Lead Automation Engineer

What You Will Do

• Design and implement advanced control strategies for complex automation equipment from early development through system integration and testing.
• Develop and optimize PLC and HMI programs using modular programming standards and industry best practices.
• Specify and integrate advanced sensors and actuators (vision systems, servo and stepper motors, multi‑axis motions, etc.).
• Conduct system‑level structured troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and software domains; analyze root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with product management and cross‑functional teams to translate stakeholder needs into detailed engineering requirements, design documentation, and verification/validation strategies.

• A mechatronics or automation engineer, with a Bachelor’s or equivalent and a passion for building complex automation equipment.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI programming, with experience applying object‑oriented or modular software design principles.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics and actuator control (stepper and servo motors), with a practical understanding of feedback control, system dynamics, and tuning methods (state space analysis, frequency response, PID methods).
• Have a solid foundation in mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems design.
• Demonstrates systems thinking, structured problem solving and is able to decompose complex problems.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, early‑stage R&D environments with high ambiguity.

• Machine vision, Robotics Design
• Project management

Cytiva offers comprehensive competitive benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance to eligible employees.

The salary range for this role is $77,500 - $111,200. This role is also eligible for bonus and incentive pay.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. Availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or other compensation is at the Company's sole discretion.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation for the job application or interview process.