Staff Engineer - Expert Controls

Becton Dickinson NA; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BD (Becton Dickinson) is seeking a Lead Controls & Automation Engineer to drive electrical and controls innovation across machinery development. You will own the complete control system lifecycle from design through production deployment, collaborating across our global engineering and manufacturing network.

Responsibilities include designing URS for PLCs/HMIs/robotics, leading development with suppliers, championing safety, guiding commissioning and SAT/FAT, coordinating with plants and

Qualifications

• Requires a controls engineering degree and familiarity with PLC/HMI programming.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, robotics, and SCADA systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and define URS for PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, and electrical components.
• Lead development with machine suppliers for new equipment and modernization projects.
• Champion machine safety and collaborate with suppliers on safety standards.
• Guide commissioning, SAT, and FAT to ensure peak performance.
• Coordinate control system manufacturing with suppliers and project teams.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting across BD plants.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI programming

Robotics

SCADA systems

Microsoft Project

Travel readiness

Education

Controls engineering degree

Tools

Cognex

LabVIEW

National Instruments

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD 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 Summary

As our lead Controls & Automation Engineer, you'll be the go-to technical expert driving electrical and controls innovation across machinery development projects. You'll own the complete control system lifecycle—from initial design through successful production deployment-while building technical excellence across our global engineering and manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

• Design & Define: Create comprehensive Machine User Requirement Specifications (URS) for sophisticated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, Motion Control, Robotics, and electrical components. You'll conduct thorough controls gap assessments collaborating with both suppliers and local plant stakeholders.
• Lead Development: Partner with project managers and control engineers at machine suppliers to oversee the development of controls for brand-new equipment and exciting legacy equipment modernization projects.
• Champion Safety: Take ownership of machine safety device definition and maintain close collaboration with suppliers to ensure the highest safety standards.
• Drive Start-Up Success: Guide equipment from initial commissioning at the supplier's facility through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring machines achieve peak performance levels.
• Coordinate & Collaborate: Orchestrate machine control manufacturing with suppliers and coordinate seamless installations alongside the GIE project team, local plants, and vendors.
• Be the Go-To Expert: Serve as the primary point of contact between machine vendors and internal project teams for all control systems matters.
• Technical Excellence: Prepare detailed control machine specifications, select optimal equipment control technologies, and provide technical expertise for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and SAT protocol preparation and execution.
• Documentation Master: Ensure complete availability of critical machine documentation including program source code, CE Mark compliance, safety risk assessments, operator instructions, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge Sharing: Train and mentor the internal project team, implementing best practices in controls and electrical technology across the organization.
• Technical Support Hero: Provide ongoing support to Becton Dickinson Plants with machine improvements, troubleshooting, and technical assistance wherever equipment is deployed.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead assigned improvement initiatives, managing projects with precision in terms of timeline, cost, quality, and safety while maximizing product quality and process productivity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with BD associates across GIE, communities of experts spanning multiple business units, Manufacturing, Quality, and other key departments.

Required Qualifications

• Controls engineering degree
• Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI programming & controls technology, robotics (Fanuc, staubli ...), Scada system, Microsoft Project.
• Availability to travel 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inline vision systems is (Cognex, LabVIEW National instrument).
• 15+ years experience in machine automation development preferred or process development.

Knowledge and Skills

• Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Electrical design.
• Skills in electrical cabinet and related components knowledge (Old and new generation machines).
• PLC & HMI programing; Experience in different programming languages (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and their fieldbus.
• Experience in integration of control systems (Allen Bradeley, Siemens) including motion and linear motion (ATS Supertrak, XTS Beckhoff).
• Knowledge in electricity and electronics.
• Knowledge in pneumatic.
• Communication with all stakeholders (Adapting technical explanations to the audience).
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, validation, CFR21 Part 11, data integrity.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish nice to have.

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.

Primary Work Location

USA UT - Sandy