Senior Automation Engineer PLC/DCS/SCADA

Danaher; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, part of Danaher, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer in Pune to lead electrical, instrumentation, and automation design, development, and lifecycle management for biopharma systems. You will ensure compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and industry standards, while guiding technical teams and coordinating with global groups.

Role requires deep experience with PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms, systems such as chromatography and filtration, and travel up to 40% for project execution and

Qualifications

• BE Instrumentation/Electrical/ETC/Computer Science or equivalent; higher degree advantageous.
• Minimum of 10+ years post qualification experience in Automation or similar position; biopharmaceutical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for technical proposal development, project estimation, solution architecture development, detailed engineering, and execution for systems such as chromatography, filtration, TFF, and single-use platforms; includes documentation and wiring/GA drawings.
• Showcase expertise in PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms (Siemens, Emerson, etc.) with knowledge of TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS7, DeltaV; responsible for software design, configuration, testing, validation, and commissioning while ensuring GMP/compliance.
• Drive FAT, SAT, startup, troubleshooting, training, and customer acceptance activities for projects; manage risks, ensure on-time delivery, and support lifecycle management and cybersecurity considerations.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct technical reviews, support continuous improvement, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, project managers, and global teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Proposal development

System architecture

Education

BE Instrumentation/Electrical/ETC/Computer Science

Tools

TIA Portal

WinCC

PCS7

DeltaV

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 (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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 (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible

The Senior Automation Engineer encompasses leading the work of Electrical (15%), Instrumentation (20%) and Automation (65%) and is responsible for executing the design, development, implementation, validation, commissioning, and lifecycle management of automation, instrumentation, and electrical solutions for Cytiva. Acting as a technical expert, the role requires a deep understanding of customer requirements, URS, P&IDs, process control philosophies, international standards, and regulatory compliance requirements to deliver robust, compliant, and customer-focused solutions.

This position is part of the Custom Engineering organization located in Pune and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you’ll do

• Act as SME for technical proposal development, project estimation, solution architecture development, detailed engineering, and execution activities for systems such as chromatography, filtration, TFF, Single-Use Mixing platforms etc. Responsibilities include preparation and review of automation architectures, IO Lists, Instrument Indexes, instrument configuration and calibration documentation, loop diagrams, cable schedules, instrument hookup drawings, control panel specifications, component selection, and verification of wiring and GA drawings

• Showcase expertise in PLC/DCS/SCADA platforms like Siemens, Emerson etc, with working knowledge of TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS7, DeltaV and other Similar systems. The engineer will act as SME of software design, configuration, development, testing, debugging, optimization, validation, and commissioning activities while ensuring compliance with GAMP 5, ERES, 21 CFR Part 11, S88, ISA, IEC, GMP, and other applicable standards. Responsibilities also include generation and review of automation documentation, change controls, and validation-related deliverables.

• Drive FAT, SAT, startup, troubleshooting, training, and customer acceptance activities related to EIA for projects while ensuring the projects and Products are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The engineer will proactively identify technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and support product lifecycle management, standardization initiatives, cybersecurity considerations, and obsolescence planning

• Mentoring junior engineers, conducting technical reviews, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, project managers, and global engineering teams to deliver innovative and scalable solutions.

Who you are

• BE Instrumentation/Electrical/E& TC/Computer Science or equivalent. A higher degree or secondary degree in a related subject would be an advantage. Experience of project engineering / project management of equipment used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing with relevant experience and knowledge to perform commissioning support on a filtration, separation, and purification system/equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry.

• A minimum of 10+ years post qualification experience in Automation or similar position. Experience within the biopharmaceutical market is added advantage. Factory test work and/or site work experience.

Travel Requirements

• The position requires willingness to travel up to 40% for project execution, inspections, FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support activities.

• For more information, visit www.danaher.com .