Verification Specialist

Accountabilities

• Carry out assignments of substantial variety and/or complexity requiring a sound understanding of related engineering or scientific theory, principles and practices to support product development and product engineering activities
• Assists in the development of new test protocols
• Develops operating, maintenance, and test procedures based on laboratory standards and safety policies. 
• Designs, adapts, or directs the building of test setups and equipment to new situations, based on analysis of test specifications and engineering department requests and instructions
• Prepares purchase and material requisitions. Recommends solutions to observed test problems
• Participate in root cause analysis and investigations of materials failure and testing issues
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility
• Communicates with department personnel to receive instructions, convey data and determine equipment availability and with internal clients during test setup and performance to demonstrate or otherwise illustrate equipment test methods and/or discuss test results
• Strategic matters or decisions are usually referred to more senior authority
• Provides professional and comprehensive documentation
• Support and troubleshoot vendor hardware and firmware issues as required
• Build rapid prototypes of product concepts to illustrate design concepts
• Participate in testing and field verification
• Participate in design reviews to offer ideas and recommendations from tests performed
• Periodic travel is required to test sites

Critical Competencies:

• Quality First - The ability to plan and execute work that is accurate, complete, timely, and reliable.  Integrity is never compromised
• Customer Focus – The drive to discover and meet the needs of customers (either internal or external)
• Results Orientation – The ability and drive to achieve results and goals in the short and long term
• Adapting to Change – The ability to effectively adapt to work in an environment of change, uncertainty, and ambiguity
• Technical Excellence - The depth and breadth of job-related expertise and the motivation to use and expand one’s technical knowledge
• Commitment to Future Vision - The commitment to being part of the integrated organization; the desire to support the needs, priorities and goals of the organization
• Respect for People - Shows appreciation for diversity in people's opinions, experience, heritage, education, organization level, and gender and treats all people with dignity and respect
• Exhibits courage in making decisions within own area and seeks guidance when necessary
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences
• Nimble Learning -Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
• Self-Development - Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve
• Communicates Effectively - Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering/Technology with related field experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of a development/sustainment team
• Working knowledge and experience in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation and controls design
• Experience with Electronic Systems, Electronics Troubleshooting, Electronic Testing Design, Project Management, Quality Focus, Creativity, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in using Solidworks CAD software and strong computer skills is an asset
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly
• Hands on skills like soldering and using basic hand tools

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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