Hardware Engineering Manager

Hardware Engineering Manager

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

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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.

The Hardware Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary hardware team responsible for the design, development, validation, and lifecycle management of products. This role oversees technical execution, fosters innovation, ensures engineering excellence, and collaborates closely with cross-functional partners—including Systems, Software, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain—to deliver high-performance, reliable hardware solutions.

This position reports to the Head of Hardware and is part of Biopharma Solutions located in Loveland, CO and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Team Leadership & Development – Manage Biopharma Solutions hardware engineering team through:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers (electrical and mechanical).
• Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide coaching to support professional development growth.
• Product development and design oversight – Drive technical excellence and ensure compliance with industry standards that meet customer needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Coordinate efforts across R&D, manufacturing, service, product management, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration into the overall product ecosystem.
• Customer Centric - Gather insights from customers, alongside product management and align to hardware architecture framework for projects in new product development

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• 7+ years of industry experience, with 3+ years in a leadership position, leading engineering teams and managing complex technical programs of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong understanding of hardware product development cycles, including feasibility, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing.
• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., Solid Works/CAD platforms, simulation tools, test measurement systems).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA, etc.).

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 20lb

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

• Customer insight gathering and have a strong desire to interact with customers
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, DFMEA/PFMEA, and reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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.

The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. 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.

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.