Automation Controls Technician

BD; North Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an Electrical/Controls Technician for the night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with a 3-2-2 rotating schedule. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment across electrical and control systems to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, wiring investigations, PLC/ladder logic troubleshooting, robotics, vision and labeling systems, and thorough documentation in logs. Strong collaboration with operators is essential.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. with electrical experience required.
• Vocational/Technical School in electrical fundamentals with experience required.
• Associate degree with limited experience acceptable when combined with related schooling.

Responsibilities

• Read machine schematics and diagnose electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot wiring and component problems in production equipment.
• PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting; maintain robotic and vision systems.
• Document work promptly in logs and coordinate with operators/leads.
• Ensure safety and reliability of plant electrical/controls systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Diagnostics

Documentation

Team communication

Education

HS Diploma/G.E.D.

Vocational/Technical School

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical drives (Servos, VFDs)

Robotics

Vision systems

Electrical schematics

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.

Job Overview:

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.

Night shift 7:00PM - 7:00AM

(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

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 that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, disability coverage, and other company-sponsored benefits. You can learn more on our career site under \