Operational Technology Systems Engineer

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Cytiva is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

The Automation Systems Engineer will be based at our new Chromatography Resins Site in Muskegon, MI. This new state of the art facility is continuing to ramp up to full production in the coming years. During this initial phase, the Automation Systems Engineer will work to implement a complex OT infrastructure for manufacturing operations. Once the infrastructure is implemented, the role will transition to a more traditional cadence focusing on continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting issues as they arise. 

What you’ll do:

• Maintenance, development, and system support for users of site operational technology applications
• Coordinate life cycle management of operational technology hardware and software with users and other technology leaders
• Manage and respond to user support requests and requests for enhancement
• Act as the site’s primary contact point and liaison between IT and OT teams
• Support computer system validation activities

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field (IT, computer science, electrical engineering, computer system and network administration, etc.)
• Experience in system management and support
• Working knowledge of operational technology applications and lifecycle management
• Great communication skills and the desire to work in multidisciplinary teams to support OT systems in a 24/7 environment

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in chemical plant operations, mining/mineral processing, pulp or paper processing, or life science operations
• Knowledge of specific applications including but not limited to: Oracle Process Manufacturing, Pas-X, Snitcher label printing, PI System, ABB 800xA, Rockwell PlantPAx, and Emerson DeltaV
• Experience with full life cycle management of operational technologies

Additional requirements:

• Able to sit or stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• Able navigate through process plant safely
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs

At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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