Staff Electrical Engineer, Durham, North Carolina



 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 Key Responsibilities   Serve as a senior member of the Electrical Engineering team, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deliver critical product enhancements and next-generation robotic systems from concept through production. Responsibilities include architecture, design, prototyping, verification, validation, certification, and manufacturing support. Support multiple concurrent R&D initiatives while collaborating with global technical teams to achieve program objectives and project milestones. Drive improvements in product quality, reliability, and performance across the Pharmacy Automation portfolio through a combination of hands-on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and innovative electrical engineering solutions. Develop electrical solutions for both new and sustaining products, including manufacturing test systems, automated test applications, system diagnostics tools, monitoring capabilities, and support for existing PCB designs. Create, maintain, and release technical documentation supporting hardware development, system integration, manufacturing, and service activities. Provide technical leadership and support for regulatory compliance and certification activities across multiple product lines.

Strong background in motion control, AC power electronics, motor drives, sensors, servo systems, embedded controls, and industrial automation. Extensive experience with Altium Designer is strongly preferred , including schematic capture, PCB layout, design reviews, manufacturing documentation, and full PCBA development lifecycles. Proficiency in C/C++ software development is highly desired , particularly for embedded systems, hardware integration, test applications, and engineering tool development. Hands-on experience with LabVIEW is a major plus , including the development of automated test systems, manufacturing test platforms, and validation tools. Familiarity with C# is a major bonus , especially for developing engineering utilities, diagnostics software, manufacturing test applications, device communications, and user interfaces. Demonstrated experience developing system-level electrical architectures for complex electromechanical products. Ability to build, modify, debug, and validate prototype PCB assemblies, cables, and laboratory test setups. Experience obtaining and maintaining regulatory certifications for products requiring UL 61010, UL 60601, CE, and TÜV compliance. Experience supporting EMC/EMI design, testing, troubleshooting, and certification activities. Strong hands-on engineering aptitude with the ability to move seamlessly between system architecture, circuit design, laboratory debugging, manufacturing support, and product commercialization.

Required Bachelor's degree 10+ years of applicable experience   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