Senior Lab Automation Engineer

In-Office, San Diego, CA

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Job ID: R-548622
Category: Engineering
Location: San Diego, Califórnia

Construa uma carreira em engenharia onde inovação, autonomia e impacto impulsionam a saúde para frente

Na BD, profissionais de Engenharia e P&D projetam, desenvolvem e aprimoram as tecnologias que moldam como a saúde é entregue em todo o mundo. Você aplicará pensamento científico, expertise técnica e solução criativa de problemas para transformar desafios complexos em soluções que importam.

Seja você especialista em engenharia mecânica, elétrica, de processos, de sistemas, de software ou de pesquisa, a BD oferece recursos e a liberdade para inovar, com expectativas claras, responsabilidade por resultados e oportunidades de crescer sua carreira ao lado de tecnologia líder do setor.

E como uma das maiores empresas de tecnologia médica do mundo, você moldará soluções que alcançam sistemas de saúde globais e melhoram vidas em larga escala.

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. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:(Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

Manage automation workcells comprehensively, including robot teaching, coordinating field service engineers for calibrations/preventive maintenance, and overseeing all equipment components through regular cleaning, lubrication, and performance checks.

Collaborate with scientists to understand laboratory protocols and translate them into automated workflows, while applying automation expertise to improve processes, troubleshoot procedures, and lead programming of new methods to expand throughput.

Identify operational bottlenecks, evaluate new technologies, and work cross-functionally to scale in vitro assays by multiple orders of magnitude, including vendor coordination for hardware integration and collaboration with software developers.

Apply automation experience to the process improvement and troubleshooting oflaboratory procedures and workflows

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including training guides and verification reports, while providing ad hoc instrument troubleshooting, error recovery, and end-user training through detailed work instructions.

Manage equipment scheduling calendars, track critical metrics (uptime, downtime, usage), and provide regular performance reports to leadership to ensure optimal laboratory automation operations.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Computer Science (preferably Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Biology, Chemistry), or PhD with 2+ years of relevant Lab Automation experience. Non-PhD candidates require minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a lab setting, with demonstrated ability to lead without authority, coordinate small teams to achieve program goals, and work cross-functionally with strong communication skills.
Proven experience implementing and maintaining automation solutions, troubleshooting liquid handling equipment and laboratory automation systems, and ability to generate, evaluate, and understand scientific data from robotic platforms.
Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of effectively prioritizing tasks and multitasking to achieve goals while maintaining focus on customer deliverables.
Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of effectively prioritizing tasks and multitasking to achieve goals while maintaining focus on customer deliverables.

Preferred Requirements:

Previous experience programming Hamilton Robotics instrumentation (Venus software) is preferable.
3D printing experience preferred.
Ability to program in languages such as R or Python preferred.
Experience with integrated robotic system schedulers (e.g. Cellario, Biosero).
Knowledge of basic scientific principles in biology and chemistry and/or experience working closely with scientists to automate biological or chemical processes.

Work Environment:(if applicable)

Lab and Office Space

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?

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 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.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Diego (BDB)

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual

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Perfil de Sucesso

O que diferencia profissionais de Engenharia e P&D bem-sucedidos? Você provavelmente se destacará se demonstrar:

Capacidade Analítica
Colaboração
Curiosidade
Atenção aos detalhes
Inovação
Solução de problemas

Pronto(a) para seu próximo desafio?

Este é um ambiente para engenheiros que querem pensar de forma ousada e executar com precisão. Você terá a oportunidade de influenciar decisões de design, contribuir em todo o ciclo de vida do produto e ver como seu trabalho avança do conceito ao impacto no mundo real, apoiado por uma líder global em MedTech.

Ouça um de nossos Inovadores BD sobre como a BD usa IA e machine learning de ponta para impulsionar decisões que melhoram os resultados dos pacientes e expandem o acesso ao cuidado. É aqui que seu trabalho gera impacto em tempo real em todo o mundo.

Um ambiente de trabalho feito para as pessoa

"A BD é uma empresa grande e global, então não tenha medo de se conectar e entrar em contato com outras pessoas. Há tanto para aprender aqui, e a empresa faz um trabalho incrível ajudando as pessoas a se desenvolverem e crescerem. Eu também sugeriria que você se tornasse como uma esponja e absorvesse o máximo de conhecimento possível e colocasse seu Career Blueprint (a ferramenta de plano de carreira da BD) para trabalhar a seu favor. Eu realmente amo meu trabalho e sou muito grata por trabalhar na BD."

Elaheh Alizadeh

Diretora, P&D – San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos
"Acho que temos mais de 30 países diferentes representados por aqueles que trabalham no Centro de Pesquisa da Irlanda, o que é impressionante e uma das minhas coisas favoritas sobre a BD. Trabalho com engenheiros elétricos, mecânicos, cientistas e muitos outros. É maravilhoso ver e ouvir tantas perspectivas diferentes durante o dia."

Balaguru Palanivel

Engenheiro de Teste de Software Sênior – Limerick, Irlanda
"Continuo impressionado com a forma como continuamos inovando no espaço MedTech. Constantemente avaliamos como trazer ainda mais soluções aos profissionais de saúde, como aumentar a eficiência de nossas tecnologias, tudo isso mantendo o impacto no paciente em mente. Não apenas encontrei um trabalho significativo na BD, mas um lugar onde sinto que posso prosperar."

Rob Swanda

Engenheiro Sênior – San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos
"Durante minha entrevista, descobri o quanto de impacto nossas soluções de infusão têm em todo o mundo e fiquei impressionado porque, seja para analgésicos, tratamentos de câncer, anestesia ou outros tratamentos, a probabilidade de alguém dentro da sua própria família usar nosso produto é alta. Contribuir para a criação de produtos que têm a capacidade de causar um impacto tão grande na saúde é uma sensação ótima. Adoro meu papel na BD."

Simon Bello

Diretor Sênior, P&D – San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos