Automation Specialist (Electrical)
About this job
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.
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