Senior Systems Engineer, Pharmacy Automation & Robotics

BD; Durham (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Sr Staff Systems Engineer to lead design, development, and maintenance of pharmacy automation products in the Vial and Central Solutions portfolio. The role focuses on ensuring system integrity, performance, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will lead technical initiatives, guide senior and junior engineers, and collaborate across software, hardware, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field.
• 8+ years of progressive systems engineering experience.
• Experience with DOORS or Jama Connect.
• Experience with risk management methodologies including FMEA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across vial and central solutions portfolio through lifecycle.
• Define and document system requirements, architecture, and design specs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform system-level analysis including risk assessments and FMEA.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans and protocols.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and cross-functional teams for seamless product development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues using root cause analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and tools.
• Represent systems engineering in technical reviews, design discussions, and regulatory audits.

Skills

Systems engineering

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment (FMEA)

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements management (DOORS/Jama)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Electrical/CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DOORS

Jama Connect

Risk management tools

Job description

BD is seeking a Sr Staff Systems Engineer to lead design, development, and maintenance of pharmacy automation products in the Vial and Central Solutions portfolio. The role focuses on ensuring system integrity, performance, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will lead technical initiatives, guide senior and junior engineers, and collaborate across software, hardware, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions across the product lifecycle.