Process Automation Engineering

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

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), 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.

And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.

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The Process Engineer II independently leads process improvement, operational excellence, and automation initiatives across the IDT Boulder site. This role applies engineering and analytical methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and operational performance across value streams and supporting functions. The Process Engineer II partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements, solve operational challenges, and develop expertise in process engineering and Danaher Business System (DBS) tools.

This position reports to the Manager of Process Engineering, Facilities, and Lab Management, is part of the Process Engineering team located in Boulder, CO, and is an on-site role.

Lead process improvement initiatives that improve operational performance, quality, capacity, and efficiency across value streams and supporting functions.

Analyze operational and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.

Lead automation, technology implementation, process validation, and new product introduction activities.

Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain engineering documentation, standard work, and process specifications.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, operational, or technical environment.

• 2+ years of experience supporting or leading process improvement, engineering, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience utilizing statistical analysis, engineering principles, Lean, DBS, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process performance.
• Experience leading projects, investigations, process changes, or continuous improvement initiatives involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing operational or process performance data and implementing improvements based on findings.

Biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Automation, workflow optimization, process validation, equipment qualification, new product introduction (NPI), or implementation of operational technologies.

Lean, DBS, Six Sigma certification, Kaizen facilitation, or other continuous improvement leadership experience.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $95,000 – $110,000 . 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.

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.

#Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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Profession: Engineering

Full time