Sr. Electrical Engineer, Component
Onsite, Irvine, CA
- Job ID
- R-541737
- 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
Responsibilities:
Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) for component lifecycle status including identification and tracking of obsolescence, at risk, or end-of-life (EOL) parts, part change notification (PCN) and compliance (RoHS, REACH, POP, Prop 65, CE, UL, etc...)
Interface with internal teams, contract manufacturers, component databases, component manufacturers, and distributors for obsolescence data to support BOM Health Analysis.
Drive awareness through collaboration, communication, and hosting periodic meetings with sustaining and NPD teams on BOM health of BD APM's electronics product portfolio.
Assess initial intake of part change notification (PCN) for impact assessment and drive appropriate actions to stakeholders.
Perform technical component evaluation, propose alternate component selection and qualification strategy to make sure that they meet design requirements/specifications and support manufacturing.
Support sustaining R&D engineers with qualification efforts (benchtop testing, EMC chamber, etc...) and documentation reports.
Explore component cost down opportunities working with category managers and sustaining R&D.
Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and related documentation releases to contract manufacturers.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical datasheets.
Familiarity with navigating BOMs, ECAD (Altium), CAD Viewer (Solidworks, Viewer), PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile), ERP (JDE, SAP) and Requirements Management Systems (PTC Integrity, Polarion).
Knowledge of obsolescence management tools (e.g. Silicon Expert, IHS Markit, Octopart)
Proficient in data analysis tools such as Power BI or Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) to support component lifecycle and sourcing decisions.
Strong foundation in circuit analysis in various electronics circuitry such as power, analog, and digital.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Basic Understanding of Manufacturing Processes.
Ability to work with minimal supervision to complete tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Great collaborative and interpersonal relationship skills across multiple job levels
Curious, proactive and strict attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of IEC60601 and ISO13485
Ability to use electronics lab equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc...)
Create and route ECOs/CR/CN; change control process
Experience with SPICE simulation
Knowledgeable with Counterfeit Parts and Materials Control as well as Prohibited Materials Control
Able to read and interpret mechanical and top level assembly drawings.
Knowledge of CAD tools (CREO, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Altium) a plus
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 CanyonAdditional Locations
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NA (United States of America)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
$102,000.00 - $168,200.00 USD AnnualSuccess 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
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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
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Competitive Compensation
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Healthcare Coverage
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Paid Time Off
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Employee Assistance Program
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Rewards & Recognition
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