Equipment Reliability Engineer
Onsite, Columbus, NE
- Job ID
- R-541385
- Category
- Engineering
- Location
- Columbus, Nebraska
Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward
At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.
Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.
And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.
Job Description Summary
Job Description
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.
Job Position Title: Equipment Reliability Engineer
Function: Engineering
Location: Columbus West
Job Group/Grade: JG3
Position Summary:
This position is self-directed and is responsible for developing and maintaining optimized maintenance plans, using reliability tools and techniques. This role will promote continual optimization of site asset performance, as well as reduce costly breakdowns. This individual will develop strategies that will improve overall equipment reliability and safety of associates while improving operational processes. This position handles multiple projects/programs while keeping to key deliverables. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provides expertise in reliability of systems and equipment in use and investment projects.
Facilitate the site asset criticality evaluation.
Develop and enforces the maintenance strategy aligned with BDPS.
Use the appropriate tools and processes for criticality assessment, risk base analysis, maintenance plan development, diagnosis, and root cause analysis.
Develop and enforces the site technical standards.
Analyze maintenance data to trigger improvement projects and improve the life cycle of site assets.
Support the maintaining of up-to-date knowledge and awareness of improvement methodologies and new techniques in maintenance engineering and their relevance to the site operations, including safety requirements, recommendations to ensure continuous improvements in equipment performance and availability as well as integration of maintenance best practices for BD equipment reliability for asset utilization.
Facilitate the definition of site maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods, aligning with maintenance budget and assets criticality.
Validate the application of criteria for developing and accepting new or modified assets and ensures optimal availability, maintainability, and reliability of new equipment as well as assets documentation, including manuals, schemes and other related documents, maintenance plans.
Coordinate the development and update of maintenance plans and spare part classification including the upload on the CMMS, providing the support for maintenance planning/scheduling and spare part management.
Support the Process Engineer to diagnose high-complexity breakdown issues.
Coach the Maintenance Team and other related roles to investigate all significant and repetitive failures to identify causes and initiate corrective actions as well as other reliability tools.
Promote BD Best Practice Networks, DPM and Asset Care culture
Participate in staff development, defining training and skill development.
Train and support staff on maintenance and reliability tools.
Ensure failure analysis results with optimization of the maintenance plans.
Monitor and control nonvalue added, MTTR, MTBF, failure trends and maintenance costs to identify priorities, trigger re-evaluation of criticality, possible asset modification or decommissioning required. Ensure up to date key process indicators and actions.
Conduct regular audits
Analysis and optimizes preventive and corrective maintenance processes considering constraints and needs of other functions.
Ensure that effective performance review is in place and that measurement and review drives continuous improvement projects.
Follow new technologies to develop appropriate solutions for the site, anticipate changes and optimize investment and running costs.
Ensures harmonization of processes, promotes, and enforces technical standards
Benchmark engineering and Maintenance results against other BD sites and external references.
Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Education:
High school diploma/GED required.
Associate’s degree in relevant field required.
Bachelor’s degree in science, industrial management, engineering, or related field preferred.
In lieu of associate’s degree, five years technical or manufacturing experience required.
Experience:
Two years’ medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Proficient
Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
Decision Making Ability - Proficient
Machine Design – Proficient
Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
Safety & Ergonomics Expertise – Proficient
Project Management - Proficient
Quality Systems Knowledge – Proficient
Logistics & Planning Knowledge – Basic
Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
Financial Acumen - Basic
PCP Level: N/A
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
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.
BD is committed to providing a robust set of value-based programs and resources that are best-in-class, market-competitive and affordable for all associates and their families.
Competitive pay
Access a portion of your pay before pay day with DailyPay
Healthcare coverage:No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.
Preventive care covered at 100%.
Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Adoption assistance plan
401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)
All benefits and policies are subject to eligibility and enrollment requirements. Most coverage begins on your first day or the date you become eligible for benefits.
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.
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.
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Success Profile
What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Detail-oriented
- Inventive
- Problem-solver
Ready for your next challenge?
This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.
Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.
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