Danaher Corporation

Engineering Co-op

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Medical DevicesIndustries

About Cytiva

Be part of something altogether life-changing! 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. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

Engineering Co-op - Nanomedicine

The Engineering Co-op for Cytiva Nanomedicine is responsible for supporting the R&D team's scientific, product development, and product support goals including design support, planning and executing of tests, building test jigs and fixtures, and design documentation. This position is part of the Engineering team located onsite in Vancouver, BC. The co-op term will be from September 8, 2025 - May 1, 2026.

What you will do

  • Design support - including prototyping design of electromechanical subsystems for new commercial instrumentation.
  • Create test plans based on product requirements and execute tests to completion, including test reporting and identification of future work.
  • Develop test fixtures to support test execution.
  • Develop software tools to analyze and report data.

Who you are

  • Studying Nanotechnology Engineering, Engineering Physics, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, or any other multi-disciplinary degree.
  • Knowledge of mechanical design, electrical circuits and circuit design, and/or software tools.
  • Experience with the design, fabrication and testing of prototype instruments.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SolidWorks /3D CAD software

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary: The annual salary range for this role is 40k-50k CAD/year. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

Employment Type

  • Employment Type: Full time

Location Type

  • Location Type: [Location Type Not Specified]

Join Our Team

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. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Electrical Circuits
Circuit Design
Software Tools
Prototyping
Test Planning
Test Execution
Data Analysis
Fabrication

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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