DTO Intelligent Automation, Sr Staff Engineer Automation

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Essential Job Functions :

1. In collaboration with DTO Intelligent Automation leadership and key staff members, develop site-specific Intelligent Automation roadmaps inclusive of digital solutions, machine learning, and the ability to leverage commonality of technical solutions across other sites.
2. Design and implement process optimization strategies with DTO Intelligent Automation technical systems engineers to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time, and improve product quality.
3. Work closely with manufacturing site teams to analyze and evaluate existing processes, identify improvements, and recommend technological solutions. Complete process concepts, project charters, business justifications, risk analyses, feasibility studies, automation FAT, SAT, and validation.
4. Design and execute laboratory experiments, pilot studies, and manage technology transfer activities. Oversee external contractors and vendors for process development and transfer projects.
5. Collaborate to develop and implement playbooks for automation technology solutions.
6. Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve process issues, improve equipment effectiveness, and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
7. Maintain strong relationships across departments to ensure strategy alignment and goal achievement.
8. Mentor and develop engineering capabilities, including skills assessment, training, and support for automation technology evolution.
9. Drive value through automation solutions by increasing asset utilization, improving OEE, optimizing labor, and reducing costs.
10. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in scientific and technical fields.

Required Education and Experience :

1. BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Process, or Computer Engineering.
2. At least 15 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing, automation, technology transfer, or related fields, preferably in regulated industries.
3. Minimum of 5 years in Intelligent Automation solutions including machine learning, vision systems, controls, robotics, AI, and data analytics.
4. Strong knowledge of process optimization, lean principles, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis.
5. Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
7. Travel requirement: 25-30%.

Preferred Education and Experience :

1. MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Process, or Computer Engineering.
2. Project Management or Industry 4.0 certification.
3. Proficiency in process analysis, modeling, simulation software, and statistical tools.
4. Experience with process improvement methodologies and automation/control systems.

Note: Employment may be contingent on COVID-19 vaccination proof or testing, pursuant to company policy.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions, encourages authenticity, and fosters continual learning and improvement. We seek individuals who see the bigger picture and understand the human story behind our work. Join us to help reinvent the future of health.