Senior Staff Systems Engineer
Becton Dickinson · USA NC - Durham - Davis Drive ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Staff
- Category
- Software engineering
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
We are the makers of possible
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.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Senior Staff Systems Engineer (Multiple Positions), Becton Dickinson and Company, Durham, NC. Ensure adequate system level performance for electromechanical and/or robotic systems through close collaboration with hardware design, software, and other functional groups. Translate voice of customer and stakeholder needs into system and product requirements, identify potential hazards and assesses requirements to ensure that the product meets the user/business needs, aid in product verification and validation, and support beta launch of products to early-adopter customer sites. Autonomously lead the planning and execution of technical project work across a portfolio of new product development and sustaining products. Contribute to the transition from R&D to manufacturing/service and supports system troubleshooting activities for products in the field. Coordinate activities on complex, system-of-systems product portfolios. Drives robust systems engineering practices into projects in collaboration with various departments. Serve on cross-functional teams and provide continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function. Model and coach best practices in technical documentation across a multidisciplinary team and educate colleagues in implementation of DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) best practices to project work.
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering (any), or a related field, and six (6) years of post-baccalaureate, progressive, related work experience.
Must have six (6) years of experience with/in:
- Experimental design, data acquisition, and graphical analysis;
- Utilizing statistical methods for large complex data sets and implementing Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies;
- Ensuring adequate system level performance for electromechanical systems through close collaboration with hardware design, software, and other functional groups;
- Integrating technology in projects and systems that have both enterprise software and electromechanical (hardware/embedded software) components; and
- Product development (waterfall or agile), innovation, or sustaining for software or electromechanical systems.
Must have four (4) years of experience with/in:
- Systems engineering activities such as: requirement or specification management, integration testing, Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), or verification and validation;
- R&D to manufacturing or service and supporting system troubleshooting activities for products in the field; and
- Operating in an environment with design control or Quality Management System in place.
Telecommuting permitted on a hybrid schedule as determined by the employer.
Up to 20% of domestic and international travel required.
To apply, submit a resume here: OR email resume to [email protected] and add reference code: R-556139 in subject line.
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Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
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, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.
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.
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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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