Danaher
Senior Systems Engineer
Canada · Work style not stated · Full time
Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job
You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.
About the role
Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.
- EmployerDanaher
- LocationCanada
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences,diagnosticsand biotechnology?
AtCytiva, one ofDanaher’s15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—andwe’reall united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’llthrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Andby harnessingDanaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Working atCytivameans being at the forefront of providingnew solutionsto 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.
AtCytivayou 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.
Show full description
Learn about theDanaher Business Systemwhich makes everything possible.
The Senior Systems Engineer will help shape the future ofCytiva’smost advanced gloveless aseptic filling systems through technical excellence. This role leads machine-level systems engineering across architecture, requirements, integration, and verification—toadvance new aseptic filling technologiesand products, while supporting continuous improvement of industry-leadingworkcellssuch as the SA25 and Microcell.
This role reports to the Engineering Manager, Aseptic Fillingand is part of the engineering teamlocatedin Burnaby, BC and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
Lead system architecture and hands-on technical design for new aseptic fillingtechnologies—from concept through integration, V&V, and commercialization.
Collaborate acrossorganizationto translate stakeholderneeds into systemrequirements, design inputs, and verification strategies that support performance and product quality.
Driverisk analysis, design reviews,testingand root cause analysis toidentifyissues early, resolve technical challenges, and guide sound design decisions.
Provide systems engineeringleadershipacross cross-functional teams—aligning technical decisions, coordinating activities, and driving execution for complex automation projects.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in Systems,Mechatronics, Electrical,Controls, or Mechanical Engineering—or equivalent.
Experience developing complex automated or life sciences equipment, includinghands-ondesignexperience as a technical orprojectlead on cross-functional engineering efforts.
Experience translating user and stakeholder needs into requirements, design inputs,systemarchitecture, and subsystem interfaces—with clear traceability through V&V.
Experience applying risk analysis methods such as FMEA to guide design decisions and verificationstrategyfor automated equipment.
Experience leading or contributing across the engineering lifecycle—from concept generation and evaluation through design, build, integration, test, and V&V—using lightweight, practical frameworks to guide sound technical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
It would be a plus if you alsopossesspreviousexperience in:
Experience designing aseptic filling equipment, robotics systems, or machine vision systems.
Cytiva,a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whetherit’sa health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits atDanaher Benefits Info.
The salary rangefor this role is$90,000 -$125,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range ofpossible compensationfor this role at the time of this posting. This range may bemodifiedin 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 to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to access our website, and as applicable 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 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.
Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.
Staying safe while you apply
- Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
- Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
- Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.
Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.
Preparing for this role with ROLIVA
- Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
- Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
- Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.
Software engineer jobs in Canada
ROLIVA currently lists 456 open roles like this in Canada.
Employers hiring for this
- Autodesk30 open roles
- Okta26 open roles
- Capital One Financial25 open roles
- Arista Networks17 open roles
- General Motors16 open roles
Top skills asked for
Listings whose description mentions each term. A mention is not a requirement.
- Python210 postings
- AWS175 postings
- Java157 postings
- Kubernetes112 postings
- TypeScript110 postings
- Azure108 postings
- React99 postings
- JavaScript83 postings
Advertised salary for this role here
These are advertised ranges, not what people are paid.
- CAD a year, after annualising83,200–380,000 (22 listings, 10 employers)
At a glance
- Employment typeFull time
- SenioritySenior
- Employer posted
- Added to ROLIVA
- Last checked