Controls Specialist

&#xa;&#xa; 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. &#xa;&#xa; Job Description Position Summary: Works under the direct supervision of the Shift Leader with a dotted line reporting relationship to the department(s) for which support is provided . Provides diversified support of projects, tests, diagnoses, experiments and any other higher level electrical and/or programming support function . This position requires that qualified technicians be responsible for electrical design concepts, programming, cost analysis, troubleshooting, debugging and testing of new and existing production equipment . The Electrical Engineering Tech will also be expected to initiate and complete projects that replace obsolete equipment, reduce operation cost, increase efficiency and capability, improve quality and any other ideas that lead to continuous improvements of automated manufacturing equipment. This position will include support for PLC, vision, motion control, digital displays, robot material handling systems and all other electrical control systems . Also provides electrical/electronic/mechanical production and project support including machine electrical control fabrication, troubleshooting and repairs for assigned product areas. This job must be performed with diligence and attention to detail because of the significant safety and quality risks inherent to the position . This position will provide leadership through work direction, guidance and training to department personnel . Daily interaction is required with other departments, BD plants and vendors. Duties/Responsibilities: Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: Will be responsible for maintaining equipment in the sterilization area. Responsibilities include project work, working with vendors, installation and onboarding of new equipment, upgrading existing equipment, and assisting in other areas, as needed. Programming of any electrical control system. Backup for other technicians where service and support is needed . May require working off shift. Installation and integration of safety control equipment. Maintains proper documentation for area(s) of responsibility. Ensures that appropriate quality engineers/techs/auditors /operators are notified of programming/electronic changes that affect product or process quality. Maintains and repairs electrical/electronic and optical equipment in the sterilization area . This includes troubleshooting, testing, adjusting and calibrating replaced parts, etc. in a manner that will facilitate a safe and effective repair. Minimizes quality risks due to the electrical/electronic machinery/equipment including maintaining inspection systems. Minimizes electrical safety risk by ensuring approved procedures are followed and standards are met. Project work including layout, fabrication and programming. Communicates and maintains a favorable rapport with team leaders, engineering, maintenance and production associates. Works with minimal supervision. Is on-call to support for downtime prevention and technical issues, as needed. Uses computers to program PLC’s and interface with peripheral equipment. Draws new control diagrams or changes existing drawings using Auto Cad. Communicates daily events, projects, etc. to the maintenance team on the next shift . Provides training to production personnel and/or other technicians. Must be available during planned maintenance periods Performs other duties as assigned by Team Leader and required to support the needs of the business. Obey all company policies, standards </sp