Job Description Summary

Reports directly to Engineering Manager. This role would lead the diagnosis of complex problems in manufacturing equipment and lead the development and implementation of solutions. As an engineering resource, supports production and the maintenance group in correcting equipment breakdowns and completing preventive maintenance (PM) activity as required. Effectively works in a team setting, supporting team goals and objectives. Makes effective decisions relative to position requirements. Uses judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in performance of all maintenance tasks. This role is expected to lead highly complex activities in both mechanical and controls activities. Provides leadership in a team environment. Coaches and guides Machine Operators and fellow associates on basic troubleshooting. Works with manager or supervisor on leading projects, operations planning and other technician initiatives.

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. 

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the diagnosis of complex problems in manufacturing equipment and own the development and implementation of solutions

• Supports the production and maintenance group in correcting equipment breakdowns and completing preventive maintenance (PM) activity as required. 

• Creates engineering drawings for new or replacement components to manufacturing equipment.  Generates engineering and manufacturing process documents.  Checks engineering drawings, evaluating correctness of information, accuracy and logic.

• Troubleshoots and updates PLC software as needed

• Assists in writing operating procedures and validation procedures for manufacturing equipment

• Assists in performing validations for manufacturing equipment including generating and recording engineering data and results

• Participates in the design and installation of new manufacturing equipment.

• Supports the manufacturing team in solving complex problems, implementing engineering upgrades and installations for manufacturing and process control equipment

• Assembles and installs electrical control hardware and wiring.  Able to install electrical conduits and raceways for manufacturing equipment and control hardware

• Assists with integration of complex engineering solutions using software, mechanical and electrical components.

• Uses a wide variety of electrical and mechanical test and fabrication equipment in the execution of assigned tasks.

• Gathers, correlates and evaluates test data; generates recommendations used for engineering and review.

• Assists with documentation and drawing updates using AutoCad and other CAD software as required.

• Prioritizes daily work assignments to meet production needs and department goals. 

• Consistent presence in production departments.  Monitors the production lines and proactively evaluates equipment performance for repairs and continuous improvement.

• Works with minimum supervision. 

• Provides leadership in a team environment.  Coaches and guides Machine Operators and fellow associates on basic troubleshooting.

• Works with manager or supervisor on leading projects, operations planning and other technician initiatives.

• Works with external contractors and vendor as needed

• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements

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