Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance

Role Overview Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance to lead a high‑performing team responsible for optimizing maintenance operations across immunoassay manufacturing in a regulated diagnostics environment. The on‑site role is based in Chaska, Minnesota and focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting safe, efficient operations. Responsibilities Lead and develop a cross‑functional team of equipment and automation technicians, fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Design and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for manufacturing systems. Troubleshoot and repair highly automated equipment across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotics, vision, motion control, and PLC/HMI systems. Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle management of new and upgraded automation equipment. Implement condition‑based and data‑driven maintenance practices to improve uptime, OEE, and equipment reliability. Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain; serve as the primary maintenance contact for audits, deviations, and change control. Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO, and safety standards; track KPIs (uptime, MTTR, MTBF) and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical) or related field with 14+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree in engineering or related field with 12+ years of experience. Experience in maintenance, engineering, or operations, preferably within regulated manufacturing (medical device, diagnostics, pharma, or biotech). 4+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams. Strong technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems. Working knowledge of PLC/HMI platforms (Rockwell preferred), robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks. Proven ability to lead in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments, with flexibility to support off‑shift or on‑call operations. Preferred Qualifications Experience in IVD, medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences manufacturing, including diagnostics/reagent production. Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) with experience in highly automated manufacturing environments. Familiarity with digital maintenance tools, IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Salary and Benefits Annual salary range: $175k - $190k. The role may also be eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other comprehensive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered wages until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other compensation remains at the Company’s discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. EEO Statement 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. U.S. EEO posters are available here. Disability Accommodation 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, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beckman Coulter Diagnostics