Technician - Maintenance

Bosch; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch in Penang, Bayan Lepas is seeking an onsite Maintenance Technician to support daily maintenance operations for production equipment. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, PLC and automation systems, and contributing to TPM and safety practices.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/Certificate in Electrical Engineering or related fields with hands‑on experience in machinery repair, electrical diagrams, and a strong safety

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Electrical or related field.
• Strong hands‑on capability in mechanical, electrical, PLC, and automation troubleshooting.
• Experience with TPM, preventive/corrective maintenance, and downtime reduction.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines and jigs/fixtures.
• Identify causes of equipment breakdowns and support root‑cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Production teams to minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance improvement activities and TPM initiatives.
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled machines, HMI, sensors, actuators, servo drives and VFDs.
• Read electrical drawings and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams; update maintenance records.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and follow safety procedures including LOTO.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

PLC

Automation

Troubleshooting

HMI

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Automation

Industrial Electrical

Job description

Company Description

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

Job Description

1. Job Summary

To support the Supervisor / Engineer in daily maintenance operations for production equipment, machines, jigs, and fixtures. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, machine improvement, and minimizing production downtime. The technician is expected to have strong hands‑on capability in mechanical, electrical, PLC, and automation‑related troubleshooting.

2. Job Scope

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines, equipment and jigs/fixtures.
• Identify the causes of equipment breakdowns and support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions to improve machine reliability.
• Work closely with Production teams to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance improvement activities, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and equipment reliability projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic and automation‑related equipment issues.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC‑controlled machines and automation systems, including HMI, sensors, actuators, servo drives and inverters/VFDs.
• Read and interpret basic electrical drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams and machine manuals.
• Maintain appropriate records of maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians where required.
• Follow established safety procedures during maintenance and troubleshooting activities such as Log Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Ensure 5S is being carried out at workplace and follow Safety Rules & Regulations.
• Perform other maintenance‑related duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Engineer.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Electrical or a related technical field.