Join BD as an Operation Technology Engineer in Kulim, Malaysia, for a full-time, on-site role. You will maintain industrial networks, support PLC automation systems, and lead Smart Factory and digital manufacturing initiatives.
Requirements
No specific degree or minimum years of experience are explicitly stated in the posting.
Must have experience with OT systems, industrial automation platforms, and cybersecurity controls.
Skills & Responsibilities
PLC platforms: Troubleshoot and maintain automation systems using Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Schneider Electric.
Industrial networks: Support communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
Smart Factory initiatives: Implement machine connectivity, data collection, MES integration, and OEE monitoring.
OT Cybersecurity: Ensure secure operations, implement backup strategies, and collaborate with IT.
Potential transition routes: People from Automation Engineer or IT Systems Administrator roles may bring relevant technical skills, alongside meeting mandatory technical requirements.
Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Operational Technology Support
Maintain and support OT systems, industrial networks, and manufacturing automation platforms.
Troubleshoot and resolve OT-related equipment, software, and network issues.
Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies for OT assets.
Ensure system availability, reliability, and compliance with site standards.
Automation & Control Systems
Support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain automation systems utilizing platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Schneider Electric.
Manage PLC backups, program revisions, change control, and system recovery activities.
Support HMI, SCADA, and machine control applications.
Smart Factory & Digital Manufacturing
Lead and support Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the site.
Implement and maintain machine connectivity, data collection, and visualization solutions.
Support MES integration, OEE monitoring, production dashboards, and Industrial IoT applications.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance through digitalization and automation.
OT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Support industrial networks and communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
Collaborate with IT to ensure secure and reliable OT operations.
Implement OT cybersecurity controls, system backup strategies, and access management practices.
Ensure compliance with BD quality systems, validation requirements, and change management processes.
Project Support
Participate in automation, equipment upgrade, and digital transformation projects.
Support system design, testing, commissioning, and documentation activities.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers, system integrators, and cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
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.
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.
