System Engineer

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
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 now looking for a System Engineer to the System Engineering section, R&D in Uppsala.
As a System engineer, you will get the opportunity to work with world-leading products in Life Sciences, and work daily with fantastically talented and committed colleagues. You will be involved in the entire product life cycle from development to maintenance and support.
The section is part of the Downstream Systems department which develops instrument and software for liquid chromatography (ÄKTA System and UNIOCORN software). Within the department we have many different competences such as mechanics, electronics, system and application, and we work in close collaboration with the software department, Downstream Software. The work is conducted in an agile framework and organized around teams, where we develop products for Life Sciences industry and academia.
The mission of R&D is to provide a steady stream of new products to meet and solve the challenges of our customers. This role includes product development activities as well as line activities.
What you’ll do
You will contribute in all phases of development of our products, from specifying the need from the customer, develop test-and verification plans including test procedures, to perform verification and validation of the instruments and software’s, and develop user documentation and training material.
Your main tasks will include;
Deliver new software products to the market and our customers
Work in a multidisciplinary environment, side-by-side with software developers and System Engineers, to reach common short- and long-term goals
Contribute with product and customer expertise across the organization
As part of a team, plan and deliver the teams commitments. Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals
Understand the need from the customer and define new software features
Create user- and system requirements for software, and procedures for verification
Plan, execute and report results from verification and validation of system and sub-system
Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product in collaboration with the team
Independently solve problems of "trouble shooting character" in project and/or line related work
Continuously work with improvements regarding ways of working

Who you are
Master’s degree from relevant life science discipline, e.g. Biotechnology or equal
Minimum 2 years of industrial experience
UNICORN and chromatography knowledge with a strong customer focus are highly desired
Knowledge & experience from software product development
Experience from work in multidisciplinary environments
Experience of system and/or software specification, verification and validation
Knowledge and experience of test management systems is desired
Demonstrated problem solving ability with proven analytical skills
Demonstrated ability of planning, executing experiments and evaluating results
Interest in user experience aspects and system and software workflows
Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
Demonstrated ability to deliver according to deadlines
Resourceful and proactive
Ability to take own initiatives and find ways to come to decisions
Ability to work and act cross-functionally in the organization
Structured and organized team player with good interpersonal skills
Swedish and English as working languages

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.
Our business is growing quickly and we hire across the board. Interview and selection will happen continuously and an opening can be filled before last day of application, December 5th. We look forward to reading your application!
Want to know more? Experience life at Cytiva on our Careers website, Instagram channel and LinkedIn page!
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.
Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world.