Job Description:

• THE OPPORTUNITY

• This is a traineeship contract to be based in TUAS

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).

• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

• WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provides Electrical/ Instrument/ Mechanical/ Utilities engineering and troubleshooting support with the goal to increase operational efficiencies and minimize maintenance expenses

• Supervises maintenance technicians to support unit operations and/or run the utilities plant

• Standby for any emergency repair after office hours/ weekends and public holidays

• Leads during the calibration of instruments, selection and installation of utilities automation systems

• Works on the improvement of PM/PdM procedures and/or studies

• Tracks and completes all compliance related requirements

• Oversees installation, modification, fabrication, testing, servicing and repairs of equipment adhere to site change control procedures

• Performs testing, commissioning, qualification (IQ, OQ) activities accordingly and in compliance

• Manages maintenance related project schedule, costs and quality utilizing proper controls.

• Ensures that maintenance projects deliverables are met and all associated documentation is established

• Identifies, executes and makes improvement on routine work activities

• Participates in the improvement studies to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy cost/usage and other cost saving/avoidance projects

• Performs job assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping

• Establishes SHE objectives for projects and leads the implementation of systems.

• Support in utilities automation systems evaluations & implementation

• Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable

• Any other tasks as and when assigned by Supervisors

• Ensures operational knowledge and technical skills are maintained and compliant with individual training and job requirements

• Requirement

• A Diploma or Degree in engineering (Electrical or mechanical preferred) with background in operations and maintenance or any relevant studies

• Work non-Shift hours

• Must be willing to support overtime according to business needs

• Min 2 -8 years of working experience preferably in manufacturing industry depending on the level of the role you are applying.

• Good understanding of safety procedures/practices.

• Good command of English to be able to read and understand procedures, write simple comments, and communicate with team.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Take initiative and willing to speak up

• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcome to apply

• Singaporeans/ PRs only

Required Skills: cGMP Compliance, cGMP Compliance, Change Management, Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Emergency Repairs, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Energy Saving Programs, Engineering Standards, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Planning Software, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechatronics, Metallurgy Science, Operational Due Diligence, Process Design, Project Estimations, Project Implementations, Quality Control Management, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

02/28/2026

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