Senior R&D Hardware 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 Senior R&D Hardware Engineer for Cytiva is responsible for working within the Automation, Digital and Learning group to develop and build instrumentation, evaluate new technologies and support automation on products and platforms for the Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology and other markets. A key aspect will be acting as a team member subject matter expert, advising and leading project team members in electrical and electronics design.
This position is part of the Automation, Digital and Learning SME team located in Harbourgate, Portsmouth and will be a hybrid role. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.
What you will do:
Developing new design concepts in alignment with program strategy and industry standards
Providing expertise to ensure products are developed to meet current industry and customer requirements
Working with prototype design, build, and carrying out testing within laboratory environments
Building instrumentation for project teams from early concept phases to prototypes
Authoring protocol and test documentation for internal audience as well as end users
Providing ongoing expertise for technical problem solving
Providing electronics and electrical engineering expertise
Providing EMC expertise for prototype testing ensuring compliance with guidelines
The role will also include laboratory management in terms of risk assessments, COSHH assessments and general laboratory operation.
You will be required to support the project team by way of writing test documents, documenting design choices and providing instructional guides.
Documentation completion as per good documentation practices
Who you are:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent ( educational certificate. Other educational backgrounds considered when combined with relevant understanding of the market and technical material.
Significant hands on experience including time completing education and or gaining certification.
Professional experience applying relevant worldwide regulations for safety and compliance in hardware and software designs for the Biotechnology industry.
Additional Desirable Skills:
Experience with EMC requirements.
Previous laboratory or workshop management including safety practices
Proficient communication skills
At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.
At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what's next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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