Job Description Summary

Be part of something bigger!
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. We have over 77,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.
In recent years, Medication Management Solutions (MMS) has built on this history through a significant expansion into the high-growth pharmacy automation space and is now one of the global leaders in pharmacy automation. The Pharmacy Automation platform positions BD to offer our pharmacy customers a more comprehensive set of smart, connected care technologies as they expand care to new settings, centralize their pharmacy operations and lead the charge in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the industry - health care worker burnout and the global clinician shortage. BD’s Pharmacy Automation portfolio covers a wide range of hardware and software technologies from storage and dispensing robots, vision solutions, pouch packagers, vial filling systems, blister card production systems, central fill solutions and enterprise pharmacy management software.
We are seeking a Leader for the Electrical Engineering and Controls team that is innovative, passionate, collaborative and highly capable with a proven track record of sustained success in the execution of complex robotic hardware development initiatives. This person will be responsible for various aspects of the electrical/controls design, development, test, and manufacturing readiness of our pharmacy automation equipment. This position will require the individual to lead and participate in both new product development, as well as, sustaining activities for our existing product fleet. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, communication, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment are skills that will support a high level of success in this position.

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. 

Key Responsibilities

• As a senior member and team lead of the electrical engineering & hardware control team this person will work collaboratively with multi-functional teams to implement critical improvements or net new robotic product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, verification, validation, and certification.

• Lead and support the electrical and controls/firmware portions of the R&D technical team on multiple projects in parallel.

• Mentor junior Electrical and Control Engineers to provide them with technical and career guidance.

• Work to ensure that the members of the electrical and controls team have the skills and training to perform their roles with technical excellence.

• Assists with estimating work task durations and prioritizations. Partners with Hardware Delivery Leads to ensure that program objectives are refined and clearly documented (scope, schedule, requirements, and priorities in the event of tradeoffs).

• Develop a mentality of collaboration, execution, and continuous improvement within the team. Actively work to improve the quality and reliability of current and future products within the Pharmacy Automation portfolio by applying theoretical and hands-on support to identify problems and deliver robust solutions.

• Decompose complex system requirements into a sound architectural design and straightforward electrical specifications.

• Provide electrical solutions for changes to existing products in terms of: design test setups for manufacturing, write test applications, develop tools for system diagnostics and monitoring capabilities, and provide support for existing board designs.

• Apply knowledge of electrical engineering to design and improve products including robotics, servo systems, power electronics, communications networks, and supervisory control systems.

• Create, update, and release technical documentation to support the electrical aspects of the system