Senior Director of Advanced Engineering of Device, Automation & Preventative Maintenance (Remote) in Washington DC, District Of Columbia

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 therapeutic

The Senior Director of Advanced Engineering for Device, Automation and Preventive Maintenance Director for Cytiva is responsible for the advancement of quality of our products and productivity within our plants through improved technology and automation installments. In this role, the associate would intake feedback from manufacturing on existing pain points and provide solutions through technology advancements. The responsibility for creating and successfully deploying a global Preventive Maintenance system within the Filtration organization will reside in this team.

What you will do:

  • Lead team in the planning and execution of a new manufacturing line or upgrade of existing infrastructure/equipment to improve reliability and repeatability of equipment
  • Development and application of new technology to drive improved OEE
  • Project cost/budget development, tracking, and reporting.
  • Create and deploy a standard and business unit-wide preventive maintenance program including spare inventory management.
  • Application of the above in projects with total project values of > $1 million.
  • Create a team that transforms how we manufacture devices in the futureWho you are:
  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is usually required; a master’s degree or MBA may be preferred
  • Develop engineering team that will support improved OEE of device plants through initiatives that drive productivity, decrease downtime and improve quality
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for automation initiatives aligned with organizational goals
  • Proficiency in automation technologies, frameworks, and tools relevant to the industry
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

  • Ability to travel – 50 % travel, overnight, within territory or locations US/EU/Puerto Rico

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

  • Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their application in automation would be advantageous
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for group initiatives aligned with organizational goals
  • Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and project managementAt Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

The salary range for this role is $ 170K-$295K . 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages 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.

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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