Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Equipment

B Braun; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

B Braun in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead a team of technicians responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance on highly automated assembly equipment, ensuring maximum uptime.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, vision systems and pneumatics, develop maintenance programs, manage spare parts, and drive continuous improvement with 8D root cause analysis and formal reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting highly automated assembly equipment.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, and vision systems.
• Experience with 8D problem-solving and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Own equipment performance, reliability, and uptime for highly automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and automation issues.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and manage spare parts.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical training and support for equipment upgrades and migrations.
• Support on-call technical assistance as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC systems

Sensors

Motors & Drives

Vision systems

Pneumatic systems

Industrial robotics

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.