Job Description Summary

Provide electrical and automation controls engineering support for Media Production. Position supports or leads projects to improve product and process robustness, plant capacity expansion, and new product introduction.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for development, improvement, and maintenance of electrical and controls sub-systems for automation within the Media production plant(s).  Duties include:

• Developing and communicating specifications for electrical controls, automation hardware, software components and systems. 
• Develop operating procedures, acceptance test and validation test plans and protocols. 
• Design, develop, upgrade, and debug sequence control logic, PLC programs, electrical control sub-systems. 
• Participate in guiding and developing activities for factory automation through development of automation standards and plant-specific software and database applications
• Define requirements for manufacturing process automation within reagent plants. 
• Troubleshoot hardware and software components and sub-systems.
• Collect and analyze performance data from equipment and automated processes to evaluate plant performance.

Education and / or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field required
• 3-7 years relevant industrial experience and/or combination of post-BS education and experience required
• Detailed knowledge and experience in programming PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred), HMI’s, sequence logic design, PID loop design /implementation required.
• Experience coordinating equipment vendors, writing equipment specifications and operating procedures required.
• Specification, design, installation, and troubleshooting of a variety of AC/DC motors, controls, instrumentation and sensors for automated systems required.
• Experience designing using NFPA79 and Category 3 safety guidance documents a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, proven ability to work within a team environment with the ability to lead a project team, and ability to prioritize responsibilities required.
• Advanced PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet usage required.
• Software Experience
  • AutoCAD
  • Rockwell Control Logix 5000
  • Rockwell SLC500
  • Rockwell Factory Talk and/or Panelbuilder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience to include specification and design of automated manufacturing controls and software within a regulated (GMP/QSR) industry.
• Experience in acceptance and validation testing required, including protocol development, conducting tests, and data interpretation.
• Experience with programming and developing vision system applications required (Cognex and/or Keyence preferred).
• Experience with application of manufacturing execution system (MES) and supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA).
• Programming skills in SQL, Windows DLL, .Net preferred.
• Six Sigma training / certification and/or LEAN training preferred.
• Software Experience
  • SolidWorks or other solid modeling design platforms
  • Servo programming
  • Cognex and/or Keyence vision systems

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Hunt Valley

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 8am-5pm (United States of America)

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$73,300.00 - $121,000.00 USD Annual