Controls & Electrical Engineer I

Cytiva is hiring a Controls & Electrical Engineer I to support electrical and control systems used in manufacturing and industrial environments. The role assists with PLC-based systems, automation projects, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement under the guidance of senior engineers and project leaders.

Responsibilities

Assist in analyzing manufacturing processes and identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements, improvement of new processes, technologies, and equipment to support OEE improvements

Support documentation including modification of electrical and control systems schematics, control narratives, and standard procedures

Assist with writing, testing, and debugging PLC and HMI control logic

Support troubleshooting of electrical, control, and process-related issues

Support validation, installation, commissioning, and startup activities for automation projects

Preferred

Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Basic knowledge of electrical concepts, control systems, NEC requirements, automation safety standards and ability to read and develop electrical schematics

AutoCAD experience preferred

Familiarity with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and common industrial electrical components (sensors, VFDs, motors, relays, PLC I/O)

Manufacturing Experience

Industrial Environment Experience

Electrical Concepts

Control Systems

NEC Requirements

Automation Safety Standards

Electrical Schematic Reading

Electrical Schematic Development

AutoCAD

PLC Equipment Troubleshooting

Industrial Sensors

Variable Frequency Drives

Motors

Relays

PLC I/O

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) to eligible employees

Bonus/incentive pay

Company

Biotechnology tools and services for therapeutic development and manufacturing

Uppsala, Uppsala Lan, SWE

https://www.cytivalifesciences.com/en/se

Founded in 2016

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Experience in electrical, controls, or automation engineering (co-op or internship experience acceptable)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical

Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow into increased technical

Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Basic knowledge of electrical concepts, control systems, NEC requirements, automation safety standards and ability to read and develop electrical schematics

AutoCAD experience preferred

Familiarity with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and common industrial electrical components (sensors, VFDs, motors, relays, PLC I/O)

Required skills

Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Electrical Schematics, AutoCAD, National Electrical Code (NEC), Sensors, Variable-Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motors, Relays

Preferred skills

AutoCAD experience preferred

Experience

Entry level