R&D Automation Engineer

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

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. 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.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The R&D Automation Software Engineer for Cytiva is responsible for the development efforts of Automation projects, designing reliable products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

This position is part of the Upstream and Fluid Management R&D organization located in Belgium and will be an on-site position. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Create wiring diagrams and designing pneumatic systems using Eplan Tools. Select components and perform power calculations. Build prototype panels with appropriate certifications (BA5). Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards such as IEC-61010, IEC-60204-1, IEC-61326-1, RED, CE, NRTL, etc.

• Create new PLC and HMI software based on requirements, existing Cytiva libraries and guidelines. Create, review and maintain automation requirements based on customer requirements, including relevant regulations, standards, norms or guidelines.
• Execute automation functions in projects, including writing design documentation, risk assessment, verification processes, cybersecurity, and related tasks, where coordination and oversight capabilities are helpful.
• Execute software creation tasks through engagement, collaboration, and indirect influence of resources to obtain consensus in a global organization, while connecting with people empathetically, energizing and motivating your teammates, and inspiring them to work toward the project goals, all while complying with design controls, applicable regulations, GDP, and internal processes.
• Efficiently and comprehensively communicate the development progress to project teams and stakeholders while ensuring all the product Automation requirements are being addressed by the appropriate owners.

The essential requirements of the job include:
• Some years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Automation engineering, Software engineering, or other related field. Master’s degree preferred;

• Experienced on Eplan Tool (Or similar with eagerness to learn Eplan) – Wiring diagrams and pneumatic design, with 3D CAD cabinets as a plus. Expertise on component selection, power calculation. Hand-on ability to build prototype test panels, having the appropriate BA5 certification.
• Experienced on developing software for automated systems (PLC/HMI software development – Siemens TIA Portal) and new emerging technologies (AI, MTP, …)
• Being able to work in a heavily regulated industry and have a good understanding of relevant industry, regulatory and design standards and guidelines (GAMP5, IEC-61010, IEC-60204-1, IEC-61326-1, RED, CE, NRTL, 21CFR11, ISA-88, IEC-62443)
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across all levels within a global, multidisciplinary team, including written and verbal communication. Fluent English is mandatory.

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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