Hardware Engineering Delivery Lead – Pharmacy Automation
In-Office, Durham, NC
- Job ID
- R-534744
- Category
- Engineering
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
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
Summary:
The Hardware Engineering Delivery Lead willbe responsible forleading the design and development of key product development initiatives within the Pharmacy Automation robotic portfolio. In recent years, Medication Management Solutions (MMS) has built this history through a significant expansion into the high-growth pharmacy automation space and is now one of the global leaders in pharmacy automation. The Pharmacy Automation platform positions BD to offer our pharmacy customers a more comprehensive set of smart, connected care technologies as they expand care to new settings, centralize their pharmacy operations and lead the charge in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the industry. BD’s Pharmacy Automation portfolio covers a wide range of hardware and software technologies from storage and dispensing robots, inspection systems, pouch packagers, vial filling systems, blister card production robotics, and central fill solutions with enterprise pharmacy management software. This technical leader willbe responsible forleading the hardware development activities and quality design improvements within the pharmacy automationrobotic portfolio.
This ideal hardware engineering leader will display excellent cross-functional communication skills, strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and demonstratethe ability to bring clarity to ambiguous areas to drive decisions. Strong business acuity with steadfast focus on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and expedition in delivery of projects will be pivotal in this role. Demonstrated analytical, decisionmaking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills will be key.
Responsibilities
Drive the strategic HW direction of a key product within the pharmacy automationportfoliowhichultimately improvescustomer satisfaction in a cost-effective manner.
Lead functional members of the Hardware Engineering Team through the development of key NPD initiatives by providingday to daytechnical guidance to ensure workishigh quality, on-time and within budget.
Ensure the team uses the best engineering practices within design, analysis, simulation, integration, test, and documentation.
Develop an integrated R&D product development project plan to deliver and implement efficiently and with sound quality.
Proactivelyidentifyrisks and issues and advance them asappropriate.
Apply a data driven structured prioritization process to ensure the highest value tasks receive proper attention.
Collaborate with core team members and other functional leaders to ensure that new hardware developments are aligned andon-trackwith organizational goals andobjectives. Provide updatesonprogram performance metrics and progress of plans.
Collaborate with multi-functional development teams to define technical product strategies and technology roadmaps.
Ensure alignment to company processes and procedures including Design Controls, Product Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, Phase Reviews.
LeverageDesign for Six Sigma development methodologies and other best-in-class R&D tools.
Provide labor and non-labor needs and schedule estimations for hardware related scope and work.
Plan and administer yearly portfolio budget to ensure proper execution of workisaligned to business value.
Work with R&D functional leaders to assign engineering fields vital to achieve key delivery dates for the assigned NPD initiative.
Provide strategic and tactical leadership toin-directreports with the ability toinvestigatetechnical issues.
Clearly articulate goals and expectations to individual contributors to support the team’s success while constructively mentoring and givingappropriate feedback.
Help support a data driven culture.
Closely supervise product field performance of launched products and conduct RCA analysis on top field failures.
Report internal test data to field support teams and collaborate to enhance “predictive” maintenance initiatives.
MinimumRequirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering field
2yearsrelated work experience in R&D technical engineering leadership roles
Experience leadingengineering teams that consist of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and controlsoftware engineers to meet planned milestones.
Understanding offull cycle product development and quality management systems.
Understanding of current safety and regulatory standards forrobotic products sold globally
Leadership experience in a complex development environment.
Experience with development landmark planning and project management methodologies (Agile and/or waterfall) for complex systems
Willing to travel as part of this role where prior notice will be given.
Preferred Experience/Skills
Master's degree or equivalent experience in engineeringfield
PMPcertification
Experience in the design and development of medical device systems or other FDA regulated products.
Experience working with global teams and external development partners.
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.
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 visithttps://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 NC - Durham - Roche DriveAdditional Locations
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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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Competitive Compensation
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