Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Maintenance Reliability Engineer

B. BRAUN MEDICAL IND. S/B; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service award

Medical insurance

Training and development programs

Education assistance program

Job summary

B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is seeking an Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Maintenance Reliability. You will develop and implement maintenance strategies to maximize uptime, lead reliability studies and drive continuous improvement across a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5–10 years in maintenance or reliability, strong CMMS/EAM knowledge, and experience with TPM, FMEA and RCFA. NPI/commissioning experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years in Maintenance/Reliability Engineering or Manufacturing Operations.
• Certifications in Reliability/Asset Management are an advantage.
• Experience with NPI, commissioning, and maintenance readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve maintenance strategies (PM, PdM, TPM).
• Conduct asset criticality assessments and reliability studies.
• Lead FMEA, RCFA, and root cause trend analysis.
• Optimize preventive maintenance tasks, frequencies and plans.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Management

TPM

FMEA

RCFA

RCM

CMMS/EAM

NPI/Commissioning

Condition monitoring

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SAP PM

IBM Maximo

Infor EAM

Job description

Are you passionate to be in the role as Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Maintenance Reliability? Do you have experience in Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Maintenance Reliability role? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As a Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Maintenance Reliability at B. Braun you will play a vital role in…

Your key responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve equipment maintenance strategies, including Run-to-Failure, Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.
• Conduct asset criticality assessments by evaluating reliability, safety, quality, operational impact, and maintenance costs.
• Perform Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies to determine the most effective maintenance approaches for critical assets.
• Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and equipment failure trend analysis to drive reliability improvements.
• Establish, review, and optimize preventive maintenance tasks, frequencies, and job plans to maximize equipment performance and uptime.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate ineffective or non-value-added maintenance activities while maintaining operational reliability.
• Drive TPM initiatives, including Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance programs, to enhance equipment ownership and performance.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key maintenance and reliability metrics, including MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and downtime.
• Leverage CMMS/EAM systems to ensure accurate maintenance data, improve work management processes, and enhance maintenance effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide maintenance and reliability engineering support during new equipment installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up activities.
• The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Professional certifications in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Management, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Asset Management are an advantage.
• Experience with new equipment introduction (NPI), commissioning, and maintenance readiness activities.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0, condition monitoring technologies, predictive analytics, or digital maintenance solutions is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Proven hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Experience supporting equipment reliability improvement initiatives and maintenance optimization programs.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering and asset management principles.
• Practical experience in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Solid understanding of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance methodologies.
• Experience developing maintenance strategies, PM programs, and equipment reliability plans.
• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platforms (e.g., SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM).
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret maintenance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience analyzing maintenance performance metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, and asset availability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety functions.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence and equipment reliability.

What sets B. Braun apart?

Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high-quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.

Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC.With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region.It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What can we offer you?

• Long service award
• Medical insurance
• Training and development programs
• Education assistance program

We appreciate different perspectives, thoughts, experiences and backgrounds. By strengthening an appreciative, inclusive, respectful and equal working environment, we create a culture in which all our employees feel free to be who they are.