Field Service Engineer/Technician (Leesburg, MD)

Becton Dickinson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide on-site and remote support for automated dispensing systems within the WEST territory. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain hardware and software while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong customer relations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of hardware/software support, possess an associate degree or equivalent experience, and can travel to DoD/DHA facilities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hardware, software and IT support experience with both proprietary and standard applications.
• May require background checks and security credentials for DoD/DHA facilities.
• Excellent communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and on-site technical support for BD automated dispensing systems.
• Respond to, evaluate, prioritize and resolve work orders within SLAs.
• Diagnose and repair hardware and software components with full case ownership.
• Independently tackle complex issues and escalate to senior staff when needed.
• Support government accounts requiring CAC eligibility.

Skills

Hardware/Software Support

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Travel Ready

Documentation

Independent Worker

Education

Assoc degree / 3+ yrs exp

Tools

Windows OS

Networking

Diagnostic tools

CAC access

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 Description This is a Field role. Service area - WEST of Washington in and around Leesburg, MD, Ashburn, Sterling, Charles Town, Frederick - Ideal candidate will reside within a commutable distance to this territory.

Summary: The BD Pyxis Field Service Engineer provides remote and on-site technical support for BD automated dispensing systems across the assigned region, including Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) facilities. This role is responsible for solving, repairing, and maintaining proprietary hardware and software systems while ensuring regulatory compliance, service quality, and strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities of a Field Service Engineer Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide remote and on-site technical support for automated dispensing systems, including support for DHA and DoD facilities.
• Respond to, evaluate, prioritize, and resolve work orders within service-level expectations.
• Diagnose and repair proprietary hardware and software components with full case ownership.
• Independently tackle sophisticated issues and raise to Senior or Lead FSEs as needed.
• Support government accounts requiring eligibility for a CAC (Common Access Card).

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of combined hardware, software, and IT support experience with both proprietary and standard applications.
• May be required to meet eligibility requirements for access to Local, State, and/or Federal facilities, which may include completion of background investigations and acquiring required identification credentials or security badges.
• Strong solving, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple priorities, and travel as required.

Skills & Experience

• Remote and on-site technical support for automated dispensing systems.
• Work-order evaluation, prioritization, and resolution.
• Diagnosis and repair of hardware/software components.
• Preventive maintenance, installations, repairs, and calibrations.
• Inventory management and consistency to company policy.
• Professional customer communication and relationship development.
• Accurate service documentation including expenses and time tracking.
• Compliance with MDR and service procedures.
• Independent and team-based work performance.

Additional Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field or 3+ years of Field Service or Technical Support experience.
• 24×7 on-call service experience preferred.
• Medical or electromechanical device repair experience required.
• CompTIA A+ Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to disassemble/reassemble complex systems.
• Proficiency with Windows OS, networking, and diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to operate powered and manual hand tools.
• Ability to lift 85 lbs frequently and 115 lbs occasionally, including overhead lifts.
• Ability to climb, kneel, crawl, reach, grasp, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license, active for min. last, most recent 3 years and a clear motor vehicle record.
• Daily car travel required, with occasional air travel and overnight stays.

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.

Primary Work Location USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B Additional Locations Work Shift.

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. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $24.00 - $38.40 USD Hourly We are the #MakersofPossible Working together, we make products that patients, families and their healthcare professionals rely on. We do this because we are committed to advancing the world of health™. But it takes the imagination and passion of all of us at BD, from manufacturing to marketing, to look at the impossible and find solutions that turn dreams into possibilities with real-life health benefits for people today, tomorrow and beyond. We make this happen, together. We are the makers of possible. Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.