Engineering Technician - Molding

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sumter, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. (if hired after 6/1/00)
Certified RJG Master Molder 1 or higher
8 years of Injection Molding Plastic Processing experience in a technical role
Requires a high degree of technical skill and experience in Injection Molding processing with a wide variety of polymers, high cavitation tools, and robotic automation.
Critical skills needed are a working knowledge of injection molding equipment and the ability to recognize, define and correct equipment/ tooling deficiencies.
Ability to collaborate with various other support groups (i.e., Facilities, Tool Shop, etc) to implement equipment installation and improvements.
Knowledge of current technology and state of the art in a wide variety of disciplines with familiarity in electronic controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics, standards development and statistical engineering, OSHA and FDA validation requirements.
Knowledge of PLC Operations, Maintenance and Programming and the ability to read schematics or machining, tooling design, tooling assembly and the ability to read part drawings.

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of new product development/introduction to include: molding validations from setting up and starting a new mold to writing the needed documentation.
Interface between Divisional Molding, Manufacturing Process Technologies and assembly areas to insure all essential requirements are satisfied.
Provide the Molding Department with technical assistance and training as required.
Organize, plan, and execute activities to insure proper mold validations are performed.
Develop a consistent, quality process on new molds and products.
Monitor and Document processes as IM department requires.
Write validation documents and department specifications.
Install prototype molds and ancillary equipment.
Assist Molding Process Engineers with Department projects.
Provide Technical assistance to the Injection Molding Department as required.
Work directly with Mold Approval Technician on part measurements.
Provide technical input and training as required.
Provide technical information needed to maintain capital expenses budget.
Provides assistance in all phases of Budget and Standards preparation.
Observe all safety and environmental procedures and good manufacturing practices.
Proposes and implements changes in plant processes and equipment to increase efficiency and improve overall cost positions.
Performs other duties as directed by the Molding Engineering Supervisor or Injection Molding Business Unit Manager.