R&D Hardware Electrical Engineer I

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well‑being

Retirement & Financial well‑being

Work‑Life Balance & Family Support

Leave Programs

Job summary

Waters is seeking an R&D Electrical Engineer to support electrical and electronic hardware development for instrumented, automated diagnostic systems. You will collaborate with software, mechanical, and QA teams to ensure product reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, hands-on breadboard prototyping, microcontroller experience, and familiarity with PCB layout tools. Competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Hands-on experience building and testing breadboards and prototypes.
• Experience working with microcontrollers.
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity with oscilloscope, logic analyzer, MCU debug probes.
• Understanding of LEDs, photodetectors, sensors, amplifiers, voltage regulators, ADC, DAC, memory.
• Understanding electro-mechanical components like motors, blowers, heaters, TEC, solenoids, relays.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electrical, electronic and electro-optic components and systems for automated diagnostic instruments.
• Participate and hold design reviews for modules and subsystems.
• Design and develop microcontroller-based modules.
• Assess the ability of proposed designs to meet specified requirements including manufacturability and serviceability.
• Learn and practice the Global Product Development System phase and gate design process.
• Conduct project work in compliance with internal procedures and ISO 9001, and FDA cGMP standards for the design of Medical Devices.
• Learn and practice design for compliance to IVD and medical standards for safety, EMC, and security.
• Interact closely with software, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering functions to develop comprehensive solutions to design problems.
• Develop and execute functional tests for modules and systems.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses documenting the results.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Microcontrollers

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Oscilloscope & test equipment

Electronic circuits

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Embedded programming

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 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 Summary:

The R&D Electrical Engineer supports the electrical and electronic hardware development activities of instrumented, automated diagnostic systems. A member of a project team, they work closely with other development engineering functions, software, mechanical, and systems. This role interfaces with manufacturing, regulatory, and quality teams to ensure product reliability, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with experience developing electrical and electronic hardware for complex, instrumented systems. They are a strong communicator and collaborator who works effectively across software, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams. They possess excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with root-cause investigation and failure analysis. Most importantly, they demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance, helping deliver high-performing diagnostic products that meet rigorous medical device standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electrical, electronic and electro-optic components and systems for automated diagnostic instruments.
• Participate and hold design reviews for modules and subsystems.
• Design and develop microcontroller-based modules.
• Assess the ability of proposed designs to meet specified requirements including manufacturability and serviceability.
• Learn and practice the Global Product Development System phase and gate design process.
• Conduct project work in compliance with internal procedures and processes, ISO 9001, and FDA cGMP standards for the design of Medical Devices.
• Learn and practice design for compliance to IVD and medical standards for safety, EMC, and security.
• Interact closely with software, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering functions to develop comprehensive solutions to design problems.
• Develop and execute functional tests for modules and systems.
• Conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses documenting the results.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience building and testing breadboards and prototypes.
• Experience working with microcontrollers.
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Familiarity working with standard lab equipment, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, MCU debug probes.
• Solid understanding of basic electronic circuits and components, LEDs, photodetectors, sensors, amplifiers, voltage regulators, logic, ADC, DAC, memory.
• Good understanding of electro‑mechanical components, motors, blowers, heaters, TEC, solenoids, relays.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Altium.
• Experience with embedded programming experience in Assembler, C or HDL languages.
• Experience in BOM management and PCBA ordering.
• Experience with motion control.
• Experience in the design of analog and mixed signal circuits, sensor to ADC to MCU.

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.

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.

Benefits may include:

• Health & Well‑being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
• Retirement & Financial Well‑being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
• Work‑Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
• Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.

Additional details regarding benefits and well‑being programs can be found in 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

Salary Range Information $75,800.00 - $121,300.00 USD Annual

Primary Work Location USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle 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.

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.