Job Description Summary

As a Staff Controls / PLC Engineer (f/m/d) you’ll blend your expertise in software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to architect and refine cutting-edge automation solutions. From developing control algorithms to selecting the right components and ensuring seamless system integration, your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and evolution of our robotic platforms.
You’ll be responsible for PLC and machine control functionality across a diverse portfolio and project management tasks of commissioning systems, work with multiple teams from different disciplines, and spearhead innovation in control system design. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to prototype new ideas, explore emerging technologies, and drive continuous improvement in both process and product.

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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Responsibilities:

• The Staff Controls Engineer will be responsible for the PLC/machine control performance, ultimately providing consistent and reliable operation for commissioning systems within the Pharmacy Automation portfolio. 

• Key member of the Controls Engineering group for product development focused on research, design, integration and evaluation of robotic platforms and sub-systems. 

• Leads automation projects, creates and maintains project plans and tracks milestones. 

• Contribute to machine control and system architecture concept development, component evaluation/selection, design, implementation, debug/verification testing, and documentation. 

• Stays up to date with emerging control system technology and methodologies and will recommend and manage process/design improvements related to improving the development velocity, efficiency and quality output of the controls engineering team. 

• Develops control algorithms and is responsible for the design and implementation of the control system for early prototype and proof of concepts. 

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers, engineers (systems, electrical, mechanical), operations and maintenance teams, and external engineers/vendors. 

• Follows regulatory requirements and company design procedures. 

• Contributes to and implements requirement definitions.

• Creates and maintains technical documentation (GDP). 

Preferred Requirements:

• Outstanding technical capabilities and technical leadership skills (Experience <