Electro-Mechanical Technician: MedTech Maintenance & PLC

BD; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform manual and automated equipment maintenance in a cGMP environment, reading blueprints and following specifications. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, PMs, inventory, and supporting engineering upgrades. Requires HS diploma, tech experience, and ability to work 6pm–6am on rotating shifts.

The role emphasizes QA/QC alignment, safety compliance, and ongoing training with BD processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and schematics with accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using SAP, Excel and Word; capable of maintaining records.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose causes and repair equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain parts inventory and reorder as needed.
• Support engineering projects: ordering and installing new equipment and IQs.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Test circuits with oscilloscopes, signal generators, amps and voltmeters.
• Install/modify control panel wiring and PLC ladder logic with Controls group.
• Train operators and assist with machine setups/operation.
• Coordinate with central crib to manage spare parts inventory; repair pneu/ mech issues.
• Suggest design changes to upgrade equipment and reduce recurring problems.
• Occasional off-shift support; flexibility for overtime and start-ups.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Read blueprints

SAP

Excel

Word

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Two years technical experience in lieu of associate

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

BD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform manual and automated equipment maintenance in a cGMP environment, reading blueprints and following specifications. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, PMs, inventory, and supporting engineering upgrades. Requires HS diploma, tech experience, and ability to work 6pm–6am on rotating shifts.

The role emphasizes QA/QC alignment, safety compliance, and ongoing training with BD processes and tools.