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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.\n\nJob Description\nR&D Senior Hardware Test Engineer\nThe R&D Hardware Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements automated electro-mechanical test systems that accelerate product development, improve reliability, and expand lab testing capability. This role focuses heavily on reliability and life testing, designed experiments (DOE), LabVIEW programming, automated data acquisition, and test fixture development. The engineer partners with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to define test strategies, enhance Product Qualification Plans (PQPs), and ensure robust verification and validation of complex pharmacy automation devices - and serves as a technical mentor, coaching junior engineers and test technicians in test methodology, statistical rigor, automation, and data integrity.\nKey Responsibilities\nReliability & Life Testing\nDesign and execute reliability, durability, and accelerated life test programs for electro-mechanical subsystems and full systems. \nDefine reliability targets and test-to-failure strategies; determine sample sizes, run times, cycle counts, and confidence/reliability levels. \nBuild and maintain long-duration life-cycle test stands with automated cycle counting, fault detection, and unattended run capability. \nPerform failure analysis and root cause investigation (FMEA, fault tree, 5-Why, 8D) and translate findings into design and test improvements. \nApply life data analysis techniques (Weibull, MTBF/MCBF, hazard and survival plots, censored data) to quantify reliability growth and report trends and risks to program teams. \nDesign of Experiments & Statistical Test Methods\nPlan and execute designed experiments (full/fractional factorial, screening, response surface) to characterize system performance and identify critical factors. \nDefine factors, levels, responses, blocking, and randomization; plan and execute Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R, to confirm test methods are repeatable and reproducible before running studies. \nAnalyze results using ANOVA, regression, capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and hypothesis testing in Minitab, Python, or JMP. \nUse DOE outputs to set design margins, tolerance windows, and robust operating parameters. \nAutomate data aggregation, trending, and reporting so results are reproducible and audit-ready. \nTest System Design & Automation\nDesign electro-mechanical test systems and fixtures to support verification, validation, and reliability testing. \nDevelop automated test workflows in LabVIEW including DAQ configuration, control logic, and data handling. \nBuild integrated DAQ systems for sensors, motion control, communication technologies, and electro-mechanical devices. \nImprove or develop PLC- and microcontroller-based systems (e.g., DAQ, Arduino, Raspberry Pi platforms). \nCreate benchmark programs and automated sequences to reduce machine downtime and accelerate troubleshooting. \nVerification, Validation & Test Planning\nReview Product Qualification Plans (PQPs) and recommend additional test coverage, automation opportunities, and reliability improvements. \nPartner with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to create robust test plans for subsystems and prototypes. \nPerform hands-on test execution when needed, ensuring accurate data capture and traceability. \nChampion statistically sound sampling and acceptance criteria within PQPs and verification protocols. \nMentoring & Technical Leadership\nMentor junior engineers and test technicians in test setup, instrumentation, data integrity, and troubleshooting methodology. \nCoach the team on reliability and statistical concepts - sample size, variation, measurement error, and how to interpret results. \nDevelop and deliver cross-training on LabVIEW, DAQ hardware, fixture use, and automated test sequences to broaden lab capability. \nCreate clear work instructions, test protocols, and templates that enable technicians to run tests independently and consistently. \nReview test plans, data packages, and reports from others and provide constructive, specific technical feedback. \nServe as a go-to technical resource during test escalations and support onboarding of new engineers and technicians. \nLab Support & Prototype Development\nIncrease testing throughput and reduce downtime through parallel test setups, preventative maintenance, and system health monitoring. \nDesign and assemble rapid prototypes and test fixtures to evaluate the feasibility of new concepts, including wiring, assembly, and instrumentation setup. \nCommission new test hardware and validate performance before release to the team. \nTroubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and automation issues and contribute to best practices for safety, testing procedures, and ISO-aligned processes. \nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, Automation, Physics, Applied Science, etc.). \nMaster’s degree is a plus. Reliability Engineering certification (CRE), Six Sigma, or DFSS training is a plus. \nExperience\nMinimum experience of 5 years in a similar role. \nExperience with verification and validation testing. \nHands-on experience designing automated test systems and fixtures. \nDemonstrated experience planning, executing, and interpreting Measurement System Analysis studies, including Gage R&R, for engineering test methods and equipment. \nPractical experience applying DOE and statistical analysis to characterize hardware performance. \nStrong LabVIEW programming background. \nExperience with computer-controlled electromechanical or networked systems. \nExperience mentoring, coaching, or technically leading engineers or technicians. \nSkills & Abilities\nProgramming or scripting experience with LabVIEW, Python, SQL, or similar tools. \nExperience with DAQ systems (NI hardware and similar), sensors, PLCs, microcontrollers (Arduino), and motion control. \nStatistical analysis proficiency - DOE, ANOVA, regression, Weibull/life data analysis, capability studies, and Gage R&R - using Minitab, Python, or JMP. \nWorking knowledge of reliability tools: FMEA, fault tree analysis, root cause methodology, and reliability growth tracking. \nSound judgment on sample size, test duration, and acceptance criteria, with the ability to defend those choices to stakeholders. \nAbility to design (CAD), assemble, and troubleshoot complex test setups, with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude including sensor selection, signal conditioning, and instrumentation accuracy. \nAbility to teach and coach others - explaining technical and statistical concepts clearly to non-specialists. \nPhysical Requirements\nRequires frequent sitting, standing, and bending. \nRequires occasional stooping and kneeling. \nAbility to safely lift up to 45 pounds unaided. \nAt 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. 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