Automation Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Low/No Cost Health Insurance

Job summary

BD is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment on the 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM shift. You will support plant automation, material handling, and related systems by reading schematics, wiring diagrams, PLCs, and robotics, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience, or a Vocational/Technical diploma with at least 6 months’ experience; an Associate degree

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Vocational/Technical School diploma or certification related to Electrical fundamentals/Electrical Troubleshooting with min 6 months related experience.
• Associates degree in electronics related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment for electrical and controls issues.
• Performs daily repair of material movement vehicles and the related track.
• Supports PM activities on production machinery.
• Document work performed in logs with timeliness and detail.

Education

HS diploma/GED with min 1yr related experience

Vocational/Technical School diploma/certification in Electrical fundamentals

Associates degree in electronics related field (preferred)

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 its 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 Description

Sign-on Bonus (*for qualified applicants)

Competitive Pay

Low/No Cost Health Insurance

Work hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM 2-3-2 shift

Position Summary

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment for electrical and controls issues.
• Performs daily repair of material movement vehicles and the related track.
• Supports PM activities on production machinery.

Essential Functions

• 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, working with robotic systems, working with vision systems, and working with 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.

Education And/ Or Experience Required

• HS diploma/GED with min 1yr of related experience required

OR

• Vocational/Technical School diploma or certification related to Electrical fundamentals/Electrical Troubleshooting with min 6 months related experience required
• Associates degree in electronics related field preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time

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.

To learn more about BD visit the text below

BD careers: 2024 BD Careers page - 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.

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Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

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