Job Description Summary

The Sr. Engineer provides leadership and resources to explore, develop & bring new products to the Holdrege facility and works and in partnership with the team to improve existing processes and operations. The Sr. Engineer is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the automated material handling equipment as well as the sterilization vault. Must be able to troubleshoot and diagnose robotics and material handling equipment malfunctions and make necessary repairs and/or improvements. Responsible for department process and system design, capital equipment acquisition, installation of equipment and validation support for projects. Provides leadership and training to less senior technical personnel involved in the support of the automated equipment. Sr. Engineer will also provide oversight and support for the Facilities 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 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. 

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Management:

• Lead projects to reduce cost, increase efficiency, improve safety, or improve machine capabilities from conception through to completion.

• Manage and coordinate project timelines, team meetings, project reviews, project budgets, equipment installations and validations.

• Effectively communicate project requirements, goals and timelines to plant management

• Act as a vendor liaison for the purchase, design, fabrication, installation, and validation of custom high speed automation equipment.

• Provide problem solving, cost analysis, testing, validation, design, and equipment repair support.

• Work closely with the Sterilization Team Leader to coordinate work activities of the technical associates and relay any performance issues of the technical associates who have a solid reporting line to the team lead.

• Coordination of source loading and unloading.

• Assist in writing capital requests and developing departmental budgets Support department and plant validation leads in department validations including FAT, IQ, OQ and PQ.

• Develop recommendations for process optimization, cycle time reduction and lead time reductions Apply principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing.

• Coordinate maintenance activities including emergency maintenance, preventative maintenance, total productive maintenance, time-based maintenance and any other projects to ensure the sterilizer and automated equipment is in good operating condition.

• Minimize quality risks due to mechanical malfunctions. This includes maintaining systems so that substandard product is not processed.

Engineering Support:

• Brainstorm, research, design and test new processes, technologies and equipment.

• Collaborate on equipment designs with outside vendors and other BD engineers.

• Produce CAD models and prints using AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks software.

• Prepare comprehensive machine specifications for use in the fabrication and purchase of new equipment.

• Ensure equipment is delivered within specification and on schedule and coordinate installation and start up.

• Create work instructions and quality documentation for new processes and equipment.

• Provide engineering support through cost analysis, testing, equipment design, equipment repair and problem solving.

• Perform acceptance testing for newly purchased equipment.

• Develop/maintain/read electrical and mechanical schematics to resolve both electronic and mechanical issues.

General:

• Support the control of the Radiation Safety Program as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

• Support compliance to Nebraska Title 180 Control on Ionizing Radiation.

• Assist with FDA, ISO and NRC audits. In the event of prolonged downtime or a radiation emergency, be able to advise the Chief RSO of the nature and duration of the problem or emergency and take proper action.

• Serve as a backup for the technical team when support is needed. May require coming in off-shift.
  Communicate in an effective, timely and appropriate manner to all associates (le. peers, support teams and management) including escalating issues.

• Obey all company policies, standards and rules, including but not limited to: Safety policies and rules including lockout procedures); Quality policies and rules.

• Must maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Supervision:

• Supervise and direct the engineering staff, liaison with facilities maintenance, and the plant Leadership Team. This position supports all facets of sterilization and facilities within the Holdrege facility.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering (BSME or BSEE preferred), required.

Experience:

• Application of QSR to new and modified operations / procedures.

• Minimum of five years of engineering experience in manufacturing.

• Equipment design experience.

• 2+ Years’ experience with programing of Fanuc or similar robots, preferred.

• Radiation Certification - Must be able to acquire in 12 months. This job is contingent on clearing an FBI background check. You will be required to provide fingerprints to be sent to the FBI. The corporate security officer will determine if the background information will be acceptable for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience and demonstrated success in managing projects.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct and influence people.

• Demonstrated attention to detail in both designs and project management.

• Responds well to uncertainty and change.

• Proven ability to build strong working relationships.

• Demonstrated time management skills.

• Works with minimal supervision.

• Ability to keep a high degree of confidentiality.

• Strong ethical values.

• Attention to detail, highly organized.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Works to promote a team atmosphere which fosters respect, open communication, and trust.

• Ability to deliver results in a timely manner.

• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement.

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

• Computer skills (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint Word preferred) – Advanced.

Physical Demands:

Work Environment (if applicable):

• High speed manufacturing environment. Must remain alert and focused.

• No air-conditioning in parts of sterilization/warehouse area.

• May have intermittent exposure to chemicals.

• Degree of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, noise, vibration and chemicals.

• When working outside, any & all physical elements of weather & temperature may be present.

• Safety glasses, safety shoes and high visibility gear must be worn when in the warehouse and Sterilization

• Some physical exertion, including lifting, may be required.

Other Functions (responsibilities):

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

• Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully.

Conditions of employment in this facility include, but are not limited to: 

Associates Must:

• Must obey all safety rules.

• Must follow all QSR (GMP) regulations.

• Must cooperate fully with the safety and environmental program.

• May not pose a direct threat or significant risk to himself/herself or others.

• The “Essential Functions” and “Other Functions” listed in this description do not restrict the addition or deletion of any other responsibilities to this position.

• Management reserves the right to change any and all job descriptions without notice as business conditions dictate.

• All associates are expected to know and adhere to the Becton Dickinson Core Values which are:

  • We do what is right.

  • We thrive on innovation and demand quality.

  • We are accountable.

  • We learn and improve every day.

  • We help each other be great.

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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Primary Work Location

USA NE - Holdrege

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