Controls & Automation Engineer

Radiometer; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Controls & Electrical Engineer I to support design, development, implementation, and maintenance of electrical and control systems in manufacturing environments. This entry‑level role works under senior engineers and will be on‑site in Pensacola, FL.

You will assist with PLC and HMI logic, document control systems, troubleshoot issues, and support validation, installation, commissioning, and startup activities for automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, or computer engineering.
• Experience in electrical, controls, or automation engineering (co-op or internship acceptable).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and grow into increased technical responsibilities.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of electrical concepts, control systems, NEC requirements, automation safety standards and ability to read Electrical schematics (AutoCAD a plus).
• Familiarity with troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment and industrial electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing manufacturing processes and identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Support documentation including modification of electrical and control systems schematics, control narratives, and standard procedures.
• Assist with writing, testing, and debugging PLC and HMI control logic.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, control, and process‑related issues.
• Support validation, installation, commissioning, and startup activities for automation projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

Electrical schematics reading

Automation engineering

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls/Automation/Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming software

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.

Controls & Electrical Engineer I

The Controls & Electrical Engineer I is responsible for supporting the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of electrical and control systems used in manufacturing and industrial environments. This entry‑level role works under the guidance of senior engineers and project leaders to assist with PLC‑based hardware and software, automation projects, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Global Sr Manager Controls and Automation and is part of the Advanced Engineering Team located in Pensacola FL and will be an on‑site role.

What you will do:

• Assist in analyzing manufacturing processes and identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements, improvement of new processes, technologies, and equipment to support OEE improvements
• Support documentation including modification of electrical and control systems schematics, control narratives, and standard procedures
• Assist with writing, testing, and debugging PLC and HMI control logic
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, control, and process‑related issues
• Support validation, installation, commissioning, and startup activities for automation projects

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Experience in electrical, controls, or automation engineering (co‑op or internship experience acceptable)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow into increased technical
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Internship or co‑op experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Basic knowledge of electrical concepts, control systems, NEC requirements, automation safety standards and ability to read and develop electrical schematics (AutoCAD experience preferred)
• Familiarity with troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment and common industrial electrical components (sensors, VFDs, motors, relays, PLC I/O)

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. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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