLC programming (ladder logic & structured text), and experienced with AC/DC drives, servo motors, HMIs, machine vision, and safety systems. Project Leadership: Skilled in managing automation projects, including debugging, installation, and training aligned with project specs. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem-solving. Preferred / Additional Experience
Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems including CAD modeling. Experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix family of programmable controllers. Digital integration leveraging PLC & SCADA systems including basic understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Must be able to travel up to 30% to Beckman and supplier/vendor sites. Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $150K-$175K. 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 a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. Notes
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. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Equal Opportunity
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
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Senior Staff Controls Engineer role at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics. This position is part of the Equipment Automation team and reports to the Automation Engineering Manager. Location: Chaska, MN. Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is part of Danaher Corporation.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
Collaborate cross-functionally with Beckman factories and contracted suppliers to develop user requirement specifications (URS), automation concepts, and architectural-level designs for large-scale equipment. Lead end-to-end project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, design, implementation, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation, while ensuring regulatory compliance. Design and program industrial control systems, including PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, and motion controls, and ensure supplier deliverables meet technical standards. Establish and promote controls engineering best practices across procurement, design, installation, and FAT/SAT processes, including quality reviews and technical studies. Communicate effectively with plant teams to support troubleshooting and translate operational challenges into technical solutions. Essential Requirements Of The Job
Educational Background: Bachelor’s in Engineering or Mechatronics/Automation with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s with 7+ years. Technical Expertise: Proficient in PLC programming (ladder logic & structured text), and experienced with AC/DC drives, servo motors, HMIs, machine vision, and safety systems. Project Leadership: Skilled in managing automation projects, including debugging, installation, and training aligned with project specs. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem-solving. Preferred / Additional Experience
Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems including CAD modeling. Experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix family of programmable controllers. Digital integration leveraging PLC & SCADA systems including basic understanding of computer networking, TCP/IP, and industrial fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet I/P. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Must be able to travel up to 30% to Beckman and supplier/vendor sites. Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $150K-$175K. 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 a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. Notes
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. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Equal Opportunity
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
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