Job Description Summary

Design and implement secure, standardized connectivity between shop-floor equipment and digital platforms

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. 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and enforce OT connectivity standards across the Process Target Picture

• Design reliable data flows from PLCs, SCADA, and MES into data lakes or cloud analytics

• Conduct FAT/SAT to confirm performance, safety, and cyber-security compliance

• Resolve connectivity or protocol issues quickly during installation and ongoing operations to minimise downtime

• Create reusable wiring diagrams, gateway settings, and configuration templates that speed up future deployments

• Produce reusable templates and reference architectures for faster rollouts

• Coach site automation teams, deliver clear hand-over documents, and provide on-call expertise during go-live

• Support Procurement in evaluating and selecting sensors, gateways, and edge devices that fit approved standards

• Collaborate with IT Integrator to align network segmentation and identity services

• Keep an accurate inventory of all connected OT assets, firmware versions, & planned upgrades

• Monitor emerging cyber and industry guidelines, updating standards and training

Education, Experience, and Capabilities Preferred:

• 5–8 years in industrial automation, controls, or electrical/PLC integration

• Degree Process Control, Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or other Engineering Background is required

• Hands-on experience connecting machines to plants

• Working knowledge of industrial networking and basic cybersecurity standards

• Troubleshooting mindset with willingness to travel to manufacturing sites

• Strong oral and written communications skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to function at all levels across multiple organizations.

• Strong influencing skills.

• Attention to detail, high level of initiative and motivation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented and matrix work environment.

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 

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