Sr Solution Architect : Digital Manufacturing (Hybrid)

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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. 

Job Responsibility: 

The Solutions Architect will support a team responsible for enterprise systems architecture, design and implementation of technology solutions aligned to future roadmaps and strategic enterprise platforms.

• Provide solution architecture guidance in support of end-to-end Digital manufacturing solutions.
• Support extension of existing Apriso solution to new sites to meet the material management, ERP integration and electronic batch record requirements. Support integration with external system based on API integration.
• Working with Business Partners, IT solution providers, and other technology teams to define the standard capabilities and solutions used to facilitate support and implementation of smart factory solutions for manufacturing.
• Develop productive relationships and strategic alignment with business partner teams across the organization.
• Manage relationships with major platform vendors and service providers to ensure they cost-effectively meet the needs of the organization. 
• Ensure BD’s Digital Manufacturing solution design contains appropriate functionality to help manufacturing sites achieve the company’s manufacturing operation objectives. 
• Ensure solutions remain current and compatible with BD’s infrastructure and applications landscape.
• Understand use of SAP and other ERPs related to manufacturing, and solution integration.
• Work with Validation, Quality and Security teams to ensure systems are validated and compliant to latest standards and policies. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong Manufacturing technology & functional understanding, process, and solution mindset.

• Apriso Experience: This requires an in depth knowledge and experience working with Apriso to architect and implement solutions. Requires technical understanding of how Apriso works adequate to ensure vendor prepared designs and build meet BD's expectations for delivery.
• Apriso Integrations: This role requires technical knowledge of how to integrate systems with Apriso. This requires technical knowledge of the technical options available within Apriso as well as technical knowledge and experience with REST API and database integrations.
• Experience Managing Vendors: This role requires knowledge and experience working with vendors to deliver technical projects from beginning to end.
• Knowledge of Azure SQL Database, database backups, and restoration
• 5+ years of experience as solution architect designing Digital smart factory solutions.
• Experience designing, implementing solutions using IIoT technology (Digital twin, asset management), DELMIA Apriso MES, AVEVA or Microsoft IIoT.
• Experience working with digital use cases such eDHR, OEE, Track and Trace, Energy Management or Predictive maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:     

• Experience working with cloud-based solutions and containerization technologies.
• Understanding of typical System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software validation. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Core Competencies: Process effectiveness, Innovation, Continuous and versatile learning, Teamwork, Influencing others.
• Ability to blend process excellence with a solution mindset to solve business problems.
• Ability to communicate complex business / technical challenges.
• Analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and management of multiple priorities with competing demands for resources.

Education and Training: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems or a related field. 

Primary Work Location and Additional Considerations:

• USA NJ - Franklin Lakes, NJ
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor Visas' at this time.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide Relocation assistance at this time.
• We encourage Candidates near our BD Location of: Franklin Lakes, NJ to apply for this Hybrid role.
• This is a Hybrid role that requires you to be at your assigned worksite 3 days out of the week and up to 2 days from home. Local policies may apply. BD may change your work arrangement based on business needs.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers 

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. 

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