Lead Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Ex-MilitaryCareers.com USA; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming human health through innovative solutions in life sciences and biotechnology. As a Lead Automation Manufacturing Engineer, you will tackle operational challenges while collaborating with talented teams to improve automation processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving projects and work alongside passionate individuals who care for each other and their customers. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Care Program

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience with PLCs and SCADA systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for production issues.
• Enhance product quality and processes in manufacturing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Principles

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Associate's Degree with Experience

Tools

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

DeltaV Explorer

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 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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .

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.

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Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.