Asset Reliability Engineer

Bayer; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Regional engineering networks

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Bayer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seeks an Asset Reliability Engineer to maximize asset reliability and lifecycle performance. You will drive asset care, maintenance excellence and governance while ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable operations.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and up to 3 years in maintenance or reliability, with knowledge of CMMS (SAP PM) and hands-on documentation control. The role offers growth in a global pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 0–3 years of experience in maintenance, reliability or asset management.
• Exposure to CMMS/EAM systems and engineering documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset reliability strategy through asset care and maintenance best practices.
• Govern maintenance planning to optimize equipment availability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Develop and manage spare parts strategies balancing risk and inventory.
• Maintain engineering drawings, asset records and maintenance history.
• Lead reliability and maintenance improvement projects.
• Manage budgets, metrics and reporting for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure quality and cost optimization.
• Support site budgeting through maintenance cost planning and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, ISO requirements and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on reliability, safety and operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

AutoCAD

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Asset Reliability Engineer

At Bayer, we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all, Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.

There’s so much to do, and so many fascinating challenges. We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of our operations.

As an Asset Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for maximizing asset reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance by driving asset care strategies, maintenance excellence, engineering governance, spare parts optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring the site's assets operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably while supporting operational excellence.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drive the site’s asset reliability strategy through implementation of asset care and maintenance best practices.
• Govern maintenance planning processes to optimize equipment availability, resource utilization, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Develop and manage spare parts strategies to balance asset risk, inventory investment, and business continuity.
• Maintain engineering and technical documentation, drawings, asset records, and maintenance history throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Lead reliability and maintenance improvement projects to enhance plant performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage maintenance-related budgets, performance metrics, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate and manage contractors and vendors to ensure quality service delivery, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Support site budgeting processes through maintenance cost planning and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, ISO requirements, governance processes, and audit expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, safety, and operational excellence.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, asset management, or engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of reliability methodologies, maintenance planning, CMMS/EAM systems (such as SAP PM), AutoCAD, spare parts management, and root cause analysis techniques is an advantage.
• Exposure to project coordination, contractor management, engineering documentation control, and ISO-based management systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Growth mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across functions in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

At Bayer, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and contributions make a difference. You will gain exposure to regional engineering networks, continuous learning opportunities, and meaningful projects that support the future of asset reliability and operational excellence.

Together, we can create a world where Health for all, Hunger for none becomes a reality.

Application Period

• Application Period:| 12 Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026| Reference Code:| 891271 |
• Division:| Crop Science | Location:| Malaysia : Johore : Johore || Malaysia : Kuala Lumpur : Kuala Lumpur |
• Functional Area:| Engineering & Technology | Position Grade:| E12 |
• Employment Type:| Regular | Work Time:| Regular|