What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at Danaher?
Be part of something altogether life-changing!
Working at Cytiva 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.
Cytiva 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.
What you’ll do
As a member of a multidisciplinary project team and working from Cytiva Figurate™ automation platform products, the Senior Automation Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design, development, programming, verification, and delivery of process automation systems for biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
What you’ll do:
Interface with project leadership and other project disciplines to ensure automation requirements and scope are understood
Responsible for the generation of detailed automation design documents and test plans to ensure alignment with agreed technical approach and compliance with functional specifications
Resolve technical questions and concerns through interaction with customers, vendors, and internal personnel
Perform overall project lead role for smaller scope projects
Support commercial team by providing inputs to technical quotations
Who you are:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related STEM Major and 5 years of process automation experience in a regulated industry
Comprehensive understanding of and strong hands-on experience with application development and system/hardware integration using Rockwell, AVEVA/Wonderware, or Emerson PLC/DCS systems
Knowledge of common industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, OPC, and EtherNet/IP
Highly organized and able to manage multiple different workstreams
Experience with stage gate engineering design processes
Exceptional candidates will also have
Experience applying GAMP-5 and Software Development Lifecycle Management
Knowledge of governing regulations, specifically 21 CFR part 11 and Eudralex Volume 4 Annex 11
Familiarity with IT/OT hardware and configuration
At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.
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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