Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Equipment

B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BMI (B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd) in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineering Lead to manage a team of technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance on highly automated assembly equipment.

You will ensure peak machine performance, lead upgrades, and perform hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Mechatronics and at least 5 years of experience in automated manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with highly automated assembly equipment.
• Experience leading a maintenance/equipment team.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Be equipment owner for highly automated equipment; ensure uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automation issues.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and manage spare parts inventory.
• Perform root cause analysis (8D) and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer complaint investigations and prepare technical reports.
• Deliver technical training to enhance technician competency.
• Lead equipment upgrades and obsolescence projects.
• Provide on-call technical support as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Automation

Electrical/electronic

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Festo

SMC

PLCs

Job description

Lead and manage a team of technicians to ensure effective execution of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting activities.

Serve as the equipment owner for highly automated assembly and manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimum machine performance, reliability, and uptime.

Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automation-related equipment issues.

Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, manage spare parts inventory, and drive continuous equipment improvement initiatives.

Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Support customer complaint investigations and prepare comprehensive technical investigation reports.

Develop and deliver technical training programs to enhance technician competency and technical capabilities.

Lead equipment upgrade, obsolescence, and component replacement projects to ensure long-term equipment sustainability.

Provide technical support for automation systems, including PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, vision systems, and pneumatic systems.

Support manufacturing operations and provide on-call technical assistance when required.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience supporting highly automated assembly equipment, preferably within the medical device manufacturing industry.

Proven experience managing and leading a team of maintenance or equipment technicians.

Hands-on experience in machine troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.

Strong knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, vision systems, and industrial automation technologies.

Good working knowledge of pneumatic systems, particularly Festo and SMC components.

Experience in root cause analysis, customer complaint investigations, and preparation of technical reports.

Practical knowledge and application of 8D problem-solving methodology.

Experience developing and conducting technical training and competency development programs.

Experience managing equipment obsolescence, upgrade, or migration projects will be an added advantage.

Exposure to industrial robotics, including Mitsubishi, Yamaha, or Stäubli 6-axis and SCARA robots, will be an added advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision and provide after-hours support when required.

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 5,001-10,000 employees

B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd (BMI) is a subsidiary of B. Braun Melsungen AG, Germany, one of the largest medical devices companies in the world. Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the group's first manufacturing site in Asia Pacific Region and it is one of the largest B. Braun manufacturing sites for the group outside Europe.

Since its inception in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries has invested more than MYR4.3 billion in its manufacturing facilities in Malaysia. With more than 7,500 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of Medical and Pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the region.

B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd (BMI) is a subsidiary of B. Braun Melsungen AG, Germany, one of the largest medical devices companies in the world. Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the group's first manufacturing site in Asia Pacific Region and it is one of the largest B. Braun manufacturing sites for the group outside Europe.

Since its inception in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries has invested more than MYR4.3 billion in its manufacturing facilities in Malaysia. With more than 7,500 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of Medical and Pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the region.

B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd (BMI) is a subsidiary of B. Braun Melsungen AG, Germany, one of the largest medical devices companies in the world. Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the group's first manufacturing site in Asia Pacific Region and it is one of the largest B. Braun manufacturing sites for the group outside Europe.

Since its inception in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries has invested more than MYR4.3 billion in its manufacturing facilities in Malaysia. With more than 7,500 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of Medical and Pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the region.