Job Description Summary

Job Description

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. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care.
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JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

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/electronic 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 ensure approved procedures are followed and standards are met. Communicates and maintains a favorable rapport with team leaders, engineering, maintenance and production associates. Is 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 need for projects. Must maintain regular, punctual attendance.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Associates Degree (Major: Electronics) or equivalent*

*Equivalent – Computer science associates degree or two years of formal education that demonstrates knowledge of electrical theory, mathematics, basic physics and other coursework which will be the foundation for continue learning.  Mathematics and physics courses must be trigonometry based.

Experience

No related experience required.

Desired:1 year experience with related industrial controls

Certificate of completion from an advanced PLC training course preferred.      

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status.

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