Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are the makers of possibleBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and its no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketingof our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.Why join usA career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectoryof BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.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, youlldiscover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.Become a maker of possible with us!Our vision for BD PlymouthBD Plymouth, a pioneering Manufacturing 27 acre site, proud to be actively recruiting driven, passionate and team-orientated people to supplement our highly skilled team during this period of growth. You can look forward to an exciting career, phenomenalbenefits package, collaborative working and opportunities to expand your skills in this fast paced, dynamic and agile business.Our generous benefits including:

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Main responsibilities will include:

• Control and develop equipment software revision and supporting documentation.
• Plan, design and specify improvements to existing processes to improve productivity and efficiency and minimise risk from component obsolescence.
• Innovate, design, and specify new processes to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Advise on where control system upgrades would enhance equipment performance.
• Ensure that the manufacturing teams are issued with all the relevant software documentation, procedures, drawings, and parts lists in the technical construction file.
• Maintain the site control system specifications and standards for equipment.
• Ensure that software and control systems have been validated to the relevant standards.
• Support the Operational Technical teams with breakdown and fault-finding requests
• Carry out other duties as deemed appropriate by the Operational Technology Leader.

About you

• Hold a first class or upper second-class honours degree in engineering or possess relevant experience with technical education (HND /HNC).
• Experience in a related environment, ideally medical device manufacture or pharmaceutical or proven capability within BD.
• Experience of programming and fault-finding PLC and servo-controlled equipment.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Omron equipment would be advantageous.
• Proven achievement with software and control systems in a related environment.
• Able to generate and modify electrical drawings, preferably using AutoCAD.

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