Continuous Improvement Engineering Intern summer 2027

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.

We are seeking a hands-on, action-oriented DBS Engineer Intern to drive operational excellence through the practical application of Danaher Business System (DBS) and Lean principles. This role is ideal for an engineering student who thrives on the shop floor, enjoys building and testing solutions in real time, and is passionate about solving complex problems through experimentation and iteration. You will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain operations, using data, engineering rigor, and trystorming to deliver measurable results.

What you will do:

• Design, build, and test process improvements using Lean tools such as 3P, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Lead trystorming sessions to rapidly prototype and validate new ideas directly on the shop floor.
• Apply industrial engineering techniques (e.g., time studies, layout optimization, capacity modeling) to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Facilitate and participate in Kaizen events, collaborating with operators, engineers, and leadership to identify and implement improvements.
• Develop and implement data-driven solutions using statistical analysis, simulations, and modeling to optimize performance.
• Support Hoshin Kanri and breakthrough objectives by translating strategic goals into executable engineering projects.
• Create and maintain standard work, process documentation, and visual controls to sustain improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement production systems, including equipment layout, material flow, and ergonomics.
• Mentor and coach team members in Lean thinking and DBS tools through hands-on engagement and training.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure improvements are sustained and aligned with SQCDM goals.

Who You Are:

• Current student working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business, or design.
• Demonstrated experience with hands-on process improvement, including prototyping, testing, and iteration.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Daily Management, and Visual Controls.
• Proficiency in data analysis and engineering tools (Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, simulation software).

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

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; able to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a bias for action.

The hourly range for this role is $25.00. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the rate of compensation for this role at the time of this posting.

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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