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As a Lead System Designer at Cytiva, you will play a central role in shaping the functionality, quality, and regulatory compliance of our customized bioprocess solutions. You will be the technical anchor throughout the project lifecycle, and responsible for translating customer needs into specifications and system designs, guiding cross‑functional engineering teams, and ensuring that internal, external, and regulatory requirements are fully captured and implemented. This role sits at the heart of our Custom Engineering organization, where you will collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation design engineers, as well as Production, Manufacturing, Service, and Verification teams. Most projects are customer‑specific, run for 6–12 months, and involve cross‑functional teams of 8–10 colleagues. Because Cytiva serves customers worldwide, the role may include occasional international travel and periodic early or late calls depending on customer location.
Job Responsibility:
Interpret customer specifications and translate them into clear system requirements and design solutions
Lead and participate in internal and external design reviews, representing the system design perspective
Coordinate design activities across Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive system integration
Select components and equipment that meet functional, quality, and regulatory requirements
Ensure full regulatory compliance of the product throughout the design process
Collaborate with Production, Verification, Manufacturing, and Service teams to support smooth project execution and product lifecycle continuity
Represent the design team during customer acceptance testing, providing technical expertise and ensuring successful handover
Requirements:
MSc or BSc in Engineering, Physics, or Biotechnology, or equivalent knowledge and experience
Previous experience in product or process development with a strong technical interest
Quality-focused, preferably with experience in project management and in regulated environments
Enjoy working in smaller teams and have excellent communication skills
Self-starter—energized and results-oriented
Service-minded, comfortable leading others, and a strong problem solver
Proficient in both Swedish and English, written and spoken