Controls & Automation Engineering Co‑Op

Danaher • Pensacola, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, the work saves lives within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology, innovating for tangible impact. The company fosters a culture of belonging and continuous improvement, helping turn ideas into impact. Cytiva provides new solutions to transform human health, supporting customers in life-saving activities from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. 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. This position reports to the Global Sr Manager Controls and Automation and is part of the Advanced Engineering Team located in Pensacola FL and will be an on-site role.

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