Job Description Summary

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 creativity 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 ground-breaking 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.

• Works under the direct supervision of the Sterilization Engineer with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Shift Leaders for which support is provided. Primary responsibility is maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and quality control systems. The associate must possess the desire and ability to learn and develop knowledge in order to fill a higher-level position.
• This position will include support for PLC, vision, motion control, digital displays, robot material handling systems, and all other electrical control systems. Also, provide electrical/electronic/mechanical production support, project support including machine electrical control fabrication, troubleshooting and repairs for assigned product areas.
• This job must be performed with diligence and attention to detail because of the significant safety and quality risks inherent to the position. This position will provide leadership through work direction, guidance, and training to departmental personnel. Daily interactions required with other departments, BD plants and vendors.

• Backup for other technicians where service and support is needed. May require working off shift.
• Installation and integration of safety control equipment.
• Ensures that appropriate quality engineers/techs/auditors are notified of programming/electronics changes that affect product or process quality.
• Maintains & repairs electrical/electronic and optical equipment valued at up to $4,000,000 in assigned production areas. This includes troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, calibrating replacing parts, etc. in a manner that will facilitate a safe and effective repair.
• Minimizes quality risks due to the electrical/electronic machinery/equipment including maintaining inspection systems.
• Minimizes electrical safety risk by ensuring approved procedures are followed and standards are met.
• Communicates and maintains a favorable rapport with team leaders, engineering, maintenance and production associates.
• Available on-call for emergencies.
• Uses personal computers to interface with PLC's and peripheral equipment.
• Works with vendors.
• Communicates daily events, projects, etc. to the electronic tech on the next shift.
• May include layout, fabrication and programming project work.
• Works under electrical engineering tech in various areas as needed for projects.
• Obey all company policies, standards and rules, including but not limited to: Safety policies and rules (including lockout procedures); Quality policies and rules
• Must maintain regular, punctual attendance.

• Performs other duties and required to support the needs of the business

• Associates Degree (Major: Electronics) or equivalent experience, required
• Certificate of Completion from an advanced PLC training course, preferred

• 2+ years' experience with related industrial controls, preferred

• Well developed technical writing skills.
• Ability to learn robotic systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to think logically.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose electrical/mechanical problems.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to use electronic/electrical test equipment including VOM, clamp on ammeter, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.
• Well developed interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical/electronic drawing and schematic diagrams.
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Well developed communication skills.
• Ability to understand FDA and site regulations for change control.
• Ability to work with minimal direction/supervision.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (SAP, Excel, Word preferred) - Basic

• Auto Cad proficiency.

• PCP Level 2: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree: or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.

• Indoor heated and cooled environment.
• High speed manufacturing environment. Must remain alert and focused.
• May have intermittent exposure to chemicals.
• When on the production floor, noise is a constant distraction and earplugs must be worn.
• Safety glasses and safety shoes must be worn when in required areas.
• Degree of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, noise, vibration and chemicals.
• When working outside, any & all physical elements of weather & temperature may be present. Inside, noise is the major distraction.
• Some physical exertion, including lifting, may be required.

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully.

• Must obey all safety rules.
• Must follow all QSR (GMP) regulations.
• Must cooperate fully with the safety and environmental program.
• May not pose a direct threat or significant risk to himself/herself or others.
• The "Essential Functions" and "Other Functions" listed in this description do not restrict the addition or deletion of any other responsibilities to this position.
• Management reserves the right to change any and all job descriptions without notice as business conditions dictate.
• All associates are expected to know and adhere to the Becton Dickinson Core Values which are:
  
  
  • We do what is right.
  • We thrive on innovation and demand quality.
  • We are accountable.
  • We learn and improve every day.
  • We help each other be great.