**Job Description Summary** Requirement: Availability to relocate to BD Añasco. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership in the maintenance, trouble shooting, modifications, and qualification of automated production equipment Perform Installation, Operational Qualification, PO and Engineering Studies related to PLC, HMI, Vision systems and other automation device modifications to actual or new installations Conduct on the job or formal training sessions for Technicians and Set-Up Operators Provide technical mentorship to Maintenance Technicians in the Trouble shooting, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Automated Production Equipment Provide support to technicians, if applicable, assigned to each production area to evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the Maintenance Instructions for Production equipment Responsible for the automation aspects of the actual, new process or equipment technology transfers. Perform programming and configuration changes to automation and control equipment such as PLCs, Vision Systems, HMIs, motor drives, sensors, and others Develop and implement software change control and disaster recovery procedures for automation systems such as PLCs, HMIs, servomotor drivers, Vision inspection systems Develop procedures for the operation, trouble shooting and maintenance automation related devices such as servomotors, PLCs, sensors, encoders, and vision inspection systems. Train Maintenance Technicians and Set Up operators on these procedures. Build procedures for the configuration, adjustments, routine challenge and other verification procedures for Vision Systems, sensors, and other inspection devices. Train Maintenance Technicians and Set-up Operators these procedures Design and implement automation related improvement projects requiring modification of existing devices or installation of new devices or equipment to improve production line efficiency. Responsible for achieving project goals contributing to the attainment of plant objectives. Position may be assigned to second shift as needed to provide technical leadership presence and continuity to equipment trouble shooting. About you: To be successful in this role, you require… Education and Experience Required: Associate degree in Industrial Automation required or Bachelor degree in Engineering preferred 5 years’ experience in an Engineering/Maintenance position in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry Minimum 1 year experienced in PLC programming and trouble shooting Minimum 1 year experienced in Visions System operation and trouble shooting Proficient in Electronics, Electricity, and Industrial Mechanics Proficient in reading and interpretation of Engineering, electrical and electronic diagrams, and machine drawings Experience in the design and building of control panels for production equipment preferred Prior supervisory experience preferred Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills based on outstanding technical knowledge Bilingual oral and written communication skills (English/Spanish) Exposure to qualification protocols and software change control procedures Knowledge of cGMPs, FDA, ISO and OSHA regulations and requirements Good interpersonal skills required to lead a group of technicians and interact daily with Engineering, Production and Quality Assurance personnel **Job Description** 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. The Automation/Process Engineer will be responsible to provide technical guidance, design, programming and implement system for Automated equipment including Vision system technologies. **Key Responsibilities:** + Provide technical leadership in the maintenance, trouble shooting, modifications, and qualification of automated production equipment + Perform Installation, Operational Qualification, PO and Engineering Studies related to PLC, HMI, Vision systems and other automation device modifications to actual or new installations + Conduct on the job or formal training sessions for Technicians and Set-Up Operators + Provide technical mentorship to Maintenance Technicians in the Trouble shooting, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Automated Production Equipment + Provide support to technicians, if applicable, assigned to each production area to evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the Maintenance Instructions for Production equipment + Responsible for the automation aspects of the actual, new process or equipment technology transfers. Perform programming and configuration changes to automation and control equipment such as PLCs, Vision Systems, HMIs, motor drives, sensors, and others + Develop and implement software change control and disaster recovery procedures for automation systems such as PLCs, HMIs, servomotor drivers, Vision inspection systems + Develop procedures for the operation, trouble shooting and maintenance automation related devices such as servomotors, PLCs, sensors, encoders, and vision inspection systems. Train Maintenance Technicians and Set Up operators on these procedures. + Build procedures for the configuration, adjustments, routine challenge and other verification procedures for Vision Systems, sensors, and other inspection devices. Train Maintenance Technicians and Set-up Operators these procedures + Design and implement automation related improvement projects requiring modification of existing devices or installation of new devices or equipment to improve production line efficiency. + Responsible for achieving project goals contributing to the attainment of plant objectives. + Position may be assigned to second shift as needed to provide technical leadership presence and continuity to equipment trouble shooting. **About you:** To be successful in this role, you require… **Education and Experience Required:** + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - (Electrical Engineering preferred) + 5 years’ experience in an Engineering/Maintenance position in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry + Minimum 1 year experienced in PLC programming and trouble shooting + Minimum 1 year experienced in Visions System operation and trouble shooting + Proficient in Electronics, Electricity, and Industrial Mechanics + Proficient in reading and interpretation of Engineering, electrical and electronic diagrams, and machine drawings + Experience in the design and building of control panels for production equipment preferred + Prior supervisory experience preferred + Availability to relocate to BD Añasco. **Knowledge and Skills:** + Demonstrated leadership skills based on outstanding technical knowledge + Bilingual oral and written communication skills (English/Spanish) + Exposure to qualification protocols and software change control procedures + Knowledge of cGMPs, FDA, ISO and OSHA regulations and requirements + Good interpersonal skills required to lead a group of technicians and interact daily with Engineering, Production and Quality Assurance personnel 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?** A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. 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. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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