Mechanical Engineering Intern

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and together we will not compromise on safety in the workplace or the environment.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

What you'll do

Work within Cytiva's R&D organization to help develop the next generation of TFF filters developed to suit our customers within the pharmaceutical industry. In this role you will work with senior engineers to help build and test prototypes in the "proof of concept" phase of our technology process.

Actual activities could include:

• Build various prototypes and subassemblies using various manufacturing methods.
• Assess the technical feasibility of concept designs through building and testing of prototypes or theoretical calculations and/or simulations. Writes test protocols to verify or evaluate design performance. Generates reports and presentations related to design activities.
• Writing standard operating procedures for assembly and testing.
• Create and execute test plans including integrity, hydraulic, Instron, burst, cycle, shelf-life testing, etc.
• Executes experiments required to evaluate prototype products and/or processes with biological products.
• Evaluate and communicate test results, Provides regular technical updates and project summaries to R&D management and other key stakeholders.
• Responsible for the timely delivery of application deliverables such as prototype evaluation, scalability testing, performance maps, and product benchmarking.
• Conducts data analysis, utilizes analytical instruments and performs characterization studies with biological products.
• Be a team member in cross functional teams gathered to either resolve a specific issue and / or develop a specific product.
• Helps develop project plans, stage gate deliverables, conducts design reviews, and anticipates project roadblocks, delays and risks.
• Gain value able insight from Engineering team members to grow your capabilities.

Who you are

Basic Qualifications:

• Working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and generating drawings.
• Proficiency in Lab notebook good documentation practices.
• Working knowledge of common engineering materials.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Team player, self-motivated and perseverance in face of technical challenges.
• Data and process driven.
• Communicates effectively with team members and next level leaders via presentations, reports, etc.
• Exhibits skills in leadership, conflict resolution, and consensus building.

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.

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.

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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 applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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