Cytiva

life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology

LeadSystemDesigner

Uppsala, Sweden FULL TIME
The Brief

“Lead System Designer at Cytiva. Skills: System design, Bioprocess solutions, Regulatory compliance. Shaping the functionality, quality, and regulatory compliance of customized bioprocess solutions. Translating customer needs into specifications and system designs”

What You'll Achieve.

Accelerate your potential; Make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology; Turn ideas into impact; Transform human health; Help customers solve their most complex challenges

Industry & Context.

life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Problem solver

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional international travel, Periodic early or late calls depending on customer location

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MSc or BSc in Engineering, Physics, or Biotechnology, or equivalent knowledge and experience, Previous experience in product or process development with a technical interest, Quality-focused, Proficient in English, written and spoken

Nice to Have

Experience in project management, Experience in regulated environments, Swedish language skills

What You'll Do.

Shaping the functionality

and regulatory compliance of customized bioprocess solutions

Translating customer needs into specifications and system designs

Guiding cross‑functional engineering teams

Ensuring that internal

and regulatory requirements are fully captured and implemented

Interpreting customer specifications and translating them into clear system requirements and design solutions

Leading and participating in internal and external design reviews

Coordinating design activities across Mechanical

and Automation engineering disciplines

Selecting components and equipment

Ensuring full regulatory compliance of the product

Collaborating with Production

Representing the design team during customer acceptance testing

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation design engineers, as well as Production, Manufacturing, Service, and Verification teams; Coordinate design activities across Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation engineering disciplines; Collaborate with Production, Verification, Manufacturing, and Service teams; Working in smaller teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Proficient in English, written and spoken

Process & Methodology

Project management

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