Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Automation Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for resolving daily tactical issues and contributing to continuous improvement and automation initiatives in the production of bioprocessing hardware solutions. This is an on-site position based in Shrewsbury, MA, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The role is part of the Upstream Fluid Management (UFM) Hardware Manufacturing Engineering Team.

• Manufacturing Technical Expertise:
  Assist in troubleshooting automation software and hardware systems, contribute to the development of manufacturing tools and fixtures, and help resolve day-to-day operational issues in production.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  
  Support product engineering and new product automation teams in implementing and maintaining PLC, SCADA, and networking systems for bioreactor production operations across platforms like Aveva, Delta
  
  V, and PlantPAx
• Process Readiness:
  Support efforts to align automation processes with manufacturing readiness for upstream bioprocessing hardware, identifying areas for improvement and sustaining production.
• Quality and Process Optimizations:
  Improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality by resolving automation challenges with practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Compliance Awareness:
  Support automation activities that uphold manufacturing quality standards and meet regulatory and company requirements through aligned and reliable processes.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or 3+ years of hands-on experience with bioprocessing hardware and automation equipment.
• Technical Exposure:
  Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA platforms such as Rockwell, Delta
  
  V or Plant
  
  PAx.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to assist in troubleshooting and apply basic analytical and planning skills in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Communication:
  Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and support documentation efforts.

• Industry experience in Bio-Science, Medical Devices, or Pharmaceuticals
• Ability to read electrical schematics and/or familiarity with upstream bioprocessing equipment, automation, and testing processes
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Studio 5000, Factory Talk View Studio, Delta
  
  V Explorer, or Delta
  
  V Live

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive benefit programs. 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. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities are available. For assistance, contact: