Senior Equipment Engineer — Smart Manufacturing & Automation

Dexcom; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexcom Malaysia is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to maintain and optimize automated manufacturing equipment in a highly regulated medical device environment. You will lead troubleshooting, implement IQ/OQ for new equipment, and collaborate on IoT/SCADA projects to enable real-time monitoring and reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in equipment engineering within medical device manufacturing, strong PLC and automation expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.
• 3-5 years of equipment engineering experience in medical device or high-tech manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with automated equipment, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in PLC programming, pneumatic systems, electrical circuits, IoT integration, SCADA (Ignition preferred), TPM and IQ/OQ documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize automated manufacturing equipment to ensure peak performance and compliance with medical device standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Support installation, setup, and qualification of new automated equipment and systems.
• Perform on-site equipment buyoff and acceptance testing with vendors.
• Collaborate on automation, IoT integration, and SCADA system projects (e.g., Ignition) to enable smart manufacturing and real-time equipment monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, FDA).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions and best practices.

Skills

Automation systems

Robotics

PLC programming

IoT

SCADA (Ignition)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ignition SCADA

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Dexcom Malaysia is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to maintain and optimize automated manufacturing equipment in a highly regulated medical device environment. You will lead troubleshooting, implement IQ/OQ for new equipment, and collaborate on IoT/SCADA projects to enable real-time monitoring and reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years in equipment engineering within medical device manufacturing, strong PLC and automation expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset.