Senior R&D Engineer

Danaher Corporation; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior Engineer in Portsmouth to lead new product development and improvements for hardware or disposable devices in the biotech sector. You will manage project plans from definition through testing and transfer to manufacturing, collaborating closely with Product Management and R&D engineers on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering, has strong 3D CAD skills, proven R&D leadership, and the ability to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading projects in an R&D setting.
• Strong 3D CAD design knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, defining roles and responsibilities.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding teams through complex engineering challenges.
• Apply 3D CAD to support innovative product development activities.
• Communicate progress and key updates to leadership teams.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and effective problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical CAD

Project leadership

R&D experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-management

Education

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD

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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Engineer is responsible for new product development or improvement projects and designs for hardware and / or disposable devices for the biotech industry and market. You will work from early phase (definition of specs) of the initiative through design, testing and validation with the Product Manager and the R&D Engineers and finally transfer into manufacturing in alignment with Manufacturing Engineers and Supply Chain.

This position reports to the and is part of located in and will be an on‑site role.

What you will do:

• Develop and manage project plans, including defining roles and responsibilities, and overseeing resource allocation and risk management
• Provide technical leadership, confidently guiding teams through complex projects and engineering challenges
• Apply a strong working knowledge of 3D CAD design to support and drive innovative product development activities
• Ensure clear, consistent communication, including reporting project progress and key updates to leadership teams
• Drive effective problem‑solving while fostering strong team collaboration and cross‑functional communication

Who you are:

• BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or a HND/HNC/apprenticeship
• combined with significant direct work experience
• Considerable work experience in an R&D environment
• Experienced in leading through project management and/or design roles
• Good understanding of 3D CAD design
• Able to manage own daily workload and accomplishing tasks with minimal supervision

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

if applicable for role

• Ability to travel – up to 20% travel, overnight, across the world
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

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

• An R&D environment
• Engineering or technical leadership

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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.