Lead Instrumentation & Manufacturing Technician

BD; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, located in Sparks, MD, is seeking a skilled electromechanical technician to act as the manufacturing process owner for an assigned line, driving safety, delivery, quality, and cost goals. You will assemble, test, and troubleshoot instruments, collaborate with operators to meet weekly production targets, and work with engineers to address design and manufacturing challenges.

You will test complex electromechanical systems, train peers, and support process engineering activities while

Qualifications

• Two year Associates degree in mechanical or electronics or relevant degree.
• Robotics experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate capability to test for highly complex electromechanical instruments.
• Must demonstrate capability to communicate clearly through both verbal and written communication to support process engineering team.
• Proven ability and accountability to results and to improve performance and processes across a team, work cell, or project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the manufacturing process owner for assigned manufacturing line(s) including responsibility for Safety, Delivery, Quality and Cost.
• Expertise in assembly, testing and troubleshooting for assigned platform(s).
• Assembles, tests, and troubleshoots assigned instrument production line.
• Works with Manufacturing Operators to meet weekly production goals for assigned platform(s).
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits, PCBs, mechanical systems, and integrated electromechanical systems including software.
• Supports the process engineering activities for the assigned production line(s) such as Deviation Waivers, Quality Notification, Repair/Re-work forms, and Out of Tolerance findings.
• Train production associates on assembly and test procedures.
• Work with Engineers to solve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Recommend continuous improvement opportunities. Perform feasibility tests.
• Revise, verify & validate, and update procedures for assigned manufacturing line(s).
• Engineering Support - Resolve minor manufacturing assembly and test issues to support instrument and sub-assembly production; also perform testing, validations, and designs of experiments under the guidance of the department staff.
• Follows design and quality guidelines based on Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and related BD Quality Standards and Practices.
• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Electromechanical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electronics

Robotics experience preferred

Tools

Oscilloscope

OEM software

Torque drivers

Gauges

Testing equipment

Job description

BD, located in Sparks, MD, is seeking a skilled electromechanical technician to act as the manufacturing process owner for an assigned line, driving safety, delivery, quality, and cost goals. You will assemble, test, and troubleshoot instruments, collaborate with operators to meet weekly production targets, and work with engineers to address design and manufacturing challenges.

You will test complex electromechanical systems, train peers, and support process engineering activities while