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

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment for electrical and controls issues.  Performs daily repair of material movement vehicles and the related track.  Support PM activities on production machinery.

 

Day shift 7:00AM - 7:00PM

(3-2-2 rotating schedule)

Responsibilities

Technical Capability in Electrical Troubleshooting: respond to calls from the production floor to diagnose and fix electrical issues with machinery. Troubleshooting consists of:

• Reading machine schematics

• Investigating wiring and component issues

• PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting

• Robotic systems

• Vision systems

• Labeling systems

       

Professional Support Attitude: work closely with production operators and technicians to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Communicate with production leadership in terms of priority and status

Perform electrical and mechanical repair on plant materials handling system as needed

• Perform troubleshooting of plant automation systems

• Document work performed in a timely and detailed manner in work logs

All other duties as assigned by lead/supervisor/manager

Education and Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. and

• Minimum of 2 years electrical related experience

or

• Vocational/Technical School (Curriculum: Electrical Fundamentals, Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical/Electronics Engineering) and

• Minimum of 1-year electrical related experience

or

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics and

• Minimum of 6 months electrical related experience

Other Skills/Knowledge

• Electrical – Thorough knowledge of electrical circuit fundamentals, with experience in troubleshooting, is required.  Experience using voltage, amperage, ohm meters, and oscilloscopes. Ability to work from technical manuals and schematics to troubleshoot.  Ability to read electrical schematics, and wire to a print.  Knowledge of required wiring practices per the NEC.  Knowledge of safe working practices around electrical cabinets and machinery in general. 

• Controls – Understanding and experience with the following: PLC programming, Electrical drives (Servos, VFDs), Robotics, Vision system/Barcode readers is a plus. General PC skills required

• Machinery – A background in electro-mechanical systems and troubleshooting them, especially in a manufacturing environment, is a plus. 

• Professional Support Attitude – Must be able to respond to frequent calls for equipment repair throughout the plant.  The interaction with operators, technicians, and leads at all times must be courteous, professional, and timely.

• Self-Directing – Must be able to use available time away from direct support in a productive manner, without daily oversight. Must be able to use time effectively to respond to calls for support, and yet still complete ongoing required PM and repair activities.

• Communications – Must be able to communicate to manufacturing, and other controls group members, the work being done and the understood priority.  Must be pro-active around bringing observed issues to attention, with possible suggestions for solutions.

• Documentation – Must be diligent in daily use of machine logs to record the work performed.

• Reliability – Electronic technician coverage is vital to plant operations, must be very reliable.

Safety

• Participate fully to achieve the department’s safety goals.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Hold self-accountable to follow all safety policies & procedures.

• Debrief accidents and implement solutions to eliminate root causes.

• Hold team members to safety standards/regulations & policies

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

Additional Locations

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