Job ID R-473770 Date posted January 14, 2024

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician

Job Description Summary

Responsible for set-up and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on equipment used in the production process. Works directly with the Engineering Group to monitor and improve processes for output and waste levels. Responsible for providing leadership and ownership of process performance issues. Reports directly to Production Maintenance and indirectly to Production.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to set-up and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment.   Responsible for the maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems used on production equipment.

  • Responsible for preventive maintenance on designated production equipment as specified in the PM Program or as required to ensure a smooth operation.

  • Assists Engineering with the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment.

  • Maintains equipment logs on assigned equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems.   Documents all process changes.

  • (Sharps Department Only) Responsible for mixing silicone/solvent based formulation which is used for the lubrication of needles.   Uses viscometer to ensure solids percentage remains within acceptable parameters.

  • Supports Engineering in maintaining and adjusting vision systems within defined parameters.

  • Provide leadership to ensure all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements  (QSR) are maintained.

  • Provides Production Supervisors with relevant information on equipment and process performance, to include production and waste information.

  • Provide leadership to other associates in troubleshooting production equipment.

  • Coordinates and supports other maintenance duties as required.

Minimum Requirement:

  • Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

  • Associates Degree in "Industrial Electronics" preferred

  • Must have a minimum of 4 years of Industrial/Manufacturing experience or a combination of mechatronics degree and hands on experience.

  • Must be able to work a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, 12-hour night shifts from 8pm - 8am

  • Must be able to interpret and comprehend basic Programmable Logic Controllers ladder logic 

  • Must be able to troubleshooting PLC's

  • Completed coursework in following subjects required (relevant experience may be substituted for individual courses):  Industrial Electricity, AC/DC Circuits I & II, Control Circuits, Programmable Controllers, Programmable Controllers Applications, Industrial Instrumentation, & Problem Solving for Mechanical Applications.  

  • Possess proficient skills in electrical industrial systems

  • Must be able to comprehend and adhere to specifications, procedures, requirements both written and verbal

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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