Mechanical Engineer

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

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.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing quality products that support life-changing advances in therapeutics that satisfy the demands and expectations of our customers.

This position reports to the Mechanical Manager and is part of the Engineering R&D located in Vancouver, Canada and will be an on-site role.  

What you will do:

• Design & verification of drug manufacturing equipment and associated products.
• Collaboration with operations team members to create drawings, work instructions and fixtures while following rigorous change control processes.
• Contribute to process development and best practices within the Mechanical Engineering team.
• Develop test plans, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, calculations and tolerance analysis and present actionable conclusions in design review meetings.
• Participate in the containment, evaluation, investigation and resolution of quality events with external suppliers, incoming quality control and supplier quality management.

Who you are:

• A recognized provincial/territorial 4 year engineering degree in one of the following relevant areas: mechanical engineering, engineering physics, industrial automation or mechatronics with a minimum of 8 years in product development/R&D.
• You have proficiency with 3D parametric design software, finite element analysis, and product lifecycle management software.
• You have experience with manufacturing processes encompassing single-use consumables, sheet metal fabrication, machining, plastic injection molding, 3D printing, or pressurized fluid systems,
• You have knowledge of ASME Y14.5 with a focus on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• System design, biotechnology, sealing technologies, sanitary equipment design, or material chemical compatibilities.

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 is 95,000 - 120,000 CAD. 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 and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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. 

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.