Automation Specialist (Electrical)

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.

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 — Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Singapore.