Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD); Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to ensure top-level performance for electromechanical and robotic systems. You will translate stakeholder needs into system requirements and lead cross-functional project work from planning to beta launches.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams, drive robust systems engineering practices, and coach others in DFSS methodologies to improve product development and support ongoing field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with six years of progressive experience.
• Experience applying DFSS methodologies and statistical methods.
• Experience ensuring system level performance for electromechanical systems.
• Experience integrating enterprise software with hardware/embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements.
• Lead planning and execution of technical projects across a portfolio of new product development and sustaining products.
• Support transition from R&D to manufacturing/service and assist beta launches at early-adopter sites.
• Coordinate activities on complex, system-of-systems product portfolios.
• Drive robust systems engineering practices in collaboration with multiple departments.
• Coach and document DFSS best practices within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experimental design

Data acquisition

Graphical analysis

Statistical methods

DFSS (Design for Six Sigma)

System performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DFSS

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.

We are the makers of possible

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.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Senior Staff Systems Engineer (Multiple Positions), Becton Dickinson and Company, Durham, NC. Ensure adequate system level performance for electromechanical and/or robotic systems through close collaboration with hardware design, software, and other functional groups. Translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, identify potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure that the product meets the user/business needs, aid in product verification and validation, and support beta launch of products to early‑adopter customer sites. Autonomously lead the planning and execution of technical project work across a portfolio of new product development and sustaining products. Contribute to the transition from R&D to manufacturing/service and supports system troubleshooting activities for products in the field. Coordinate activities on complex, system‑of‑systems product portfolios. Drives robust systems engineering practices into projects in collaboration with various departments. Serve on cross‑functional teams and provide continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function. Model and coach best practices in technical documentation across a multidisciplinary team and educate colleagues in implementation of DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) best practices to project work.

40 hrs/week, Mon‑Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering (any), or a related field, and six (6) years of post‑baccalaureate, progressive, related work experience.

• Experimental design, data acquisition, and graphical analysis;
• Utilizing statistical methods for large complex data sets and implementing Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies;
• Ensuring adequate system level performance for electromechanical systems through close collaboration with hardware design, software, and other functional groups;
• Integrating technology in projects and systems that have both enterprise software and electromechanical (hardware/embedded software) components; and
• Product development (waterfall or agile), innovation, or sustaining for software or electromechanical systems.

Must have four (4) years of experience with/in:

• Systems engineering activities such as: requirement or specification management, integration testing, Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), or verification and validation;
• R&D to manufacturing or service and supporting system troubleshooting activities for products in the field; and
• Operating in an environment with design control or Quality Management System in place.

Telecommuting permitted on a hybrid schedule as determined by the employer.

Up to 20% of domestic and international travel required.

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 health. 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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Durham - Davis Drive