Engineer / Sr. Engineer - Equipment

Job Descriptions:

• Lead and manage a team of technicians to ensure effective execution of preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting activities.
• Serve as the equipment owner for highly automated assembly and manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimum machine performance, reliability, and uptime.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, manage spare parts inventory, and drive continuous equipment improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support customer complaint investigations and prepare comprehensive technical investigation reports.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs to enhance technician competency and technical capabilities.
• Lead equipment upgrade, obsolescence, and component replacement projects to ensure long-term equipment sustainability.
• Provide technical support for automation systems, including PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, vision systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Support manufacturing operations and provide on-call technical assistance when required.
• The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting highly automated assembly equipment, preferably within the medical device manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of maintenance or equipment technicians.
• Hands-on experience in machine troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, vision systems, and industrial automation technologies.
• Good working knowledge of pneumatic systems, particularly Festo and SMC components.
• Experience in root cause analysis, customer complaint investigations, and preparation of technical reports.
• Practical knowledge and application of 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Experience developing and conducting technical training and competency development programs.
• Experience managing equipment obsolescence, upgrade, or migration projects will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to industrial robotics, including Mitsubishi, Yamaha, or Stäubli 6-axis and SCARA robots, will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and provide after-hours support when required.