Job Description Summary

Functional Team leader for the EE and Controls portion of the Pharmacy Automation Hardware Team.

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 are seeking a Leader for the Electrical Engineering and Controls team that is innovative, passionate, collaborative and highly capable with a proven track record of sustained success in the execution of sophisticated robotic hardware development initiatives. This person will be responsible for various aspects of the electrical/controls design, development, test, and manufacturing readiness of our pharmacy automation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• As an experienced member and team lead of the electrical engineering & hardware control team this person will work collaboratively with multi-functional teams to implement critical improvements or net new robotic product designs from concept to production including design, prototyping, verification, validation, and certification.

• Lead and support the electrical and controls/firmware portions of the R&D technical team on multiple projects in parallel.

• Assists with estimating work task durations and prioritizations. Partners with Hardware Delivery Leads to ensure that program objectives are refined and clearly detailed (scope, schedule, requirements, and priorities in the event of tradeoffs).

• Develop a mentality of collaboration, execution, and continuous improvement within the team. Actively work to improve the quality and reliability of current and future products within the Pharmacy Automation portfolio by applying theoretical and hands-on support to identify problems and deliver robust solutions.

• Decompose sophisticated system requirements into a sound architectural design and straightforward electrical specifications.

• Provide electrical solutions for changes to existing products in terms of: design test setups for manufacturing, write test applications, develop tools for system diagnostics and monitoring capabilities, and provide support for existing board designs.

• Build, update, and release technical documentation to support the electrical aspects of the systems being developed.

• Insure the electrical and controls team follow a consistent structured design and development process.  Where applicable, ensure compliance with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
  
  Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree

• 8 years minimum of applicable experience required

• Experience working and collaborating with a global hardware team in a matrixed organization.

• Demonstrated knowledge of motion control, AC and DC power electronics, motors and controls, sensors, servo systems, and embedded control systems

• Experience in obtaining and maintaining regulatory certification for products which comply with UL-61010 or UL-60601, CE, TUV, CSA and other external regulatory bodies.

• Experience with obtaining EMI/EMC certification.

• Familiarity with the Altium PCB development environment or similar EE design package for schematic capture, board layout, manufacturing files, and documentation for PCBA development.

Preferred

• Experience with multiple brands of PLC controllers would be a plus

• Proficiency with LabView and/or LabWindows CVI software to develop and support test automation would be a plus.

• C# programing under Windows Visual Studio would be a plus.

Work environment and physical demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When accurately requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform crucial job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.

• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.

• Additional physical duties may be required as vital.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive

Additional Locations

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