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Job Information

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Mechanical Engineering Technician in Sumter, South Carolina

Job Description Summary

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.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the Engineering group, primary focus is on the design, fabrication, implementation and debugging of new equipment and modifications to existing equipment. Additional responsibilities include engineering support of process improvement, waste reduction and overall line efficiency improvements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Designs, develops, and modifies production machinery and equipment to improve quality and costs.

  • Coordinates vendor design, acceptance criteria, placement into operation, and debugging of new production equipment and machinery.

  • Investigates, specifies and provides economic justification of new production machinery, equipment and process.

  • Troubleshoot and solve technical problems pertaining to production machinery, equipment and process.

  • Supplies and maintain drawing files for all production machinery and equipment.

  • Provides written or on-site technical assistance to the other plants manufacturing similar products.

  • Coordinates manufacture and supply of production machinery or equipment to other plants.

  • Coordinates engineering activity with Maintenance and Machine Shop Supervision.

  • Closely coordinates engineering activities on Division R&D projections as directed.

  • Prepares standards for Preventive Maintenance, MODs, ERCOs, and issues proper documentation for manufacturing.

  • Generates CB2’s and provides technical information needed to maintain capital expenses budget.

  • Provides assistance in all phases of Budget and Standards preparation.

  • Supervises and assures the proper use of engineering methods and techniques such as time study, work simplification, systems analysis and value analysis.

  • Promotes and evaluates cost reduction, quality improvements and capacity expansion programs/strategies and as appropriate determines their economic and technical feasibility.

  • Supervises the preparation of all layouts for cost reductions, new products, etc., and maintain up-to-date layouts of plant equipment.

  • Proposes and implements changes in plant processes and equipment to increase efficiency and improve overall cost positions. Includes total responsibility for preparation of design concepts and project submittal papers such as estimates of expenditure, savings and payback.

  • Designs, recommends and implements cost reduction projects within the scope of annual plant targeted goals.

  • Designs safety and comfort into processes and equipment.

  • Completes and/or supervises the completion of necessary equipment specifications, designs, drawings, etc.

  • Provides support to technicians as needed to maintain production goals.

  • Plays a primary role in ongoing support and leadership of the cultural transformation process.

  • 1st Shift, 8am-5pm Opportunity

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as directed by the Engineering Supervisor

  • Position is required to respond to unscheduled requirements such as off-scheduled hour phone calls for maintenance support.

Education and Experience:

Required:

  • H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a high-speed manufacturing/industrial environment

Preferred:

  • Vocational/ technical school. Industrial Maintenance preferred.

  • Associates Degree In Industrial Maintenance or similar preferred.

  • Project Management Experience

  • CAM Driven Systems Experience

Work Environment:

  • BD is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and the use of electronic smoking devices, marijuana, or tobacco products are not allowed on BD property, grounds or in the parking areas. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this policy

  • False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and Jewelry is not allowed on the production floor including dermals. Any associate wearing dermals will be required to cover them while working on the production floor.

  • Shoes are required to be Steel Toe and non-slip for all associates while on the production floor for safety purposes. Qualified new hires will have allowance provided.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

Work Shift

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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