Danaher

Automation Engineer II (PLC/DCS/SCADA)

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerDanaher
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted23 Sep 2026

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.

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Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Automation Engineer II is part of the Custom Engineering organization located in Pune and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you’ll do

Understand customer requirements, P&IDs, URS, required international standards compliances and accordingly Design, develop, configure, test, and commission automation solutions for Cytiva bioprocess systems (chromatography, filtration, TFF, single-use mixers etc.) that combine UNICORN system control software with Rockwell Automation PLC hardware and programming environments, in compliance with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, and S88 standards.
Have ability or readiness to learn to write/analyze technical proposals and costing. Utilize Instrumentation and automation detailed design engineering, Instrument Configuration and Calibration, prepare project schedules, loop diagrams, Instrument Index, cable schedules, Instrument Hookup drawings, Automation architecture, component selection, Control panel specifications, IO List preparation, Wiring Drawing verification, GA verification, etc.
Collaborate cross-functionally with suppliers, end users, project managers and other engineers to achieve elegant solutions. Perform testing, commissioning, and complete execution of all Instrumentation and Automation components in their project meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Providing training to users.
Perform UNICORN (Cytiva product) Configuration & Method Development; Rockwell PLC Development, Produce the Rockwell/UNICORN documentation set. Perform PLC/DCS/SCADA Automation Software testing, be able to debug and optimize code, write efficient coding as per best practices and have very good hand-on experience on Siemens platform. Should know about GAMP 5 and ERES compliance requirements. Should support product life cycle management and understand product obsolescence. Well versed with ISA and IEC standards, wiring rules and other standards.
Should be a good problem Solver.

Who you are

BE Instrumentation/Electrical/E& TC/Computer Science or equivalent. A higher degree or secondary degree in a related subject would be an advantage. Experience of project engineering / project management of equipment used in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing with relevant experience and knowledge to perform commissioning support on a filtration, separation, and purification system/equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry.
A minimum of 6+ years post qualification experience in Automation or similar position. Experience within the biopharmaceutical market is added advantage. Factory test work and/or site work experience.

Travel Requirements:

Willing to travel up to 25% of time for project follow up, inspection, SAT, troubleshooting at customer site.

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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