Senior Electrical Engineer: PLC Automation & Process Optimization

BD; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 151,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a global leader in medical technology, seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to support production lines, apply Six Sigma, and lead process improvement initiatives in a regulated environment. You will contribute to device assembly, testing, and automation.

Qualifications include a engineering degree and applied experience with PLCs, CAD, vision systems, and regulatory standards. The role is based at the Hunt Valley, MD facility with a strong emphasis on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s with 2 years.
• PLC programming/diagnostics experience with ladder logic, structured text, and sequential charts.
• Knowledge of NFPA79 and safety standards; FDA/ISO regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide floor support and troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues across production lines.
• Apply Six Sigma, Kaizen, and DOE for process optimization.
• Lead cost-reduction and efficiency projects with timely execution and regulatory compliance.
• Represent engineering on teams for new product introductions and plant initiatives.

Skills

PLC Programming

Diagnostics

Vision System Design

Electrical Design

Automation Systems

CAD

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

CAD software

Vision System Software

Job description

BD is a global leader in medical technology, seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to support production lines, apply Six Sigma, and lead process improvement initiatives in a regulated environment. You will contribute to device assembly, testing, and automation.

Qualifications include a engineering degree and applied experience with PLCs, CAD, vision systems, and regulatory standards. The role is based at the Hunt Valley, MD facility with a strong emphasis on cross-functional