Director, R&D

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Canteen facilities

Free car parking

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

BD, a global MedTech leader, seeks a Production Technician to operate advanced production equipment, perform preventative maintenance and diagnose faults. You will support a high-volume automated environment, ensuring quality and efficiency across shifts.

The role offers hands-on problem solving, collaboration across teams and opportunities to influence design decisions within BD’s engineering and R&D ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification required.
• Experience in high-volume, highly automated manufacturing.
• Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented and inventive problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and support assembly activities.
• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbishing offline machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults.
• Set up manufacturing equipment and ensure products meet standards.
• Monitor in-process quality and act to prevent product holds.
• Minimise equipment downtime and manage repair/spare-part costs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds/HND) or time-served apprenticeship

Job description

As a Production Technician, you'll play a key role in keeping our automated manufacturing operation running smoothly. This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll operate sophisticated production equipment, carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults, and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime and maintain high standards of quality. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two shifts are quite the same. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production machinery, supporting assembly activities, covering breaks and completing pallet release duties
• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbishing offline machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing electro-mechanical faults
• Setting up manufacturing equipment and ensuring products are produced to the required standards
• Monitoring in-process quality and taking action when issues arise to help prevent product holds
• Helping minimise equipment downtime while managing repair and spare-part costs effectively
• Supporting a safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing environment
• An electrical or mechanical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds or HND, or a time-served apprenticeship
• Experience within a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A practical, proactive approach to solving technical problems
• A passion for contributing to healthcare through high-quality manufacturing, Analytical
• Collaborative
• Curious
• Detail-oriented
• Inventive
• Problem-solver

Ready for your next challenge? This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact - backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.

Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter. Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate - with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology. And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale. 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.

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom and in Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

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.

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.

Hear from Our Associates

• BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD.
• I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others - it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day.
• I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive.
• During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD.

You'll work a 11pm-11am shift, full compensation including37% shift premium of £42 500 per annum plus benefits.

Our generous benefits including:

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years), 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.