Hardware Engineering Manager

Bring more to life. 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. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 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., SolidWorks/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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. The annual salary range OR the hourly 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. 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. 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