Automation Technician II

BD; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a maintenance and automation technician to support on-site automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment in Mebane, NC. The role focuses on inspections, calibration, troubleshooting, and validation activities for automated equipment across shifts.

The candidate will operate in a fast-paced healthcare production setting, coordinating with QA, engineering, and vendors while maintaining documentation and change-control records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on automation systems and supporting instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot automation and vision system hardware, software, mechanical and process-related issues to rapidly restore equipment and system functionality and minimize downtime.
• Execute equipment setup, installation, qualification, and validation activities for new automation platforms, process improvements, and system upgrades.
• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of automation-related deviations, equipment failures, and performance issues.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform basic automation software configuration, method execution support, system backups, and approved programming modifications under engineering guidance.
• Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, calibration records, validation documentation, and change control records per quality system requirements.
• Coordinate with QA, engineering, and external vendors to support maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, compliance, and efficiency.
• Adhere to safety, quality, regulatory, and data integrity requirements in a regulated environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Be the technical support for mechanical, electrical, automation and vision system issues across the shift.
• Participate in evaluation and commissioning of new automation platforms and standardization of practices.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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 Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on automation systems and supporting instrumentation.

• Troubleshoot automation and vision system hardware, software, mechanical and process-related issues to rapidly restore equipment and system functionality and minimize operational downtime.

• Execute equipment setup, installation, qualification, and validation activities in support of new automation platforms, process improvements, and system upgrades.

• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of automation-related deviations, equipment failures, and performance issues.

• Support automated manufacturing equipment.

• Perform basic automation software configuration, method execution support, system backups, and approved programming modifications under engineering guidance.

• Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, calibration records, validation documentation, and change control records in accordance with quality system requirements.

• Coordinate with quality assurance, engineering, and external vendors to support equipment maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor automation system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Adhere to all applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and data integrity requirements while working within a regulated environment.

• Participate in ongoing technical training and professional development activities.

• Be the technical support for mechanical, electrical, automation and vision system issues across the shift.

• Participate in evaluation, implementation, and commissioning of new automation platforms while supporting standardization of automation practices.

Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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 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.

Required Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Mebane

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 7am-330pm (United States of America)