Staff Electrical Engineer, Durham, North Carolina

BD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Durham, NC seeks a senior Electrical Engineer to lead hardware development for robotic pharmacy automation from concept to production. You will drive architecture, prototyping, verification, and manufacturing support, collaborating with global R&D teams.

The role emphasizes motion control, power electronics, embedded controls, and system-level architectures, with a focus on quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience with motion control, embedded systems, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior member of Electrical Engineering team to develop and deliver critical product enhancements and robotic systems from concept through production (architecture, design, prototyping, verification, validation, certification, and manufacturing support).
• Support multiple concurrent R&D initiatives with global teams to meet program objectives and milestones.
• Improve product quality, reliability, and performance across Pharmacy Automation through hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Develop electrical solutions for new and sustaining products, including manufacturing test systems and system diagnostics tools.
• Create, maintain, and release technical documentation supporting hardware development, system integration, manufacturing, and service activities.
• Provide technical leadership for regulatory compliance and certification across product lines.

Skills

Motion control

Power electronics

Motor drives

Sensors

Servo systems

Embedded controls

Industrial automation

C/C++

LabVIEW

C#

System-level electrical architectures

PCB testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Altium Designer

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of the Electrical Engineering team, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deliver critical product enhancements and next-generation robotic systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include architecture, design, prototyping, verification, validation, certification, and manufacturing support.
• Support multiple concurrent R&D initiatives while collaborating with global technical teams to achieve program objectives and project milestones.
• Drive improvements in product quality, reliability, and performance across the Pharmacy Automation portfolio through a combination of hands‑on troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and innovative electrical engineering solutions.
• Develop electrical solutions for both new and sustaining products, including manufacturing test systems, automated test applications, system diagnostics tools, monitoring capabilities, and support for existing PCB designs.
• Create, maintain, and release technical documentation supporting hardware development, system integration, manufacturing, and service activities.
• Provide technical leadership and support for regulatory compliance and certification activities across multiple product lines.

Skills And Experience

• Strong background in motion control, AC power electronics, motor drives, sensors, servo systems, embedded controls, and industrial automation.
• Proficiency in C/C++ software development is highly desired, particularly for embedded systems, hardware integration, test applications, and engineering tool development.
• Hands‑on experience with LabVIEW is a major plus, including the development of automated test systems, manufacturing test platforms, and validation tools.
• Familiarity with C# is a major bonus, especially for developing engineering utilities, diagnostics software, manufacturing test applications, device communications, and user interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience developing system‑level electrical architectures for complex electromechanical products.
• Ability to build, modify, debug, and validate prototype PCB assemblies, cables, and laboratory test setups.
• Experience obtaining and maintaining regulatory certifications for products requiring UL 61010, UL 60601, CE, and TÜV compliance.
• Experience supporting EMC/EMI design, testing, troubleshooting, and certification activities.
• Strong hands‑on engineering aptitude with the ability to move seamlessly between system architecture, circuit design, laboratory debugging, manufacturing support, and product commercialization.

Qualification Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of applicable experience

Preferred

• Extensive experience with Altium Designer is strongly preferred, including schematic capture, PCB layout, design reviews, manufacturing documentation, and full PCBA development lifecycles.

At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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.

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA NC - Durham - Roche Drive

Additional Locations

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