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Job Title: Senior Reliability Engineer
Company Name: Cytiva
Location: Pensacola, FL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/22/2026
Expire Date: 02/21/2026
Job Categories: Engineering
Job Description
Senior Reliability Engineer

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danahers 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and supporting maintenance and manufacturing teams through datadriven rootcause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses heavily on manufacturing equipment health, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement of production processes. The Senior Reliability Engineer also mentors maintenance and operations personnel to strengthen technical capability within the manufacturing environment.

This position reports to the Director of Facilities and is part of the Maintenance and Engineering team located in Pensacola, Florida, and will be an onsite role. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What you will do:

  • Analyze equipment performance and failure data to identify root causes, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence. Assess and manage equipment obsolescence risks, identify aging or unsupported manufacturing assets, and lead projects to replace outdated equipment with modern, more reliable technology.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects and reliability initiatives focused on reducing process variation, minimizing equipmentrelated waste, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Establish and maintain critical spare parts strategies to improve equipment availability, maintenance standards, and equipment reliability documentation.
  • Improve manufacturing equipment reliability by developing and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication programs, and condition monitoring tools. Partners with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce unplanned downtime, and increase production throughput.
  • Partner with crossfunctional teams to evaluate equipment performance, implement engineering solutions, and support new equipment commissioning. Assist in new equipment installs and manufacturing line upgrades, ensuring design reliability and maintainability are built in from the start.
  • Support Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Process Safety Management (PSM) efforts by ensuring equipment and process changes comply with all regulatory and company standards.

Who you are:

  • 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, asset management, or related technical roles within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise with reliability tools and methodologies such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, reliability modeling, or other predictive/preventative maintenance technologies.
  • Strong analytical and statistical skills with experience applying continuous improvement principles such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment in manufacturing environments.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

  • Ability to travel up to 10% to other Cytiva manufacturing locations in the U.S. and internationally, as required.
  • Ability to work around industrial equipment, access platforms and components 56 feet off the ground, and lift/move 2035 lb. materials or tools.
  • Ability to comfortably work in industrial environments (large-scale chemicals, heights, outside, etc).

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Previous experience with equipment and process deviation and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
  • Advanced skills in rootcause analysis using data-driven tools such as statistical modeling, condition monitoring systems, or CMMS analytics.
  • Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
  • Certification in reliability disciplines such as CMRP, CRE, or equivalent.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

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We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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.

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