Automation Engineer - High-Speed Medical Packaging & Validation

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to support automated filling lines and packaging processes at its USA facility. You will troubleshoot, validate, and upgrade equipment; lead root-cause analyses and process improvements; and ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, SolidWorks, and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or automation engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Programming of Allen Bradley PLC systems using RS Logix / Studio 5000.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Experience with automated high-speed filling, capping, or packaging lines.
• Working knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Experience with process validation and structured problem solving (RCA, DMAIC).
• Data analysis and graphical presentation to drive decisions using Excel or Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to maintenance/production for automated filling lines and troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot automation and vision system hardware, software, and mechanical issues to restore functionality.
• Lead equipment setup, installation, qualification, and validation for new platforms and upgrades.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for deviations and failures.
• Monitor performance metrics (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap) and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams on root cause analysis and solutions.
• Utilize CAD software to design and document components, tooling, layouts, and improvements.
• Participate in validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain compliant SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure adherence to FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics or automation engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen Bradley PLC

RS Logix/Studio 5000

SAP

Job description

BD is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to support automated filling lines and packaging processes at its USA facility. You will troubleshoot, validate, and upgrade equipment; lead root-cause analyses and process improvements; and ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, SolidWorks, and data analysis tools.