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.
As a Lead System Designer at Cytiva, you will play a central role in shaping the functionality, quality, and regulatory compliance of our customized bioprocess solutions. You will be the technical anchor throughout the project lifecycle, and responsible for translating customer needs into specifications and system designs, guiding cross‑functional engineering teams, and ensuring that internal, external, and regulatory requirements are fully captured and implemented.
This role sits at the heart of our Custom Engineering organization, where you will collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation design engineers, as well as Production, Manufacturing, Service, and Verification teams. Most projects are customer‑specific, run for 6–12 months, and involve cross‑functional teams of 8–10 colleagues.
Because Cytiva serves customers worldwide, the role may include occasional international travel and periodic early or late calls depending on customer location.
What You’ll Do
Interpret customer specifications and translate them into clear system requirements and design solutions.
Lead and participate in internal and external design reviews, representing the system design perspective.
Coordinate design activities across Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive system integration.
Select components and equipment that meet functional, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure full regulatory compliance of the product throughout the design process.
Collaborate with Production, Verification, Manufacturing, and Service teams to support smooth project execution and product lifecycle continuity.
Represent the design team during customer acceptance testing, providing technical expertise and ensuring successful handover.
Who you are:
You hold an MSc or BSc in Engineering, Physics, or Biotechnology, or have equivalent knowledge and experience.
You have previous experience in product or process development with a strong technical interest.
You are quality-focused, preferably with experience in project management and in regulated environments.
You enjoy working in smaller teams and have excellent communication skills.
You are a self-starter—energized and results-oriented. You are service-minded, comfortable leading others, and a strong problem solver.
You are proficient in English, written and spoken.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Swedish language skills
Application
We continuously assess candidates and invite them for interviews, so please don’t hesitate to write and send in the application. The recruitment will be completed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
We look forward to seeing your application.
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.
Skills Required
- MSc or BSc in Engineering, Physics, or Biotechnology
- Experience in product or process development
- Experience in regulated environments
- Excellent communication skills
Cepheid Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.
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What We Do
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