Automation Specialist (Electrical)

BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL PRODUCTS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) in Tuas, Singapore, is hiring an Automation Specialist (Electrical) to be the technical backbone of the production floor — leading machine enhancement, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and technician development to keep our lines running at peak performance.

This is a permanent full-time position with 12-hour rotating day and night shifts (7am–7pm or 7pm–7am) in a 3/4/4/3 pattern, offering growth within a global leader in medical devices and patient

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in Electrical Control & Automation in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret electrical, electronic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Troubleshooting skills for electrical, electronic, and pneumatic components on production machinery.
• Familiarity with sensors (reflective, proximity, etc.) and switches for assembly line applications.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Omron, Allen Bradley) — an advantage.
• Familiarity with electrical hardware (HMI, motors, controllers) and industrial vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise machines to meet production output, quality, and waste targets.
• Execute preventive maintenance (cleaning, servicing, component replacement).
• Diagnose and resolve machine faults to meet safety and quality standards.
• Initiate and implement machine enhancement projects.
• Author Standard Work Instructions for assigned processes.
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Train and coach Technicians and new hires on machine operations.
• Support Engineers and SMEs on Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical control

Automation

Troubleshooting

Sensors

PLCs

Electrical hardware

Tools

Omron

Allen-Bradley

Cognex

Keyence

Job description

Automation Specialist (Electrical)

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) | Tuas, Singapore

About BD

BD is one of the world's largest medical technology companies, dedicated to Advancing the World of Health™. Our Tuas Plant is a Centre of Excellence manufacturing essential medical devices — syringes, needles, and catheters — shipped to patients across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Automation Specialist (Electrical) to be the technical backbone of our production floor — leading machine enhancement, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and technician development to keep our lines running at peak performance.

This is a permanent full-time position, rotational 12hours day shift 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am, shift pattern 3/4/4/3.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and optimise machines to meet production output, quality, and waste targets
• Execute preventive maintenance (cleaning, servicing, component replacement)
• Diagnose and resolve machine faults to meet safety and quality standards
• Initiate and implement machine enhancement projects
• Author Standard Work Instructions for assigned processes
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Train and coach Technicians and new hires on machine operations
• Support Engineers and SMEs on Continuous Improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring

• 1–2 years' experience in Electrical Control & Automation in manufacturing
• Ability to interpret electrical, electronic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams
• Troubleshooting skills for electrical, electronic, and pneumatic components on production machinery
• Sound knowledge of sensors (reflective, proximity, etc.) and switches for assembly line applications
• Basic knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Omron, Allen Bradley) — an advantage
• Familiarity with electrical hardware (HMI, motors, controllers) and industrial vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)

Shift Commitment

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-hour rotation (3/4/4/3 pattern)
• Training Period: Day Shift, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Why BD?

• Purpose-Driven — Every product you help build impacts patient care globally
• Career Growth — Development programmes and internal mobility across 190+ countries
• Award-Winning Culture — Recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Singapore.