Cytiva
life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology, biopharmaceutical
SeniorSystemEngineer
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“Senior System Engineer at Cytiva. Skills: System Engineering, software development, system requirements, verification strategies, system‑level testing. work at the intersection of software, hardware, and bioprocessing applications. contributing to advanced systems that support our customers in the biopharmaceutical industry”
What You'll Achieve.
accelerate your potential; make a real difference; turn ideas into impact; transform human health; accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology
Industry & Context.
solve their most complex challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Life Science or Engineering, such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent, Several years of hands‑on experience working with chromatography and/or filtration processes, Experience from industrial or academic life‑science environments, preferably within product or system development, Proven experience working cross‑functionally in multidisciplinary R&D teams, Both Swedish and English as working languages
Nice to Have
Experience with UNICORN software development, Hands‑on experience with ÄKTA laboratory systems or large‑scale ÄKTA equipment
What You'll Do.
work at the intersection of software
and bioprocessing applications
contributing to advanced systems that support our customers in the biopharmaceutical industry
take a system‑level perspective on the development
and lifecycle support of complex products within our UNICORN software ecosystem and ÄKTA platforms
ensure solutions that are robust
and fit for use in regulated environments
Contribute to software development from a user and system perspective
ensuring alignment with customer needs
Drive delivery of new software functionality and products within the UNICORN software ecosystem
and document user and system requirements
Define and author verification strategies and test procedures
and coordinate system‑level testing and verification across functions
Actively participate in development planning and deliver on team commitments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams; Collaborate closely with software engineers, hardware engineers, UX designers, and test engineers
Process & Methodology
development planning, deliver on team commitments
Full Job Description
**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. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. Cytiva is seeking a **Senior System Engineer** to join our dynamic R&D team in Uppsala. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and bioprocessing applications, contributing to advanced systems that support our customers in the biopharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will take a system‑level perspective on the development, verification, and lifecycle support of complex products within our UNICORN software ecosystem and ÄKTA platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure solutions that are robust, scalable, and fit for use in regulated environments. This onsite position is part of the System Engineering R&D department located at our Uppsala site. **What you 'll do:** * Contribute to software development from a user and system perspective, ensuring strong alignment with customer needs. * Drive delivery of new softwa
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