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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics Lifecycle Management

Onsite, Irvine, CA

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Job ID
R-547263
Category
Engineering
Location
Irvine, California

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.

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

Position Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics Lifecycle Management (LCM) supports lifecycle management activities for electronic components and assemblies across sustaining manufacturing for BD APM’s Advanced Hemodynamic monitoring systems. This role contributes to ensuring continuity of supply, managing component obsolescence risk, and supporting engineering change control processes. The engineer collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and external manufacturing partners to support ongoing production, product changes, and process improvements. In addition, this role actively partners with suppliers to drive development, resolve technical and supply-related issues, and improve overall supplier performance through structured problem-solving and issue tracking. This position combines manufacturing engineering support with lifecycle management responsibilities, with a strong focus on execution, cross-functional coordination, and external collaboration. This is a highly visible and strategic role that supports the future vision and evolution of LCM within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support to ongoing manufacturing operations, including issue resolution at contract manufacturing (CMO) site, mainly in Mexico but also other regions around the world (extensive travel is required)

  • Support manufacturing and sustaining engineering initiatives, including supplier transfers, part changes, line extensions, system enhancements, and cost or efficiency improvements

  • Support lifecycle management and issue resolution for electronic assemblies, including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)

  • Manage change control for ongoing manufacturing changes, including change requests, process changes, Device Master Record, product specifications, test processes, and product service processes.

  • Deploy, review, and act upon meaningful metrics to measure, control, define, refine, and optimize processes and for process control and continuous improvement.

  • Support monitoring and assessment of component lifecycle status and obsolescence risks

  • Assist in execution of lifecycle mitigation strategies, including alternate part qualifications and last-time buys

  • Assist in investigation of non-conformances and supplier-related issues, including data collection and analysis

  • Support execution of engineering change control processes, including Engineering Change Requests (ECR/CR), Change Notices (ECO/CN), and BOM updates

  • Review and support processing of supplier PCNs, including routing and coordination of impact assessments

  • Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with quality system requirements

  • Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMOs) to support issue resolution, component changes, and lifecycle risk mitigation

  • Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, sourcing, quality) to support lifecycle and manufacturing activities

  • Apply engineering problem-solving methods to support process improvements and manufacturing efficiency

  • Participate in qualification and validation activities for components, materials, and processes

  • Support development of metrics and reporting for lifecycle risk, change control, and supplier performance

  • Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership

  • Maintain and ensure accuracy of product data and lifecycle information within PLM systems (e.g., Windchill)

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline).

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, lifecycle engineering, or component engineering

  • Basic understanding of product and process change control

  • Fluent in Spanish

  • Familiarity with BOM management and MRP/inventory systems

  • Exposure to electronic components and assemblies

  • Experience or exposure to engineering change processes (ECR/ECN/ECO/CR/CN)

  • Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects

  • Ability to read electronics/mechanical schematics and technical drawings

  • Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite including MS Project

  • Basic understanding of statistical techniques

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in medical device or regulated industry (ISO 13485, CFR 820)

  • Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred)

  • Exposure to component lifecycle tools or databases

  • Experience with supplier PCN processes and part qualification

  • Experience supporting root cause analysis and failure investigations

  • Lean or Six Sigma training/certifications

  • Knowledge of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including components, layout considerations, and manufacturing processes (SMT, through-hole)

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon

Additional Locations

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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual
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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.

Hear from Our Associates

  • "BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."

  • "I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."

  • "I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."

  • "During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Retirement Plans

  • Healthcare Coverage

  • Paid Time Off

  • Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Professional Development

  • Rewards & Recognition

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