Sr. Controls Engineer

Location: Hebron Estates

Sr. Controls Engineer – Beckman Coulter Diagnostics

Hebron, KY – Onsite

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, saves lives through innovative clinical diagnostic solutions used worldwide. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique perspective matters and partner with Danaher's continuous improvement system to turn ideas into impact at the speed of life.

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 automated equipment. Primary equipment functions include bottle/vial/cartridge material handling, liquid filling, capping, labeling, and palletizing.
• Participate in end‑to‑end project execution with external equipment suppliers & integrators including budgeting, scheduling, design, implementation, installation, troubleshooting, and documentation, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Design and program industrial control systems such as PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, motion control systems, and ensure supplier deliverables meet technical standards.
• Actively participate in design reviews with contractors, engineering consultants, and other project team members. Provide technical input to drive engineering decisions, give guidance, and offer project status updates as required for reviews and other company meetings.
• Drive the Global Automation engineering team's best practices across project tollgates that include procurement, supplier design, equipment testing, installation, and FAT/SAT.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor's in engineering or Mechatronics/Automation with 5+ years of experience, or master's with 2+ 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:
  Ability to work within an engineering team and manage automation objectives including debugging, installation, equipment commissioning, and training aligned with project specs.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Good written and verbal communication, capable of articulating technical concepts for team review.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Demonstrates a proactive mindset for process optimization and problem‑solving.

It Would Be a Plus If You Also Possess Previous Experience In

• Hands‑on experience with complex mechanical systems including CAD modeling.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Control Logix family of programmable controllers, Cognex vision systems, industrial robotics.
• 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 15% to both Beckman and supplier/vendor sites.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $115K–$125K. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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, please contact or

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