Automation Technician

**Job Description Summary**: Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment for electrical and controls issues. Performs daily repair of material movement vehicles and the related track. Supports PM activities on production machinery.

**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.

**HOURS: 7am - 3pm**

**Position Summary**
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment for electrical and controls issues.
- Performs daily repair of material movement vehicles and the related track.
- Supports PM activities on production machinery.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Technical Capability in Electrical Troubleshooting: respond to calls from the production floor to diagnose and fix electrical issues with machinery.
- Troubleshooting consists of: Reading machine schematics, investigating wiring and component issues, PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting, working with robotic systems, working with vision systems, and working with labeling systems.
- Professional Support Attitude: work closely with production operators and technicians to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate with production leadership in terms of priority and status.
- Perform electrical and mechanical repair on plant materials handling system as needed.
- Perform troubleshooting of plant automation systems.
- Document work performed in a timely and detailed manner in work logs.

**EDUCATION**:

- H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. required
- Vocational/Technical School Diploma or Certification related to Electrical Fundamentals/Electrical Troubleshooting required

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Associate's Degree in electronics related field preferred
- 6 months of experience within industrial electrical troubleshooting, preferred

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- All other duties as assigned by lead/supervisor/manager.

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.

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 CT - Canaan

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