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Lead Automation Engineer

Student-Friendly Entry-Level
Company

Cytiva

Location

burnaby, Canada

Posted

June 04, 2026

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About This Opportunity

What You Will Do

  • Design and implement advanced control strategies for complex automation equipment from early development through system integration and testing.
  • Develop and optimize PLC and HMI programs using modular programming standards and industry best practices.
  • Specify and integrate advanced sensors and actuators (vision systems, servo and stepper motors, multi‑axis motions, etc.).
  • Conduct system‑level structured troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and software domains; analyze root cause and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with product management and cross‑functional teams to translate stakeholder needs into detailed engineering requirements, design documentation, and verification/validation strategies.

Who you are

  • A mechatronics or automation engineer, with a Bachelor’s or equivalent and a passion for building complex automation equipment.
  • Proficient in P...