Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day engineering support to maintenance/production for automated filling lines, including troubleshooting of process variability, equipment downtime, and line inefficiencies
Troubleshoot automation and vision system hardware, software, mechanical and process-related issues to rapidly restore equipment and system functionality and minimize operational downtime.
Execute equipment setup, installation, qualification, and validation activities in support of new automation platforms, process improvements, and system upgrades.
Lead investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of automation-related deviations, equipment failures, and performance issues.
Monitor and improve performance metrics (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap) using data-driven analysis and decisions.
Collaborate with other engineers and Maintenance teams to perform root cause and develop solutions on all aspect of production equipment
Utilize CAD software to design, modify, and document mechanical components, tooling, line layouts, and equipment improvements
Participate in validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain compliant documentation (SOPs, work instructions)
Ensure adherence to FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements
Additional Responsibilities
Support audits and change control processes
Partner with Reliability/Maintenance teams to improve PM strategies, spare parts management, and equipment uptime
Support capital projects, working with OEMs for troubleshooting, upgrades, and installations
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics or automation engineering
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
Programming of Allen Bradley PLC systems using RS Logix / Studio 5000
Working knowledge of SolidWorks
Experience with automated high-speed filling, capping, or packaging lines
Working knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 requirements
Experience with process validation and structured problem solving (RCA, DMAIC)
Data analysis and graphical presentation to drive decisions and prioritization using Excel or other software such as Minitab.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience (medical device, pharma, or diagnostics industry are preferred)
Knowledge/practical experience with PLC/HMI (Allen Bradley) systems and industrial automation (Keyence and / or Cognex vision)
Knowledge/practical experience developing/implementing robotic packaging cells
Experience using SAP
Developing Change Controls, Validation protocols and Scope of Work protocols.
Why Join Us?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.
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- Primary Work Location
- USA NC - Mebane
Additional Locations
- Work Shift
- NA (United States of America)
