ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Automation, Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Capital Project, Coaching, Control Systems, Cost Control, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Identify Issues, International Health, Manufacturing, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Operations Processes, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Machining, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, SolidWorks, Staff Training, Time Management
Electrical Engineer (Onsite)
Be Part of Something Bigger! 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. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence invirtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.
Job Description
Reports to the Engineering Supervisor. Responsible for the implementation of project and process support activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals. Provides electrical support to the production departments as directed by supervision. Performs work in accordance with instructions and design concepts making independent decisions in developing electrical design concepts of/for complex production mechanisms. Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement programs. Required to handle multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity.
Essential Functions:
- Provides theoretical and hands-on electrical support to the production departments with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution.
- Directs the efforts of and aides in the development of technical associates in resolving production issues.
- Supports the plant manufacturing effort by developing and implementing plans to improve upon chronic levels of waste, quality defects, equipment downtime, capacity, etc.
- Responsible for the electrical design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities.
- Supports project managers by working on the development, programming, and design of varied and complex portions of new production lines from basic engineering data and direction.
- Performs experiments in a team environment to and helps to design semi-automatic and automatic production machines to develop a concept which will accomplish the desired performance with emphasis on the design of the electrical and control systems.
- Establishes which electrical elements comprising a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or which items would be best contracted.
- Responsible for the recommendation of capital equipment or process modifications, their physical installation, debugging and associated training of production personnel.
- Responsible for all associated documentation including, however not limited to, the following: validations, operating procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, change review notifications, and spare parts listings.
- Directs the efforts of support personnel such as machinists and technicians, etc. in the modification, adjustment, removal and installation of new or existing equipment as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Proposes and implements cost reductions to meet budgeted amounts and deadlines.
- Act as a mentor and coach for Manufacturing and Engineering Technicians.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline. Degree must be from a University Program recognized by ENGINEERING ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (EAC) OF ACCREDITATION BOARD for ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY (ABET).
- Preferably a Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Preferably in the high-speed production of medical devices.
- Preferably an understanding and working knowledge of automation equipment, PLC's, and SolidWorks.
Why Join Us? A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their life's purpose through the work that they do every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program — which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components — is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.