Lead Electrical Engineer

Bring more to life. 

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. 

The Lead Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of electrical systems for advanced industrial automation equipment, including aseptic filling workcells.  

This role reports to the Engineering Manager, Aseptic Filling and is part of the Engineering Team located in Burnaby, BC and will be an on-site role.   

What you will do: 

• Develop comprehensive electrical design documentation for industrial automation systems—such as schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of materials—using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks). 

• Design and implement electrical systems from early-stage R&D prototypes to production-ready solutions, including component specification and sizing, DFMEA, requirements traceability (RTM), verification and validation testing, and compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, CE, UL, CSA). 

• Support hands-on activities related to cable assembly, electrical component integration, equipment installation, and other development and testing tasks. 

• Create and optimize 3D layouts of electrical components within enclosures, control panels, and junction boxes, aligning with manufacturability, serviceability, and safety requirements. 

• Drive continuous improvement of existing products through cross-functional collaboration (mechanical, controls, manufacturing, quality, etc.), delivering robust, integrated automation solutions. 

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3–7 years of relevant industry experience, including development of electrical and pneumatic design documentation using platforms like AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical. 

• Hands-on experience with electrical system integration, from wiring and panel builds to commissioning activities. 

• Solid understanding of industrial components such as motors, drives, sensors, and automation equipment. 

• Experience supporting cross-functional engineering projects, contributing to planning, prioritization, risk tracking, and execution of technical milestones. 

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including application of structured engineering methodologies such as DfX, DFMEA, and root cause analysis, with the ability to work effectively in both R&D and production environments. 

It would be a plus if you also possess: 

• Working knowledge of electrical safety and regulatory standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, CE, UL, CSA). 

• Registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) as a P.Eng., EIT, etc.

• Experience with PCB/PCBA design and circuit analysis. 

• Experience with power systems and/or power electronics. 

• Experience with robotics systems or motion control (servo/stepper systems). 

• High-level familiarity with PLC-controlled automation systems and industrial controls architecture. 

• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies or structured problem-solving frameworks (e.g., Lean, DBS).