Engineering Specialist (Equipment Engineering)

Company: B Braun Medical
Location: Irvine
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.Engineering Specialist (Equipment Engineering)US-CA-IrvineJob ID: 2022-21387Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: EngineeringIrvine FacilityOverviewAbout 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 .ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: Responsible for the supervision of specific project related activities of project personnel. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project specific teams. Provide a strong Engineering technical expertise in the form of project development, and management. Provide an exceptional level of technical expertise within a specialty field(s) within the Engineering organization. Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Analyzes existing equipment, processes, facilities, infrastructure and systems to identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions to optimize performance.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for designated systems/ technologies and provide technical recommendations
• Anticipate potential process related problems, risks and technical conflicts and develop the necessary contingency plans to improve business continuity.
• Performs troubleshooting and modifications to the automated equipment adhering to Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices GMP change control standards and policies.
• Creates and modifies system specifications and standard operating procedures for the systems supported.
• Trains users and peers on systems.
• Supports software life cycle efforts.
• Contributes to development of continuous improvement to systems.
• Documentation, testing, commissioning and validation support following GDP.
• Provides project implementation support.
• Performs administrative, upgrades and maintenance tasks for equipment/ control systems.
• Supervises consultants and contractors.
• Ability to manage medium complex projects without assistance.
• Manage projects by developing project schedules, tracking costs, preparing status reports, conducting team meetings, and communicating issues and progress to management.
• Provide direction and technical decision making for management involving capital asset purchases and expenses for projects and/or strategic initiatives involving up to $10MM (capital/expense/revenue potentials).
• Prepare Request for Capital Investments including project description, schedule, and costs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates within the assigned project team and Engineering organization.
• Provide direction and technical decision making for management involving capital asset purchases and expenses for projects and/or strategic initiatives involving up to $10MM (capital/expense/revenue potentials).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. Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
  • Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
  • Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
  • Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
  • Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from project stakeholders. Preferred Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Target Based Range$101,840 - $127,300QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc Required:
      • Bachelor's degree required.
      • 08-10 years related experience required.
      • Regular and predictable attendance
      • Occasional business travel required, Valid driver's license and passport 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. Additional Information Responsibilities: Other Duties: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Physical Demands: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:N/AActivities:
            • Occasionally:Handling, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward
            • Frequently:Sitting , Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
            • Constantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:
              • Occasionally:N/A
              • Frequently:Proximity to moving parts
              • Constantly:N/AWork 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:N/A
                • Frequently:Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment
                • Constantly:N/A What We OfferB. 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.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.Please see job descriptionPI204578192

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