BD Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP), Senior Engineer

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Job Description

Our vision for the Technology Leadership Development Program (TLDP) at BD

The Technology Leadership Development Program’s (TLDP) vision is to develop future leaders in BD’s R&D organization by providing TLDP associates with broad and deep technical assignments across BD.

The program consists of three progressively more challenging assignments (1.5 - 2 years each) spanning multiple businesses and BD locations. These assignments are tailored to associate interests, and designed to strengthen technical depth and leadership skills.

A personalized and dynamic career path is sculpted for each TLDP associate based on your personal skills and interests, with the mentorship of senior R&D leaders.

Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about the TLDP! Register here:

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET

Applications will close on Friday, October 23th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Candidates will hear back about the next steps within three weeks of the application closing date. Final offers will be made in January, with positions beginning from 3 – 12 months after accepting the final offer. Contact View email address on aiapply.co with any questions.

About the program:

As a member of the TLDP, your rotational assignments will:

• Be custom-designed and guided with your input, resulting in a fluid, flexible, and dynamic career development experience.
• Focus on developing technical strength, leadership abilities, cross-functional skills, and business acuity.
• Provide opportunities outside of your domain expertise and build breadth through exposure to different technological fields, phases of product development, and job functions.
• Accelerate career growth in technology-based roles through learning the business and maximizing opportunities to exhibit servant leadership and strong technical skills.
• Span multiple locations and BD businesses within key research and development facilities located in the following cities: Franklin Lakes, NJ (Headquarters); Research Triangle Park and Durham, NC; San Diego, CA; Brea, CA; Louisville, CO; Irvine, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Vernon Hills, IL; Tempe, AZ; Warwick, RI; and Covington, GA.

Example assignments include:

• Designing and developing product components for drug delivery systems, surgical devices, or advanced patient monitoring solutions.
• Researching and implementing novel technologies that enable the invention of new medical devices or therapies.
• Hunting for new opportunities, synthesizing ideas into innovation, and selecting innovations for the greatest impact.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. graduate (or anticipated defense within 1 year of application date) with technical depth in engineering, technology, or science fields; for example, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical science, cell biology, computer science, data science, and related fields
• Early-stage career (no more than 3 combined years of STEM industry or academic experience outside the pursuit of a degree, before or after PhD completion)
• Significant leadership experience demonstrated in areas of technical, academic, organizational, and personal focus
• Proven academic and research distinction
• Experience in or interest in the medical technology or healthcare industries
• Willingness and ability to relocate to two different geographic locations for at least two out of the three assignments
• This position is designated as "In-office" and associates are expected to be on-site.

In order to qualify for this position, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We cannot sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time.

Application Requirements:

1. Cover letter

Tip: Consider detailing interest in the program, relevant technical/leadership experience, and motivations that make you a strong fit (why TLDP?). This is an opportunity to introduce yourself and provide detail beyond the resume.

2. Resume (2 pages maximum )

Tip: Consider detailing technical and leadership experience.

Tip: Strong resumes highlight and quantify achievements and impact.

Cover letter and resume should be combined and submitted as one document.

Any application that does not fully adhere to the submission requirements will be excluded from additional review.

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

Health and Well-being Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Hospital Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care with life insurance

Other Well-being Resources

• Anxiety management program
• Wellness incentives
• Sleep improvement program
• Diabetes management program
• Virtual physical therapy
• Emotional/mental health support programs
• Weight management programs
• Gastrointestinal health program
• Substance use management program
• Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit

Retirement and Financial Well-being

• BD 401(k) Plan
• BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Financial counseling
• Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
• Daily Pay
• College financial aid and application guidance
• Annual Bonus

Life Balance Programs

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Group auto and home insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Discounts on products and services
• Academic Achievement Scholarship
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employer matching donation
• Workplace accommodations

Other Life Balance Programs

• Adoption assistance
• Backup day care and eldercare
• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes

Leave Programs

• Bereavement leaves
• Military leave
• Personal leave
• Family and Medical Leave (FML)
• Jury and Witness Duty Leave

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.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA NC - Durham - Davis Drive

Additional Locations

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters, USA CA – Brea, USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D, USA CO - Louisville, USA GA - Covington BMD, USA IL - Vernon Hills, USA NJ - Franklin Lakes, USA RI - Warwick, USA UT - Salt Lake City

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under " Our Commitment to You ."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$95,900.00 - $153,400.00 USD Annual