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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.
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The Senior Engineer is responsible for new product development or improvement projects and designs for hardware and / or disposable devices for the biotech industry and market. You will work from early phase (definition of specs) of the initiative through design, testing and validation with the Product Manager and the R&D Engineers and finally transfer into manufacturing in alignment with Manufacturing Engineers and Supply Chain.
This position reports to the and is part of located in and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Develop and manage project plans, including defining roles and responsibilities, and overseeing resource allocation and risk management
- Provide technical leadership, confidently guiding teams through complex projects and engineering challenges
- Apply a strong working knowledge of 3D CAD design to support and drive innovative product development activities
- Ensure clear, consistent communication, including reporting project progress and key updates to leadership teams
- Drive effective problem-solving while fostering strong team collaboration and cross-functional communication
Who you are:
- BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or a HND/HNC/apprenticeship
- combined with significant direct work experience
- Considerable work experience in an R&D environment
- Experienced in leading through project management and/or design roles
- Good understanding of 3D CAD design
- Able to manage own daily workload and accomplishing tasks with minimal supervision
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role
- Ability to travel – up to 20% travel, overnight, across the world
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- An R&D environment
- Engineering or technical leadership
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.
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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
- BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or HND/HNC/apprenticeship
- Significant direct work experience
- Considerable work experience in an R&D environment
- Experience leading through project management and/or design roles
- Good understanding of 3D CAD design
- Ability to manage own daily workload with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel up to 20%, including overnight and international travel
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Previous experience in an R&D environment
- Engineering or technical leadership experience
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Danaher Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Danaher Corporation.
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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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What We Do
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.
