Senior Automation Engineer, Medical Device Manufacturing

Dexcom; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom Malaysia, part of Dexcom, a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring, seeks an Equipment Engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment with precision and compliance.

You will lead troubleshooting, support installations and IQ/OQ execution, and collaborate on IoT, SCADA (Ignition), and lean improvement projects. The role requires a Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics engineer with 3–5 years in medical device manufacturing and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• 3–5 years of experience in equipment engineering within medical device or high-tech manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with automated equipment, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in PLC programming, pneumatics, electrical circuits, IoT integration, and IQ/OQ documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize automated manufacturing equipment for peak performance and compliance.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Support installation, setup, and qualification of new automated equipment and systems.
• Draft new IQ/OQ documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate on automation, IoT integration, and SCADA projects (Ignition) for real-time monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Travel occasionally for project transfers, vendor support, or training.

Skills

Automation systems

Robotics

PLC programming

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

IoT integration

SCADA (Ignition)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA (Ignition)

Job description

Dexcom Malaysia, part of Dexcom, a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring, seeks an Equipment Engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment with precision and compliance.

You will lead troubleshooting, support installations and IQ/OQ execution, and collaborate on IoT, SCADA (Ignition), and lean improvement projects. The role requires a Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics engineer with 3–5 years in medical device manufacturing and travel as needed.