Job Detail

We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.

Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.

We are looking for a Mechatronic Engineer (m/f/d) who will be working in Eysins (Nyon) in Switzerland and be part of a multidisciplinary R&D team developing medical devices and manufacturing equipment aiming to process biological cells in the field of blood transplantation and cellular therapies. The Mechatronic Engineer (m/f/d) will be responsible for improving the existing equipment product portfolio, involving mechanical and electronical activities, and supporting a growing manufacturing product line from a technical perspective working with multiple stakeholders internally and work closely with external suppliers.

What you'll do

• Generate ideation around product improvement of existing equipment and perform technical feasibility studies as part of an R&D multidisciplinary group.


• Assess project specifications or change controls for improving the robustness, usability or the manufacturing of existing devices.


• Write project technical specifications, execute development and perform verification and validation activities with focus on quality, compliance and execution rigor.


• Review verification and validation documents with functional teams, ensuring the documentation meets compliance requirements and quality standards


• Perform and document technical root cause investigation in close R&D collaboration with hardware, software, application and disposable kit system matter experts.


• Work in close collaboration with other R&D team members, suppliers, Production, Supply Chain, Quality and product management.


• Mitigate project technical risks, resolve issues, deliver on-time and communicate effectively


• Ensure compliance with ISO13485 or ISO9001 standards and other QMS requirements

Who you are

• University degree or equivalent in engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics) required, good knowledge of quality and regulatory fields appreciated


• 3 - 5+ years of a successful experience in new product development, product care, project management and manufacturing equipment, ideally for the medical or life science industry involving cross-functional teams.


• Well-founded understanding of equipment system engineering disciplines, with preferably notion of human cell biology


• Demonstrated skills in improving, developing or manufacturing equipment platforms involving mechanics and electronics, experience in chipset firmware programing a plus


• Technical knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and statistical tools


• Knowledge and practical experience of relevant regulations (ISO 9001, ISO13485, cGMP)


• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills


• Self-starter able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Who we are

Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.

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Cytiva is a 3.5 billion USD global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to help us improve access to life-changing therapies that transform human health. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients.

As part of the Danaher family of companies, our work at Cytiva is supported by a global science and technology innovator. In addition to Danaher’s unrivaled leadership training and professional development programs, our relationship also provides expanded career opportunities across industries and brands. Together, we are united by a shared purpose: Helping Realize Life’s Potential.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.