Technical Excellence Trainee

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

Year 1: Build a Strong Technical Foundation

Rotation 1 (First 6 months) - Production Technician (1 Product Line)

• Operate and understand an entire production line end-to-end.
• Perform core machine operations, basic troubleshooting, and quality checks.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate closely with an assigned Shift Leader mentor.
• Develop into a capable Production Technician who understands line behavior and equipment performance.

• Support operations on a different product or machine group.
• Strengthen hands-on technical skills on new machinery.
• Learn root cause analysis and enhance troubleshooting capabilities.
• Understand production flow, OEE principles, and quality requirements.
• Participate in Kaizen activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain versatility and adaptability across different lines and machine types.

• Shadow a Senior Technical Specialist to develop deeper equipment knowledge.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and machine health checks.
• Support minor repairs and equipment adjustments.
• Learn to interpret equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and SOPs.
• Practise structured problem-solving and decision-making.
• Build technical depth and a clear understanding of the Technical Specialist role.

• Rotate to another production line or Asset Care team.
• Support troubleshooting related to unplanned downtime.
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S, and efficiency improvement projects.
• Learn and apply systematic problem-solving tools used by engineers.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, trials, and commissioning activities.
• Become a well-rounded future Technical Specialist with cross-plant exposure.

• Deep equipment knowledge & troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance & machine health skills
• Root cause analysis & problem solving
• Production flow & OEE understanding
• Continuous improvement (Kaizen, 5S)
• Technical documentation Interpretation.

• Progress your career to Technical Specialist role
• Eligibility for Education Assistance Program, including sponsorship for Diploma or Degree studies
• Continued development for future leadership, engineering, or advanced technical roles

• Open to local candidates only
• NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related fields.
• Strong interest in hands-on technical work and equipment troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Good teamwork, communication skills, and commitment to safety.