Controls & Automation Engineering Co‑Op

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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.

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The Controls & Automation Engineering Co‑Op is responsible for supporting ongoing engineering, compliance, and equipment readiness initiatives across the manufacturing site. This role provides hands‑on exposure to automation systems, production processes, and engineering documentation while contributing to operational improvements, commissioning activities, and quality system enhancements.

This position reports to the Global Sr Manager Controls and Automation and is part of the Advanced Engineering Team located in Pensacola FL and will be an on-site role.  

What you will do:

• Assist with data collection, downtime analysis, production performance monitoring, and support quality and inspection system improvements using sensors, cameras, and data tracking tools.
• Support automation system validation and commissioning activities, including I/O checks, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and instrumentation systems.
• Update and organize controls and technical documentation, and partner with operations and maintenance teams to support equipment readiness, safety verification, and problem resolution.

Who you are:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in controls, instrumentation, automation systems, or industrial equipment, with a desire to learn in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production setting.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Not Applicable

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

• Previous internship or co‑op experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, supporting engineering, maintenance, or operations teams.
• Hands‑on exposure to controls and automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, troubleshooting, or working with industrial sensors and instrumentation.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll 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.

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