Automation Controls Technician
About this role
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
Sign-on Bonus (*for qualified applicants)
Competitive Pay
Low/No Cost Health Insurance
Work hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM 2-3-2 shift
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 and/ or Experience Required:
- High school diploma + 1 year of relevant experience
- High school diploma + certification
- Vocational school + 6 months of experience
- Associate degree in electronics + 6 months of experience
- Six months of experience is the minimum regardless of education path.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time.
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.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
.
Primary Work Location
USA CT - CanaanAdditional Locations
Work Shift
Company at a glance
BD is one of the world's largest medical technology companies that produce and sell medical equipment, medical systems and reagents, dedicated to improving human health around the world.
BD focuses on improving drug treatment, improving the quality and speed of diagnosis of infectious diseases, and promoting the research and discovery of new drugs and vaccines.
BD has strong research and development capabilities to fight many of the world's most intractable diseases.
Founded in New York in 1897, the company is headquartered in Franklin Lake, New Jersey, USA and employs more than 25000 people in about 50 countries around the world.
The company's clients include medical institutions, life sciences research institutes, clinical laboratories, industrial units and the general public.
Top Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
Tired of cold applications?
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Know someone who'd be great for this?