Job Abstract

The Senior Automation Engineer, Electrical, supports the key business objectives of the assigned plant (Growth, Profitability, and Innovation). Through production support, new product core team leadership, and assigned plant specific projects, the associate drives activities to deliver upon these objectives. Through the execution of deliverables and providing guidance to junior level engineers and designers, the Senior Automation Engineer is proficient in many key areas defining the duties and responsibilities of this role.

The following Duties and responsibilities represent the areas of work focus and related typical proficiency: 

Troubleshooting Manufacturing Issues and general floor support across production lines - Emerging Subject Matter Expert for many products and processes implemented in the assigned plant 

Application of Transfer functions during troubleshooting and production support (i.e. Design for Six Sigma) - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the application of tools in the analysis of parts and subsystems

Understanding of Manufacturing Statistical methods, such as process capability and Design of Experiments - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the application of many statistical tools used to assist in development and troubleshooting of products and processes.

Project Management leadership in areas focusing on material cost reduction and other plant efficiency efforts. - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the development and execution of projects. Provides guidance to engineering in the development and execution of simple to moderate project schedules

Core Team Member Representation in assigned plant - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the NPI process. Demonstrated ability to put in place efficient plans to achieve production deliverables.

Implementation of BD Processes, which include Deviations, Engineering Change Orders - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the development and execution of projects

CAPA Execution - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the CAPA process and execution of programs.

Engineering Standards such as ASME Y15.4 - Emerging Subject Matter Expert with all applicable engineering standards. Demonstrated ability to apply standards to engineering drawings.

ISO compliance, FDA compliance, and cGMP efforts - Emerging Subject Matter Expert with all applicable FDA and ISO regulations and cGMP. Demonstrated ability to comply with all aspects of regulations

Computer Aided Design work - Emerging Subject Matter Expert with major CAD modules. Demonstrated abilities in modeling, assembly, and drawing work.

Technical Writing skills as applied to manufacturing documentation and process development - Emerging Subject Matter Expert. Proficient in the creation and revision of technical documentation. Reviews many technical writing documents prior to release.

Obsolescence Management and Control Circuit Design - Can perform design analysis and replacement activities for complex electronic components, as well as critical components requiring V/V activities.

Software Skills - Advanced proficiency in PLC diagnostics and programming-

The Senior Engineer is an experienced engineering professional having demonstrated competency in the following areas:

Knowledge & Problem Solving
The Senior Automation Engineer has a complete understanding of and experience with a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Has general knowledge of related disciplines. The Senior Automation Engineer provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. These solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with objectives.

Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of the assignment, methods and in selecting techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining resolution
Knowledgeable in the use of statistical tools

Impact
The Senior Automation Engineer contributes to the completion of subsystems or projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions would result in serious project delays.

Ensure quality and functional compliance of subsystems or projects including design, data summary and interpretation, and report generation for self and lower level subsystem/project developers

Discretion/Latitude
The Senior Automation Engineer works under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

May provide guidance and work direction to lower level project/subsystem developers or sustaining engineers
Designs and performs development work independently within defined parameters
Minimal supervision required

Liaison
The Senior Automation Engineer has frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. They represent the organization by providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects/subsystems.

May participate in internal and external project meetings as appropriate for background

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, and accomplish results through peers and junior level engineers.

• Able to organize and prioritize assignments providing direction to and participation in assigned functional teams.

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels.

• Ability to represent functional and operations organization with clarity and manage conflict resolution in wide variety of settings.

• Supports and drives change management within function.

• Key functional or cross functional liaison with stakeholders concerning operational or project deliverables.

• Capable to manage customer satisfaction initiatives.

• General knowledge and understanding of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 820 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

• 1st Shift: 8am - 5pm

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience in an engineering role

Or

• MS in Engineering or related field with 4 years of experience in an engineering role.

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.  

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