Automation Engineer
Quick Summary
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters.
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
~1 min read- →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
- →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
- 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.
Requirements
~1 min read- 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.
What We Offer
~1 min readTo 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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- November 3, 2026
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