Inspector Technician

Becton Dickinson; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking an Inspection Technician to execute protocol-directed inspection work supporting validation activities, engineering studies, and production inspections. You will prepare equipment, collect measurements exactly as written, record raw data, and escalate deviations to the Quality Engineer.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, traceability, and proper documentation. On-site presence in Columbus, NE, with potential training and growth within BD's quality-focused manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum: One year of manufacturing, laboratory, metrology, inspection, validation-support, or technical testing experience.
• Experience with controlled test methods or protocols; using dimensional or functional inspection equipment; and documenting raw data in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute dimensional, visual, functional, and attribute inspections required by approved validation protocols, engineering study plans, special-inspection instructions, or other written technical assignments.
• Review the assigned protocol or inspection plan before execution and confirm that inspection characteristics, sample quantities, acceptance criteria, required forms, and data-recording expectations are clear.
• Prepare, identify, stage, and maintain traceability of samples assigned for validation, engineering-study, or special-inspection work.
• Confirm that required inspection equipment, gages, fixtures, software, and reference standards are available, suitable for use, and within current calibration or verification status before testing begins.
• Set up and operate approved measurement and inspection equipment in accordance with current work instructions, methods, and protocol requirements.
• Record raw inspection data contemporaneously and accurately in the approved protocol form, data sheet, or controlled electronic record without interpreting or changing acceptance criteria.
• Perform independent verification, repeat measurement, or second-operator checks when specifically required by the approved protocol or inspection plan.
• Identify and immediately escalation protocol deviations, equipment issues, sample-traceability concerns, unexpected results, or out-of-acceptance observations to the responsible Quality Engineer; do not independently determine disposition or root cause.
• Compile completed data sheets, instrument outputs, sample-identification records, photographs when required, and other objective evidence into a complete inspection packet for technical review.
• Maintain inspection-area readiness, including organized tooling, controlled forms, sample segregation, and status identification for work in progress and completed assignments.
• Coordinate the timing and sequence of assigned validation and special -inspection work with the responsible Quality Engineer and production contact so required evidence is available to support the approved study schedule.
• Support inspection-method qualification, measurement-system studies, correlation checks, or capability-data collection only when directed by a Quality Engineer and governed by an approved plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading protocols

Attention to detail

Documentation practices

Communication

Sample traceability

Education

Associates degree in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection equipment

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.

Position Summary

The Inspection Technician executes protocol-directed and assignment-specific inspection work for validation activities, engineering studies, special production inspections, and other defined technical inspection needs. The role prepares inspection equipment and samples, performs measurements exactly as specified in approved protocols or written inspection plans, records attributable raw data, assembles inspection evidence, and promptly escalates deviations or unexpected results to the responsible Quality Engineer.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Execute dimensional, visual, functional, and attribute inspections required by approved validation protocols, engineering study plans, special-inspection instructions, or other written technical assignments.
• Review the assigned protocol or inspection plan before execution and confirm that inspection characteristics, sample quantities, acceptance criteria, required forms, and data-recording expectations are clear.
• Prepare, identify, stage, and maintain traceability of samples assigned for validation, engineering-study, or special-inspection work.
• Confirm that required inspection equipment, gages, fixtures, software, and reference standards are available, suitable for use, and within current calibration or verification status before testing begins .
• Set up and operate approved measurement and inspection equipment in accordance with current work instructions, methods, and protocol requirements .
• Record raw inspection data contemporaneously and accurately in the approved protocol form, data sheet, or controlled electronic record without interpreting or changing acceptance criteria.
• Perform independent verification, repeat measurement, or second-operator checks when specifically required by the approved protocol or inspection plan.
• Identify and immediately escalation protocol deviations, equipment issues, sample-traceability concerns, unexpected results, or out-of-acceptance observations to the responsible Quality Engineer; do not independently determine disposition or root cause.
• Compile completed data sheets, instrument outputs, sample-identification records, photographs when required, and other objective evidence into a complete inspection packet for technical review.
• Maintain inspection-area readiness, including organized tooling, controlled forms, sample segregation, and status identification for work in progress and completed assignments.
• Coordinate the timing and sequence of assigned validation and special -inspection work with the responsible Quality Engineer and production contact so required evidence is available to support the approved study schedule.
• Support inspection-method qualification, measurement-system studies, correlation checks, or capability-data collection only when directed by a Quality Engineer and governed by an approved plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience

Minimum: One year of manufacturing, laboratory, metrology, inspection, validation-support, or technical testing experience. Preferred: Experience executing controlled test methods or protocols; using dimensional or functional inspection equipment; and documenting raw data in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Reading and following controlled protocols, inspection plans, drawings, specifications, and test methods. Use of dimensional and functional inspection equipment appropriate to assigned work. Good documentation practices and accurate raw-data recording. Sample identification, traceability, segregation, and status control. Awareness of calibration status and equipment-use requirements. Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple assigned inspection packets. Clear communication and timely escalation of unexpected conditions. Basic computer skills for data entry, controlled records, and instrument output handling.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 Optional Skills. Primary Work Location USA NE - Columbus (Molding Center) Additional Locations Work Shift 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. 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.