Lead Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Cytiva; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Automation Manufacturing Engineer to tackle operational challenges and drive continuous improvement in bioprocessing hardware manufacturing. This role is pivotal in enhancing product quality and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with automation teams on cutting-edge technology. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact the future of life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. If you're passionate about innovation and making a difference in human health, this opportunity is your next step toward a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Health care program

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or an Associate's with experience.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for production and troubleshoot systems.
• Work with automation teams on PLC, SCADA, and networking architectures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Associate's degree with extensive experience

Tools

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

DeltaV Explorer

DeltaV Live

Job description

Bring more to life.

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

At Cytiva, 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.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

The Lead Automation Manufacturing Engineer resolves daily operational challenges, engages in strategic initiatives, and focuses on continuous improvement and automation in bioprocessing hardware manufacturing. This role also contributes to new product development and supports custom projects.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Managers and is part of the Hardware Manufacturing Engineering Team located in Shrewsbury, MA and will be on-site position.

What you will do:

• Technical Expertise: Serve as the primary technical escalation contact for production, troubleshoot both automation software and hardware systems, develop manufacturing tools and fixtures, and resolve operational issues.
• Collaboration with Automation Teams: Work closely with integration and automation teams to support the implementation and maintenance of PLC, SCADA, and networking architectures for products deployed on DeltaV, Aveva, and PlantPAx platforms.
• Process Alignment and Readiness: Understand and improve automation processes to ensure manufacturing readiness for upstream bioprocessing hardware.
• Product Quality and Process Development: Enhance product quality and processes by addressing automation issues, implementing cost-effective solutions, and providing customer-focused support.
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance: Align manufacturing processes with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Who you are:

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering, or related technical field, or an Associate's degree with extensive experience in engineering, and production/troubleshooting of bioprocessing equipment.
• Experience with PLCs and SCADA systems, including knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Demonstrated capability in troubleshooting, analytical, and planning skills, along with a working knowledge of manufacturing principles and quality improvement techniques.
• Proven communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels of the organization.

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

• Experience in the Bio-Science, Medical Device, or Pharma industries.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and diagrams and/or familiarity with Upstream Bioprocessing equipment.
• Proficiency in using Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, DeltaV Explorer, or DeltaV Live.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.

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.

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