Design Engineer II

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.

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The Design Engineer II is responsible for designing and developing bioprocess equipment used in pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. This role involves creating detailed engineering designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for fluid management, filtration, and process automation systems.

This position reports to the Senior Manager Engineering and is part of the Custom Engineering department at Cytiva India located at Hinjewadi Pune and will be an on-site role. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What will you do:

• Create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for bioprocess equipment (e.g., skids, pressure vessels, piping assemblies).
• Develop P&IDs, GA drawings, and BOMs using CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD or equivalent).
• Ensure designs meet ASME, BPE, and GMP standards. Support design optimization for cost, quality, and lead-time improvements.
• Pressure vessel calculations and design as per ASME standards Follow and maintain change control procedure for design and face design audits.
• Work closely with process engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.

Who are you:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in equipment design for bioprocess, pharmaceutical, or food & beverage industries.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Knowledge of ASME BPE, GMP, and hygienic design standards.
• Familiarity with pressure vessel design codes and piping standards.

Travel Requirements:

• Ready to travel to customer and supplier locations to understand the requirements

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

• Experience with orbital welding and sanitary tubing design.
• Understanding of automation interfaces and skid integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

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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