Senior Automation Engineer PLC/DCS/SCADA

Cytiva; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Pune, part of Danaher’s network, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation, instrumentation, and electrical solutions. You will guide design, validation, and lifecycle management for biopharma systems on-site in Pune, working with global teams to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in automation, strong PLC/DCS/SCADA expertise, and a BE in Instrumentation or Electrical.

Qualifications

• BE in instrumentation/electrical or equivalent with relevant biopharma project experience.
• 10+ years post-qualification experience in automation or related field; pharma focus is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for proposal development, project estimation, architecture and execution for systems like chromatography, filtration, TFF, and single-use platforms.
• Lead software design, configuration, testing, and validation across PLC/DCS/SCADA environments while ensuring GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Drive FAT/SAT, startup, troubleshooting, training, and customer acceptance for Cypress projects and ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget.
• Mentor juniors, perform technical reviews, and collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable engineering solutions.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Project engineering

Mentoring

Education

BE Instrumentation/Electrical/ETC

Tools

Siemens

Emerson

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?

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 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.

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.