Becton, Dickinson and Company

Lead Tech Mechanical Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, ideally in a highly automated environment.
  • Strong expertise with FANUC, ABB, Epson, and Stäubli robotic systems.
  • Proficiency in Rockwell and Siemens automation software, including Studio 5000 and Step 7.
  • Extensive knowledge in servo motion control systems and advanced process control technology.

Responsibilities

  • Develop improvements for high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain automated manufacturing machines.
  • Enhance performance using programming and troubleshooting skills.
  • Communicate safety procedures and adjustments regarding PPE usage.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve goals.
  • Report on performance goals as directed by management.
  • Support corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing and quality issues.

Benefits

  • Working in a hands-on role with advanced automation technologies.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including 2nd and 3rd.
  • Contribution to the critical field of medical device manufacturing.
Full Job Description
Lead Tech Mechanical Engineer

The Lead Tech Mechanical Engineer provides technical support with the design and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and packaging equipment to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.

Responsibilities:
  • Hands-on development improvements to high-speed automated equipment for the manufacturing of medical devices.
  • Performs troubleshooting, and maintenance of high-speed automated equipment.
  • Use technical knowledge and experience in programming and troubleshooting to resolve issues and to improve the performance of the automated machines based on the following technologies:
    • Robots: FANUC, ABB, Epson and Stäubli (strong experience with pick and place applications)
    • Strong knowledge in Rockwell Automation Software: Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000), Factory Talk Machine Edition/Site Edition, etc.
    • Strong knowledge in Siemens Automation Software: Step 7, Tia Portal, Winn CC etc.
    • Strong knowledge in Servo Motion Controls System as Kinetix Servo drives, Sinamics or similar
    • Advanced process control as Fuzzy Logix, Profibus, ProfiNet networks, PID Function and Functional Charts Language, Ethernet-IP / TCP-IP Networks.
    • Strong knowledge in development and programming of Vision Systems such as Cognex (Insight 5000, 2000, micro, Keyence CVX, IV, Banner).
    • Extensive experience in ultrasonic welding,
    • InkJet printers (Domino, Lynx, Markem Image, Keyence).
    • Experience in thermos transfer printers, flexographic printers and digital printers.
    • Product and parts identification including RFID and Barcoding (software, printers, and readers).
    • Strong knowledge in pneumatics and electropneumatic, mechanical knowledge, electronics.
  • Follow all safety procedures and identify/communicate the necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns, including the proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
  • Work with BD production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure that goals are met.
  • Maintain primary communication of performance goals and requirements identified by management.
  • Support CAPA activities as required (Corrective and Preventive Actions) to address systemic issues in the manufacturing and quality systems.
  • Ability to work on flexible schedule and cover 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree is required (degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or any related field is desired).
  • At least 3-5 years of manufacturing experience (preferably in a highly automated environment).


Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location
USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.

Additional Locations

Work Shift

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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