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The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems for advanced industrial automation equipment, including aseptic filling workcells— from early-stage prototypes to product sustainment. This position reports to the Director of Engineering, Aseptic Filling and is part of the Engineering team located in Burnaby, BC and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
Lead mechanical design for complex automated equipment from concept through prototyping, integration, verification, release, and continuous improvement.
Design precision mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, actuator-driven assemblies, pneumatics, and equipment interfaces for automated manufacturing platforms.
Own mechanical design direction, technical reviews, and release deliverables, including CAD models, drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, BOMs, and engineering change records.
Lead mechanical troubleshooting and design refinement for build, commissioning, manufacturing, supplier, service, and quality escalations.
Apply analysis, testing, DFM/DFA, design risk methods, and structured problem solving while coaching others to improve technical rigor and decision quality.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Long-standing experience designing automated equipment, precision mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, actuator-driven systems, and complex motion assemblies.
Advanced proficiency creating production-ready mechanical design packages, including CAD models, drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, BOMs, engineering change records, and release documentation.
Demonstrated ability to apply analysis, design risk methods, and manufacturability principles while providing technical leadership through trade-off decisions, design reviews, and structured problem solving.
Experience advancing early-stage technologies from concept through prototype build, test, verification, and design iteration, while supporting manufacturing, service, or quality issues through structured troubleshooting.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Experience with advanced mechanical analysis, including finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, vibration analysis, or reliability modeling.
Experience managing cross-functional engineering projects, including planning, prioritization, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of technical milestones.
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.
The salary range for this role is $90,000 -$125,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance 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.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Long-standing experience designing automated equipment, precision mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, actuator-driven systems, and complex motion assemblies.
- Advanced proficiency producing production-ready mechanical design packages including CAD models, drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, BOMs, engineering change records, and release documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to apply analysis, design risk methods, manufacturability principles, and provide technical leadership through trade-offs and design reviews.
- Experience advancing early-stage technologies from concept through prototype build, test, verification, and supporting manufacturing, service, or quality.
- On-site work in Burnaby, BC (role based in Burnaby engineering team).
- Experience with advanced mechanical analysis (FEA, CFD, vibration analysis, reliability modeling).
- Experience managing cross-functional engineering projects including planning, prioritization, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
