Becton, Dickinson and Company

EDI Staff Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $80K — $110K *
Columbus, NE 68601In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
  • 3 years of progressively responsible engineering and project management experience
  • Extensive experience in equipment integration within complex manufacturing sites
  • Experience in SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Proven leadership in project and capital management
  • Excellent technical skills including project management and organization.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Design Team to ensure manufacturable product designs meet cost and quality targets
  • Support compliance with regulatory and quality requirements alongside quality teams
  • Ensure production teams have operable and reliable equipment to meet production goals
  • Lead Proof of Concept evaluations and Design of Experiments for process validation
  • Coordinate with equipment suppliers and support technical evaluations during capital projects
  • Support installation and validation of equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost performance metrics like OEE and reliability.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with early access to wages through DailyPay
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with no paycheck contributions for certain associates
  • Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
  • 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar match up to 6%
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning and development
  • Paid holidays and vacation, pro-rated for new hires
  • Discounted insurance plans for home, auto, and pets.
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Job Description

Responsibilities

Develops Strategies, Collaborates and Communicates with:
  • Product Design Team: Support manufacturable product designs aligned with cost and quality targets.
  • Unit and Plant Quality Teams: Support compliance with regulatory, GMP, ISO, and validation requirements.
  • Production Teams: Ensure equipment is operable, reliable, and capable of meeting production targets.
  • Maintenance / Engineering Teams: Support uptime, maintainability, and troubleshooting readiness.
  • Procurement & Vendors: Support sourcing, supplier technical alignment, and execution milestones.
  • Plant Quality Team: to ensure that equip. is operating within specified tolerances and products meet required quality & regulatory standards.
  • Program Management: Support delivery of equipment and automation scope on time and within budget.
  • Finance Team: Support CapEx tracking and reporting.


RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Process & Equipment Design and Development
  • Support design and development of assembly, packaging, automation, inspection, and manufacturing equipment including mechanical, electrical, and control elements.
  • Support preparation, maintenance, and execution of User Requirement Specifications (URS).
  • Support evaluation of technical concepts considering risk, scalability, validation impact, cost, and lifecycle requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews, machine safety reviews, risk assessments, and FMEA activities.
  • Lead Proof of Concept (POC) evaluations and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Verify relationships between Key Process Input Variables (KPIVs) and Key Process Output Variables (KPOVs).
  • Develop center lining activities to optimize equipment performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment operability, ergonomics, maintainability, reliability, and cost of ownership.
  • Lead and support problem solving activities related to Equipment & Automated Systems.
  • Troubleshoot equipment systems, materials, or process issues using scientific approaches.
  • Lead and Support POC evaluation and DOE to establish baseline processes and metrics.


2. Supplier & Capital Project Support
  • Support coordination with equipment suppliers and system integrators.
  • Support RFQs, technical evaluations, and supplier capability reviews.
  • Review supplier designs, specifications, and safety concepts under guidance.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
  • Support deviation tracking, corrective actions, and issue resolution.


3. Equipment Integration, Installation, Validation & Start-Up
  • Support execution of equipment installation plans and site readiness activities.
  • Execute and support qualification, process verification, and process validation activities.
  • Support vertical start-up and production ramp-up activities.
  • Minimize disruption to ongoing operations during equipment or automation integration.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and automation issues using structured problem-solving tools.
  • Execute process verification and production ramp-up activities for Equipment & Automated Systems.


4. Ramp-Up, Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Provide technical support during ramp-up to achieve OEE, yield, throughput, and reliability targets.
  • Measure and analyze gaps between expected and actual performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.


5. Documentation, Training & Handover
  • Support creation and handover of equipment documentation including specifications, drawings, FAT/SAT, validation, maintenance and control plans.
  • Support preparation of operating instructions and troubleshooting documentation.
  • Support training of site personnel on new equipment and processes.
  • Support formal handover to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams.


6. Compliance, Safety & Quality
  • Ensure compliance with EHS, machine safety, ISO, FDA, GMP, and BD Quality System requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.


Equipment Engineering Scope
  • Execute process verification, process validation, and production ramp-up activities for Equipment & Automated Systems.


7. Performance Indicators (Accountability)

Leading KPI
  • Number of Equipment design, Cost of production & OEE. Percentage of project completed on time, in scope and to budget.
  • Integration lead time reduction and milestone adherence.
  • Completion of validation and readiness activities.


Lagging KPI

Equipment Reliability Overall Equipment Effectiveness Number of process failures experienced.

Lagging KPI

Equipment OEE and reliability during ramp-up.

Equipment-related quality or safety incidents.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Minimum Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related field, or relevant equivalent experience.


Minimum Experience:
  • 3 years of progressively responsible engineering and project management experience.
  • Extensive experience in integrating equipment within complex manufacturing sites with a strong focus on validation and vertical start up.
  • Experience in SolidWorks or other 3d modeling software is desired
  • Excellent technical skills including project management, organization, planning, and capital budgets.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving and data analysis methods.
  • Proven lean leadership experience who can assimilate data in a structured manner and present recommendations based on facts and data.
  • Proven leadership in project and capital management.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.


Physical requirement:
  • Ability to use a laptop/computer for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) in virtual and/or on-site meetings
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) when conducting FAT, SAT, on-site equipment/process troubleshooting, etc.
  • Ability to climb steps, squat, etc.
  • Ability to work independently in High Volume manufacturing floor
  • Follow Safety and Quality/GMP requirements for medical device manufacturing site (Safety shoes, safety glasses, hair net, beard net, face mask, hard hat, etc....as required per manufacturing site)


MAIN CONTACTS TO DO THE JOB:

Internal Reasons
  • GIE other Teams
  • Manufacturing teams
  • BU functions: Quality, SC.


External Reasons
  • Vendors, Customers, Consultants, procurement, Quality
  • WW R&D project teams
  • Machine vendors


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.

BD is committed to providing a robust set of value-based programs and resources that are best-in-class, market-competitive and affordable for all associates and their families.
  • Competitive pay
    • Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay
  • Healthcare coverage:No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.
    • Preventive care covered at 100%.
    • Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
  • Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
  • Adoption assistance plan
  • 401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
  • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)

All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements. Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location
USA NE - Columbus (West)

Additional Locations

Work Shift
NA (United States of America)

About Becton, Dickinson and Company

BD is a global technology company that provides diagnostics and technologies for frontliners. Through their solutions and services, they assist scientists in detecting diseases and advanced researchers' on developing diagnoses and therapeutics. BD was established in 1897 by Farleigh Dickinson and Maxwell Becton in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Our team at BD is composed of more than 65,000 associates across the globe. These dedicated professionals work at the intersection of technology and healthcare, where they drive innovation and ensure that we stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. By joining BD, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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BD is proud to offer competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From comprehensive health insurance to employee wellness programs and flexible working arrangements, we prioritize the well-being of our team members. Our inclusive culture encourages networking, continuous learning, and the sharing of ideas in a diverse and welcoming environment.

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
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