Senior Automation Controls Architect

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) seeks a Controls Designer to lead automation initiatives across the Sterilization operation. You will drive design, programming, validation, and lifecycle management of control systems, while mentoring technicians and engineers.

Responsibilities include developing site standards, leading capital projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory quality systems. A strong background in PLC/SCADA and problem solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electrical engineering technology or related field.
• Minimum five years designing, programming, implementing, and supporting industrial automation.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation and change control.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, commissioning, validation, and lifecycle management of control systems.
• Develop site controls standards, architecture, and best practices.
• Lead automation projects from concept to post-launch support.
• Provide troubleshooting for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, networks, and machine vision.
• Ensure compliance with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and documentation requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Machine vision

Motion control

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics

Cybersecurity

Validation & change control

Problem solving

Engineering software

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology / automation technology / mechatronics

Job description

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) seeks a Controls Designer to lead automation initiatives across the Sterilization operation. You will drive design, programming, validation, and lifecycle management of control systems, while mentoring technicians and engineers.

Responsibilities include developing site standards, leading capital projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory quality systems. A strong background in PLC/SCADA and problem solving is essential.