Senior Automation Engineer - Equipment Design & Validation

BD; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a global medical technology leader seeking an experienced Equipment Design Engineer to drive the design and integration of assembly, packaging, and automation equipment across manufacturing sites.

You will lead cross-functional teams, perform analyses, and support validation to ensure products meet quality and reliability targets while optimizing cost, ramp-up, and manufacturability. This role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Controls Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in automation / procurement and assembly and packaging experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop equipment for manufacturing processes to meet quality and cost targets.
• Lead and participate in FAT/SAT and supplier engagements to ensure successful validation.
• Ensure GMP, ISO, FDA compliance in equipment design, installation, and qualification.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

FMEA / risk analysis

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

BD is a global medical technology leader seeking an experienced Equipment Design Engineer to drive the design and integration of assembly, packaging, and automation equipment across manufacturing sites.

You will lead cross-functional teams, perform analyses, and support validation to ensure products meet quality and reliability targets while optimizing cost, ramp-up, and manufacturability. This role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.