Director Smart Factory Process Owner, OT Standardization

BD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to design and implement standards for production connectivity within their operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in industrial automation and a relevant engineering degree, along with strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities. This role offers an opportunity to influence the future of health technology while promoting Smart Factory initiatives.

Benefits

Investment in BD University for skills development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls or electrical / PLC integration.
• Hands-on experience connecting machines to plants.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and data governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and standardize connectivity between production equipment and digital solutions.
• Develop and enforce OT architecture standards across all sites.
• Lead change initiatives to promote Smart Factory initiatives.
• Lead change initiatives for Smart Factory standards across the organization.
• Collaborate with teams to align OT strategies with enterprise goals.

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical / PLC integration

Problem solving

Strong oral and written communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Cloud data platforms

Data governance tools

Job description

Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and standardizing connectivity between production equipment and digital solutions
• Develop and enforce OT connectivity standards across the Process Target Picture
• Create and enforce OT architecture standards, protocols, and best practices across all sites and business units
• Own and maintain the asset inventory and lifecycle management of OT Assets
• Ensure all OT systems comply with internal policies, cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Partner with IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams to align OT strategies with enterprise goals
• Conduct FAT / SAT to confirm performance, safety, and cyber-security compliance
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity team to ensure OT assets cybersecurity practices and policies are implemented
• Resolve connectivity or protocol issues quickly during installation and ongoing operations to minimize downtime
• Produce reusable templates and reference architectures for faster rollouts
• Collaborate with IT Integrator to align network segmentation and identity services
• Develop and lead data strategy, connectivity an d standardization for Smart Factory across all process target areas
• Support data modelling standard to model, define and structure OT, IT and ET data in a knowledge graph
• Lead the project team for platform implementation and data acquisition for integrating IT, OT and ET data across manufacturing shop floor
• Standardize vendor selection criteria and evaluate technologies for compatibility, scalability, and security.
• Lead change initiatives and training programs to promote adoption and value realization of Smart Factory Initiatives including OT standards across the organization.

Education, Experience, and Capabilities Preferred

• 10+ years in industrial automation, controls, or electrical / PLC integration
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or other Engineering background required
• Hands-on experience connecting machines to plants
• Working knowledge of industrial networking and basic cybersecurity standards
• Troubleshooting mindset with willingness to travel to manufacturing sites
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms
• Experience with metadata management and data governance tools
• Strong data-driven decision-making and cross-functional facilitation capability
• Demonstrated ability to set clear strategies & guide teams to results

Strong oral and written communications skills

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to function at all levels across multiple organizations.

Strong influencing skills.

Attention to detail, high level of initiative and motivation.

Ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented and matrix work environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

Direct Reports : Value &Learning Academy Leader, Data and User Experience Design Lead, Project Manager, Product Manager, OT Integrator

Indirect Influence on all Smart Factory Process Owners and Teams. Indirect Reports to all Site OT Engineers or Managers

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health.