Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

BD; North Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

BD in USA CT - Canaan is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to maximize uptime, reliability, safety, quality and OEE for high‑speed automated production equipment. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborate with operators and maintenance leaders to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities include documenting maintenance in SAP/CMMS, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and coaching operators on maintenance practices while complying with

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required in Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-speed automated manufacturing, assembly, or packaging equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on high-speed automated manufacturing, assembly, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment performance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support the escalation process in a timely manner.
• Maintain and optimize critical equipment settings, standards, and performance parameters.
• Identify and report abnormalities observed during maintenance activities to prevent recurring issues.
• Investigate and resolve equipment-related losses, including breakdowns, waste, and speed losses, using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Support repeat-loss investigations and ensure countermeasures are effective and sustainable.
• Participate in Tier 1, Production Analysis Board (PAB), and other production meetings to communicate line status, performance issues, and recovery plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, validations, and reliability projects to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and OEE.
• Develop, follow, and improve maintenance standards, procedures, frequencies, and execution methods.
• Support effective use of Daily Task Maintenance (DTM), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and opportunistic maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Reliability and Preventative Maintenance leaders to plan maintenance activities and improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance standards based on troubleshooting outcomes, breakdown history, and equipment performance data.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, equipment changes, and spare parts usage in SAP, CMMS, or designated maintenance systems.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support compliance with applicable quality systems and manufacturing procedures.
• Partner with operators, technicians, and production teams to support line performance and reduce equipment losses.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators and technicians on maintenance standards, troubleshooting practices, DTM/PPM activities, and problem-solving tools.
• Promote strong teamwork, communication, and consistent execution of maintenance and continuous improvement practices.
• Perform other duties as needed to support business and production requirements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechatronics or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

CMMS

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

Role Summary

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician is responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, reliability, safety, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) for high-speed automated production equipment. This role performs troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, loss investigation, and continuous improvement activities while partnering with operators, technicians, and maintenance leaders to reduce downtime and improve line performance.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform planned, preventative, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on high-speed automated manufacturing, assembly, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment performance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support the escalation process in a timely manner.
• Maintain and optimize critical equipment settings, standards, and performance parameters.
• Identify and report abnormalities observed during maintenance activities to prevent recurring issues.

Loss Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate and resolve equipment-related losses, including breakdowns, waste, and speed losses, using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Support repeat-loss investigations and ensure countermeasures are effective and sustainable.
• Participate in Tier 1, Production Analysis Board (PAB), and other production meetings to communicate line status, performance issues, and recovery plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, validations, and reliability projects to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and OEE.

Maintenance Standards & Process Ownership

• Develop, follow, and improve maintenance standards, procedures, frequencies, and execution methods.
• Support effective use of Daily Task Maintenance (DTM), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and opportunistic maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Reliability and Preventative Maintenance leaders to plan maintenance activities and improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance standards based on troubleshooting outcomes, breakdown history, and equipment performance data.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, equipment changes, and spare parts usage in SAP, CMMS, or designated maintenance systems.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support compliance with applicable quality systems and manufacturing procedures.

Training & Team Collaboration

• Partner with operators, technicians, and production teams to support line performance and reduce equipment losses.
• Train, coach, and mentor operators and technicians on maintenance standards, troubleshooting practices, DTM/PPM activities, and problem-solving tools.
• Promote strong teamwork, communication, and consistent execution of maintenance and continuous improvement practices.
• Perform other duties as needed to support business and production requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree required in Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-speed automated manufacturing, assembly, or packaging equipment required.
• Experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance required.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience, including fault finding and I/O, preferred.
• Experience using SAP, CMMS, or other maintenance management systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and reliability practices.
• Understanding of quality systems, safety standards, and regulated manufacturing requirements preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively to production needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operators, technicians, maintenance teams, and production leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems.
• Basic knowledge of continuous improvement tools, machine design, safety, and ergonomics preferred.

Work Schedule

• Shift:1st M-F 8-5
• Overtime: Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

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 that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, disability coverage, and other company-sponsored benefits. 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: $89,800.00 - $143,700.00 USD Annual

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 CT - Canaan