Instrument Test and Process Technician

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assembles, tests, and troubleshoots assigned instrument production line.

• Serve as the manufacturing process owner for assigned manufacturing line(s) including responsibility for Safety, Delivery, Quality and Cost.

• Developexpertisein assembly,testing and troubleshooting for assigned platform(s).

• Works with Manufacturing Operators to meet weekly production goals for assigned platform(s).

• Troubleshoot electronic circuits, PCBs, mechanical systems, and integrated electromechanical systems including software.

• Supports the process engineering activities for the assigned production line(s) such as Deviation Waivers, Quality Notifications including
  
  Repair/Re-work forms.

• Train production associates on assembly and test procedures.

• Work with Engineers to solve design and manufacturing challenges.

• Recommend continuous improvement opportunities. Perform feasibility tests.

• Revise, verify &validate, and update procedures for assigned manufacturing line(s).

• Engineering Support
  - Resolve minor manufacturing assembly and test issues to support instrument and sub-assembly production; also perform testing, validations, and designs of experiments under the guidance of the department staff.

• Follows design and quality guidelines based on Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and related BD Quality Standards and Practices.

• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

• Must be able to work overtime asrequiredto meet BD business requirements

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education /

Experience:

• Two year Associates degree in mechanicalor electronics or relevant degree.
  
  Roboticsexperience preferred.

Basic Skills:

• Mustdemonstratecapability totest forhighly complexelectromechanical instruments.

• Mustdemonstratecapability to communicate clearly through both verbal and written communication to supportprocessengineering team.

• Proven ability and accountability to results and to improve performance and processes across a team, work cell, or project.

• Mustdemonstratethe ability to manage time across multiple production orders and processes within allotted time standards.

• Mustdemonstratethe ability to lead quality, CI, and System reviews including root cause analysis and providing solutions to a wide range of production and system issues

• Proficiency in system Performance analysis and comprehension.

• Proven leadership skills capability and ability to mentor, coach, and develop other associates

• Mustdemonstratea strong ability and commitment to Continuous Improvement.

• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software tools (i.e.oscilloscope, OEM software,…