Controls & Automation Engineering Co‑Op

Danaher

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls & Automation Engineering Co‑Op is responsible for supporting ongoing engineering, compliance, and equipment readiness initiatives across the manufacturing site. This role provides hands‑on exposure to automation systems, production processes, and engineering documentation while contributing to operational improvements, commissioning activities, and quality system enhancements. The position is part of the Advanced Engineering Team located in Pensacola FL and will be an on-site role. Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, works to save lives and is united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology. The company fosters a culture of belonging and continuous improvement through the Danaher Business System, aiming to transform human health by providing new solutions to customers involved in biological research, vaccine development, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in controls, instrumentation, automation systems, or industrial equipment, with a desire to learn in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production setting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co‑op experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, supporting engineering, maintenance, or operations teams.
• Hands‑on exposure to controls and automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI development, troubleshooting, or working with industrial sensors and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, downtime analysis, production performance monitoring, and support quality and inspection system improvements using sensors, cameras, and data tracking tools.
• Support automation system validation and commissioning activities, including I/O checks, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and instrumentation systems.
• Update and organize controls and technical documentation, and partner with operations and maintenance teams to support equipment readiness, safety verification, and problem resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees