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Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Project Engineer Automation Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBad Kreuznach, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed BA or MA degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • At least five years of professional experience in automation engineering.
  • Experience selecting electrical components and creating electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, particularly Siemens controllers and SIMATIC WinCC.
  • Experience troubleshooting and solving problems during commissioning and ongoing production operations.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with the ability to coordinate tasks systematically and develop suitable technical solutions.
  • Very good German language skills at C1 level and English language skills at B2 level.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation projects from concept through implementation and provide post-commissioning support for systems in the production environment.
  • Convert manual assembly and packaging processes into automated manufacturing solutions to increase production capacity of existing technologies.
  • Monitor system performance and equipment functionality, support technical questions, and conduct training for operators and engineers.
  • Create and maintain technical project documentation and document maintenance activities.
  • Conduct validation activities and continuously develop existing control and operating systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience collaborating with engineering support teams, suppliers, and external partners to implement automated manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of fault analysis and troubleshooting for automation and electronic systems.
  • Experience training maintenance and production teams.
  • Openness to new technologies and a strong affinity for continuous improvement.
  • Professional experience in the life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Knowledge of applicable GMP/GDocP requirements, change management, and qualification and validation processes (IQ, OQ, PQ).

About the Company

Danaher

Makes tools for drug research and medical testing

Danaher makes instruments, tests and laboratory supplies for drug developers, researchers and clinicians, spanning the path from biological research to clinical patient diagnosis. Its businesses include Cytiva for drug manufacturing, SCIEX for chemical analysis and Beckman Coulter for laboratory testing, linking specialized tools across healthcare workflows. Customers use its equipment to study cells, produce biological medicines and analyze patient samples; the group earns money by selling instruments, reagents, software and support services through its operating companies. Danaher was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1984

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