Maintenance Leader (Automated Assembly & Packaging)

Becton Dickinson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson (BD) Singapore is seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to drive reliability and preventive maintenance for automated assembly and packaging equipment. You will lead a team of technicians, manage maintenance projects, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Validation to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP/compliance, and continuous improvement to maximize equipment uptime and manufacturing performance in a regulated healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in high-volume environment.
• Minimum 7 years in maintenance, equipment engineering, or technical operations, preferably for automated equipment.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams and technicians in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance, reliability engineering and RCA methodologies.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of automated equipment involving PLCs, sensors, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for automated assembly and packaging equipment to achieve reliability and performance.
• Develop and improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Drive equipment improvement and automation initiatives to boost productivity and quality.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Oversee repair, overhaul and restoration to ensure timely production recovery.
• Manage maintenance projects and equipment modification within scope, timeline and budget.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation and other teams to support production needs.
• Monitor KPIs like uptime, OEE, MTBF, MTTR and maintenance compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics & servo systems

Job description

Job Description About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to lead maintenance operations for our automated assembly and packaging manufacturing equipment. This role is responsible for driving equipment reliability, preventive maintenance excellence, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading a team of technicians to support business and production objectives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, improving manufacturing performance, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for automated assembly and packaging equipment to achieve high levels of reliability, availability, and performance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment effectiveness.
• Drive equipment improvement and automation enhancement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for equipment failures and recurring technical issues.
• Oversee machine repair, overhaul, and restoration activities to ensure timely recovery of production operations.
• Manage maintenance projects and equipment modification initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and other cross-functional teams to support production requirements and business priorities.
• Monitor and drive key equipment performance indicators, including uptime, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance compliance, and waste reduction.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, fostering strong technical capability and continuous learning.
• Support spare parts management, maintenance planning, and resource allocation to ensure operational readiness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, reduce operating costs, and improve manufacturing capability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant maintenance, equipment engineering, or technical operations experience, preferably supporting automated assembly and packaging equipment.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams, technicians, or technical resources within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting automated equipment involving PLCs, sensors, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing equipment improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, electronics, precision manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Supervisory or people leadership experience in a maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with validation and compliance requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

SGP Tuas - Tuas Plant Additional Locations Work Shift SG Normal Office 0745-1645 (Singapore)

BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.