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Join BD as a Lead Tech Mechanical Engineer in El Paso, TX, focusing on the hands-on development, troubleshooting, and improvement of high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, working flexible schedules to cover 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or related field desired).
  • At least 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a highly automated environment.
  • Strong expertise in automation software (Rockwell, Siemens), robots, servo motion controls, and vision systems.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Automation Software: Use Rockwell and Siemens automation software to program, troubleshoot, and resolve issues on automated assembly lines.
  • Robotics & Vision Systems: Implement and maintain pick-and-place robot applications and vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) to ensure product quality.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging machinery.
  • Process Control & Safety: Adhere to safety procedures, support CAPA activities, and optimize advanced process controls and networks.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer roles may bring strong PLC and robotics skills, alongside meeting the mechanical and manufacturing degree requirements.

Job description

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.

Job Description

Lead Tech Mechanical Engineer

The Lead Tech Mechanical Engineer provides technical support with the design and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and packaging equipment to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.

Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on development improvements to high-speed automated equipment for the manufacturing of medical devices.

  • Performs troubleshooting, and maintenance of high-speed automated equipment.

  • Use technical knowledge and experience in programming and troubleshooting to resolve issues and to improve the performance of the automated machines based on the following technologies:

    • Robots: FANUC, ABB, Epson and Stäubli (strong experience with pick and place applications)

    • Strong knowledge in Rockwell Automation Software: Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000), Factory Talk Machine Edition/Site Edition, etc.

    • Strong knowledge in Siemens Automation Software: Step 7, Tia Portal, Winn CC etc.

    • Strong knowledge in Servo Motion Controls System as Kinetix Servo drives, Sinamics or similar

    • Advanced process control as Fuzzy Logix, Profibus, ProfiNet networks, PID Function and Functional Charts Language, Ethernet-IP / TCP-IP Networks.

    • Strong knowledge in development and programming of Vision Systems such as Cognex (Insight 5000, 2000, micro, Keyence CVX, IV, Banner).

    • Extensive experience in ultrasonic welding,

    • InkJet printers (Domino, Lynx, Markem Image, Keyence).

    • Experience in thermos transfer printers, flexographic printers and digital printers.

    • Product and parts identification including RFID and Barcoding (software, printers, and readers).

    • Strong knowledge in pneumatics and electropneumatic, mechanical knowledge, electronics.

  • Follow all safety procedures and identify/communicate the necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns, including the proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).

  • Work with BD production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure that goals are met.

  • Maintain primary communication of performance goals and requirements identified by management.

  • Support CAPA activities as required (Corrective and Preventive Actions) to address systemic issues in the manufacturing and quality systems.

  • Ability to work on flexible schedule and cover 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree is required (degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering or any related field is desired).

  • At least 3-5 years of manufacturing experience (preferably in a highly automated environment).

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA TX - El Paso - Northwestern Dr.

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