Director, Design Engineering - Integrated DNA Technologies : Job Details

Director, Design Engineering

Integrated DNA Technologies

Job Location : Coralville,IA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:04:03Z

Job Description :

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Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the Platform Development Organization located in Coralville, Iowa, and will be on-site. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debates, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop and lead company strategy around equipment design engineering related to IDT manufacturing technology. Develop and measure standard metrics.
  • Direct and develop the design engineering team from proof-of-concept efforts to product delivery.
  • Effectively plan, resource, prioritize projects that the design engineering team is responsible for, and deliver on project milestones and timelines.
  • Provide engineering leadership to ensure project deliverables are achieved.
  • Establish and foster a culture of innovation and development.
  • Proactively engage with customers (internal and external to IDT) to identify and develop new technology opportunities.
  • Supervise, mentor, coach, and direct staff to continuously develop individual capabilities and skills.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of experience managing a technical team of engineers.

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

  • Master's degree in engineering, or related field with equivalent experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of equipment design engineering practices in biotech.

Join our winning team today. 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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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. 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.

The EEO posters are available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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