Manager II, Engineering (Automation/Controls)

Overview

About B. Braun 

 

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

 

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

 

• Manage day-to-day engineering departments.
• Lead strategic capital equipment build process.
• Developed vision and strategy for the implementation of computerized technologies.
• Develop and execute multi-year lifecycle management of controls systems.
• Responsible for upkeeping and maintaining OT infrastructure

 

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Manages engineering activities so that the organization's buildings, facilities, machinery and equipment operate reliably.
• Plans, prioritizes, schedules and manages engineering activities (for example planned maintenance programs, shutdowns or emergency repairs) to rectify break downs and malfunctions and minimize business disruptions.
• Develops and assists with implementing engineering, production, and maintenance procedures; monitors the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, priorities spending and achieve timeliness, reliability and safety standards.
• Researches, evaluates and recommends new maintenance equipment and tools to enhance the capabilities of the maintenance team.
• Evaluates, selects and manages relationships with external contractors (for example builders, electricians) to minimize costs and ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Liaises with functional or operational area managers throughout the organization (for example in production or branch, store, facility or plant managers) to coordinate scheduled maintenance activities with their operations.
• Estimates the cost, time and resources required for repair/upgrade projects; prepares work orders and monitors the progress of work against estimates.
• Where applicable plans, directs and monitors preventative and corrective maintenance and repair activities so that the organization's electrical system, building management system and firefighting protection system operate reliably.
• Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, performance management and termination.
• The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

 General:It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

 

 

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

 

• Experience in managing cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience in machine design, automation, and develop a software.
• Experience in developed contributors within the organization.
• Hands-on experience in Controls, SCADA, and MES.
• Knowledge of computerized system validation
• Knowledge of all phases of project life cycle
• Knowledge of IT network, security, and communication protocol.
• Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
• Manages activities of a functional area which has at least 2 departments or major functions through managers and/or experienced employees. Responsible for cost, method, and employee results.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors.

 

 

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions;