Sr. Staff Engineer

About B. Braun 

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap^® and CAPS^®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise^® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Position Summary:

Provide Engineering support and project management skills toward the design, development, installation, startup, validation, and maintenance of products, processes, and equipment. Provide technical expertise within a specialty field(s).

• Strong background in Automation and Control systems including Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Siemens or GE PLCs, Wonderware In-Touch , HMIs; Vision Systems, Robotics, Ethernet IP and DeviceNet communication protocols; VFDs, and Motion Controls Systems (robot and servo motors) are required.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and a working knowledge of software such as MS Excel and Word.
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze, investigate and help solve technical issues involving the equipment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Be a team player.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be a self-starter and proactive.
• Strong Knowledge of equipment safety and machine guarding procedures.
• Ability to provide technical support and assists troubleshooting equipment when unscheduled downtime occurs.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties:

• Develops, evaluates and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Confers with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase and parts.
• Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General:
It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of
himself/herself and other persons.

Limit of Authorization/Authority:
Please refer to the Corporate Guidelines or BBMUS Guidelines or job specific authorities where applicable. This list is however not exhaustive and may be amended by the Management from time to time.

Supervision Given and Received:

• Works under general supervision.
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.

Contacts/Cooperation:

• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers.
• Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.
  

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

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$81,392 - $101,740

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 06-08 years related experience required.

• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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Responsibilities: Other Duties:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
• Frequently: Stand, Sit
• Constantly: Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses

Activities:

• Occasionally: Climbing stairs/ladders, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Stooping/squatting
• Frequently: Sitting , Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
• Constantly: Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally: N/A
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: N/A

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity: Moderate
• Occasionally: Production/manufacturing environment
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: Office environment

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
 
Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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