System Automation Specialist - COR

System Support Automation Specialist - COR

Job Description Summary

BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases.

Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD has associates in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public. For more information, please visit

Job Summary

The System Support Automation Specialist is a member of the BD Technical Service and Support Organization, a dynamic and innovative department that endeavors to provide high-level technical advice, consultation, and troubleshooting for internal and external customers. This position is dedicated to utilizing scientific laboratory expertise to bring solutions to our customers and support BD products. This role is a key addition to an existing support team of professional engineers, now requiring additional support for an expanding install‑base.

The team is responsible for providing customer support service for diagnostic automated Lab Automation equipment produced and sold by Diagnostic Solutions.

This role will primarily be supporting the Molecular product line with a strong emphasis on BD COR.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver prompt and thorough responses to inquiries from internal and external customers, primarily received via telephone and written communication.
• Provide remote diagnostics for innovative automated laboratory systems and instrumentation.
• Monitor lab automation instrumentation metrics daily, reporting statuses of product metrics and documenting issues within BD’s quality complaint system.
• Conduct comprehensive, data-driven root cause investigations to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in complex automated laboratory systems, ensuring sustained performance and reliability for customers.
• Generate and maintain proper complaint documentation in compliance with FDA (21 CFR) and ISO requirements.
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings and conference calls, providing subject matter expertise, sharing insights, and contributing to strategic discussions and decision‑making processes.
• Collaborate with regional and global service teams to share knowledge and best practices for product support. Participate on Regional escalation team(s) as needed.
• Coordinate cross‑departmentally (e.g. Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, and Field Application personnel) to assure timely follow‑up and resolution of all technical inquiries and product issues.
• Support the 24/7 Technical Service telephone line by providing emergency technical assistance during rotations of evening, weekend and holiday on‑call coverage.
• Promote and ensure a culture of privacy and security related to PHI and HIPAA.
• Actively support areas of empowerment and continuously improve the team processes to create a more efficient work environment.
• Upgrade systems to enable compatible software on all computers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a good solid understanding of electronics and electro‑mechanical devices (Mechatronics), PLCs and pneumatics.
• Attention to detail, superior interpersonal skills and good problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of PC/software/LIS/networking/database management knowledge is highly desired.
• Proficiency with modern data analysis methods and tools (SQL, Python, Statistical Analysis packages).
• Independent with proven ability to apply scientific principles when troubleshooting customer workflow and/or instrument complaints.
• Must have effective communication and customer service skills including technical writing and the ability to manage complex technical…