Automation Technician II

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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on automation systems and supporting instrumentation.
• 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.

• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of automation-related deviations, equipment failures, and performance issues.

• Support automated manufacturing equipment.

• Perform basic automation software configuration, method execution support, system backups, and approved programming modifications under engineering guidance.

• Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, calibration records, validation documentation, and change control records in accordance with quality system requirements.

• Coordinate with quality assurance, engineering, and external vendors to support equipment maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor automation system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Adhere to all applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and data integrity requirements while working within a regulated environment.

• Participate in ongoing technical training and professional development activities.

• Be the technical support for mechanical, electrical, automation and vision system issues across the shift.

• Participate in evaluation, implementation, and commissioning of new automation platforms while supporting standardization of automation practices.

• High School Diploma or GED

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.