Automation Controls Engineer

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sandy, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Reliability Controls Technician assists plant engineering groups with the development, implementation, and validation of manufacturing improvements related safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Advises and supports projects as assigned. Troubleshoots PLC programming issues as they arise in existing production equipment and develops new PLC programming for process and equipment design improvements. Updates schematics, drawings, and documentation during project execution. Researches and deploys solutions to controls obsolescence and reliability issues. Trains and mentors peers and other technical resources on controls knowledge and skills. Complies with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Complies with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles and engineering best practices. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree : Required - Automation and Electrical Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or similar discipline
2 years electrical mechanical systems, general controls, programming experience working with automated assembly and packaging equipment for high volume production and inspection .
Minimum 10 years’ experience without a degree .
Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Proficient
Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
Decision Making Ability - Proficient
Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
Computer Skills / Microsoft Office / A utoCAD - Proficient
PLC Programming – Proficient
NFPA 79 – Proficient
Presentation Skills – Basic
Project Management Skills – Proficient
Cost Estimating Knowledge – Advanced
Technical Writing Skills – Basic
Controls & Control Systems Programming knowledge – Advanced
Machine vision system knowledge – Basic
Electrical design knowledge – Advanced
Mechanical systems knowledge - Proficient
PC hardware knowledge – Proficient
Machine control program knowledge – Advanced

Nice To Haves

Electrical Mechanical Technology or related field
3 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment preferred

Responsibilities

Support and lead new equipment design and improvements to automation processes. This will include root cause analysis, PLC programming, electrical design, component selection, schematic modification, and assisting in validation activities.
Programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting existing plant PLCs.
Assist maintenance personnel and engineering with troubleshooting and repairing equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved.
Work with internal/external groups as to complete project assignments. Assignments will include group projects as well as individual projects.
Electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
Maintain and develop machine vision quality systems used in part measurement and identification.
Coordinate and communicate assigned projects and their status with the appropriate personnel and departments.
Assist with documentation and training of technical personnel to ensure adequate support capabilities.
Address controls obsolescence and reliability issues through planning, research, and deployment of new components and technology.
Maintain up-to-date familiarity with new processes, developments, technology, and methodology through research, literature and training.
Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations.
Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
Support the Controls Coordinator & Process Engineers in implementation of process improvements in the area of mechanical & electrical systems, programming, and Vision Systems.
Electrical and Pneumatic Machine Design and programming.
Perform new equipment installation as directed.
Support Plant initiatives in Vision Inspection technology and implementation.
Coordinate Continuous Improvement efforts with Process Engineers to enhance processes.
Technical development of the manufacturing Global Technicians.
Project management for medium or smaller projects .
Execute IOQ validation protocols for Controls Systems and Vision Systems, and new equipment installations and process improvements as directed.
Assist in development of machine settings and validated parameters for equipment.
Assist in identifying future and current machine component and system risks.
Other duties as assigned.