Automation Technician II

About the role

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service.

With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance.

Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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.

About the role

Shift Information: 3rd Shift 11pm-7am

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and operational checks on automation systems and supporting instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot automation and vision system hardware, software, mechanical and process-related issues to rapidly restore equipment and system functionality and minimize operational downtime.
• Execute equipment setup, installation, qualification, and validation activities in support of new automation platforms, process improvements, and system upgrades.
• Assist with investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and resolution of automation-related deviations, equipment failures, and performance issues.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform basic automation software configuration, method execution support, system backups, and approved programming modifications under engineering guidance.
• Maintain equipment documentation, maintenance records, calibration records, validation documentation, and change control records in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Coordinate with quality assurance, engineering, and external vendors to support equipment maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor automation system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, throughput, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Adhere to all applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and data integrity requirements while working within a regulated environment.
• Participate in ongoing technical training and professional development activities.
• Be the technical support for mechanical, electrical, automation and vision system issues across the shift.
• Participate in evaluation, implementation, and commissioning of new automation platforms while supporting standardization of automation practices.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in engineering technology, Automation, Electronics, or a related technical discipline required. Suitable industrial experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 3 years recent experience, supporting validated automation workflows is required.