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Job ID R-516518 Date posted 05/06/2025

Job Description Summary

Field Service Engineer position requires an on-call schedule with core working hours from Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST. The role also includes participation in a weekend rotation, holiday coverage, and additional support as needed.

Job Description

  • We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois Area

The Field Service Engineer for BD Pyxis Dispensing Devices is accountable for independently providing efficient and effective field service support to all BD dispensing customers within a given territory in a timely manner, including, but not limited to service and repair, preventative maintenance, calibration, installations, and limited cross-functional support for Sales and Implementation teams.

The Field Service Engineer is a remote field-based position with daily travel to our customer locations within the assigned territory. Ideal candidates will reside within a 30-mile radius of where the position is based. Company vehicle provided. 5% overnight travel possible and a valid driver’s license is required.

Accountabilities of The BD Pyxis Field Service Engineer role:

  • They will provide remote and on-site technical support for BD Pyxis automated dispensing systems located within hospitals and other healthcare facilities within the region and in accordance with our customer support agreements, best-in-class of DHA/DoD facilities

  • Respond to, evaluate, and prioritize work orders; diagnose, service, and resolve issues regarding proprietary hardware and software system components, maintain ownership of the work order,

  • Implement a preventive maintenance program, provide limited multi-functional support for our Sales and Implementation teams, and other support activities as applicable to the role

  • Demonstrate a moderate use of proficiency and an appropriate ability to tackle hardware and software problems

  • Provide efficient field services to all BD customers in a timely manner, including but not limited to installations, in-servicing, repair, preventive maintenance, calibration, and sales support

  • Continue training and self-development to learn the products and applications of the company for success in the role, advance skills, and attend management approved seminars and training sessions to advance to the next level in 2-3 years

Qualifications for the BD Pyxis Field Service Engineer role:

Requirements:

  • High School diploma

  • 3-5 years of combination Hardware/Software/IT experience supporting both proprietary and standard applications

  • Experience in a customer-facing/field service environment

  • Computer electronics, Windows OS, network experience

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet BD's auto safety standards.

  • Role supports client 24x7. Must be available to be on an "On-call Rotation", to include, overnights, weekends and holidays.

  • On-Call Rotation: Rotating every 4th weekend, every 4th week (24/7) along with separate Holiday on-call rotation.

  • Schedule Preference: 12pm-9pm Shift, but open to considering candidates 8-5pm.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working as a hospital pharmacy technician or in a hospital Bio-Med environment, a plus

  • Prior military Bio-Med experience, a plus

  • Lifting requirements - Ability to lift 70 lb. objects from the floor to chest level. Hand Powered Tools - Ability to operate powered drills, powered screw drivers, and other powered tools.

  • Manual Tool Manipulation - Ability to turn manual sockets, crescent wrenches, and screw drivers repeatedly over the course of an 8-to-10-hour day.

  • Ability to sit, kneel, squat, bend, and stand repeatedly in an 8–10-hour period to assemble and repair instrument suites.

  • Ability to push and pull heavy objects (on casters).

  • Ability to perform fine motor tasks while reaching over the course of an 8–10-hour day.

  • Ability to carry a 40 lb. pack on your back or shoulder for up to 1 hour.

  • Ability to drive distances of up to 6 hours, and in adverse weather conditions.

  • Able to climb portable ladders and step stools.

  • May be required to wear a respirator while servicing equipment, thus must be able to pass a fit test and medical evaluation.

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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

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, or any other protected status. 

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

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$23.80 - $36.80 USD Hourly
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