Technical Specialist (Technical Associate)

About the role

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a global medical technology company, is hiring a Technical Specialist (Technical Associate) at its Tuas Plant in Singapore. The role provides technical expertise to support manufacturing, covering machine enhancement, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of machines, project execution, accountability on production waste and quality of machine tool operations, and overall technician resource management. Candidates must commit to the day shift 7am to 7pm (shift pattern 3/4/4/3); during training they work 7am to 4pm. Overtime may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain machines to meet production output, quality and waste targets
• Perform preventive maintenance (cleaning, servicing, replacing parts)
• Troubleshoot machines to meet production, safety and quality standards
• Initiate, implement and follow up on machine enhancement and project assignments
• Write standard work instructions and procedures for assigned operations
• Carry out corrective and preventive actions
• Train and coach technicians and new hires on machine operation and adjustment
• Assist engineers or subject matter experts on continuous improvement activities

Required profile

• 1-2 years of experience in electrical control and automation, or open to fresh diploma/NITEC graduates in electrical engineering
• Ability to commit to the day shift 7am to 7pm; overtime may be required
• Basic knowledge of electrical hardware (HMI, motor and controller) and industry vision systems (e.g. Cognex, Keyence)

Required skills

• Ability to interpret electrical, electronics wiring and schematic diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams
• Basic knowledge of PLCs (e.g. Omron or Allen Bradley) is an advantage
• Sound knowledge of sensors (reflective, proximity) and switches for assembly line applications