Senior Mechanical Engineer I

BD; Limerick; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of complex robotic components within its Pharmacy Automation portfolio. You will own assemblies from concept through manufacturing, working closely with Systems, Electrical, and Controls teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering, strong CAD/analysis skills (SolidWorks/FEA/GD&T), and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial automation and/or robotic system design.
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks) and analysis methods (FEA, GD&T).
• Ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test complex mechanical engineering components within Pharmacy Automation’s Robotic Product Portfolio.
• Own component and assembly design from concept to manufacturing; define system architecture.
• Create CAD models for electromechanical assemblies and improve existing designs.
• Define product requirements and work with Systems, Electrical, and Controls engineers.
• Provide technical leadership on multiple projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead risk assessments and CAPA for hardware designs.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotic system design

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

GD&T

Job description

Job Description

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.

Be Part of Advancing the World of Health! In recent years, BD has made a significant expansion into the high-growth pharmacy automation space and is now one of the global leaders in pharmacy automation. The Pharmacy Automation platform positions BD to offer our pharmacy customers a more comprehensive set of thoughtful, connected care technologies as they expand care to new settings, centralize their pharmacy operations and own the charge in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the industry, including health care worker burnout and the global clinician shortage. BD’s Pharmacy Automation portfolio covers a wide range of hardware and software technologies from storage and dispensing robots, vision solutions, pouch packagers, vial filling systems, blister card production systems as well as central fill solutions and enterprise pharmacy management software solutions.

Responsibilities

• The position is responsible for the technical design, development, and associated testing of complex mechanical engineering projects within Pharmacy Automation’s Robotic Product Portfolio
• Take ownership for component and assembly design from concept through detailed design to manufacturing and contribute to the creation of overall system architecture.
• Perform CAD modeling of electromechanical assemblies to support the release of new designs and create improvements to existing designs
• Understand product needs, operational constraints, and help define product requirements to deliver the best possible product for customers
• Work closely with Systems, Electrical, Controls and other Mechanical Engineers on designs and implementations to ensure a strong overall system design and performance
• Create and present design summaries for technical reviews with a cross functional representation.
• Provide technical leadership on multiple projects simultaneously
• Apply sound engineering principles and techniques to develop solutions using a variety of engineering tools
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tasks, build a resource plan for completion of these tasks, and track progress
• Derive Verification and Validation plans for new designs
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and associates on technical and programmatic related challenges
• Be innovative - identify product improvement opportunities that continuously improve and differentiate Pharmacy Automation Solutions
• Spearhead failure investigations with a cross-functional team for returned hardware, in field failures and CAPA

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor of Eng, in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in industrial automation and/or robotic system design
• Demonstrate technical execution in a highly focused’ cross-functional team environment, on a large development project.
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools, SolidWorks, FEA, material selection, sheet metal design and fabrication, plastic injection molded part design tooling and qualification; tolerance analysis, GD&T (GPS) and rapid prototyping equipment
• Creation of technical drawings according to ISO GPS standards or equivalent.
• Experience with data acquisition, analysis, and statistical approaches, such as DFSS and structured RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to successfully influence people and teams at all levels without direct authority.
• Ability to apply sophisticated mathematical concepts to such tasks as statics, kinetics, strength of materials, reliability testing, analysis of variance, correlation studies and sampling theory, statistical analysis
• Knowledge of applicable international standards – ISO 13485, IEC 61010, Machinery Regulation, CE marking.
• Experience with risk assessment and safety analysis, utilizing tools such as dFMEA, hazard risk analyses etc.

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.

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

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.

Primary Work Location: IRL Limerick - Castletroy

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.

€56,600.00 - €86,300.00 EUR Annual