Associate Specialist Engineer-4

MSD Malaysia; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is seeking a qualified engineer to support API production and process development. You will join a diverse team to drive new product introductions and technology transfers, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The role involves collaboration with global R&D partners, process modelling, and data analytics to optimise material flow and scale-up opportunities, with a strong emphasis on safe, reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• A degree in Science, Engineering or related discipline and at least 1 year post-graduation in pharma API or related tech field.
• Experience in process modelling, simulation or data analytics is advantageous.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving mindset with high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor to new product introduction and tech transfer activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and launches.
• Support day-to-day development plans across projects with global R&D partners.
• Evaluate raw materials, perform process fit assessments and develop API processes.
• Assist with campaign prep, safety reviews, batch sheet checks and validation activities.
• Identify root causes and deliver compliant, effective solutions across operations.
• Provide expertise in API processing and scale-up opportunities.
• Communicate technical guidance across functions and levels.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Data Analysis

Engineering Design

Engineering Standards

Estimation and Planning

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Equipment

Manufacturing Scale-Up

Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Professional Engineering

Project Management

Self Motivation

Teamwork

Technical Writing

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Job description

What you will do

Bring energy, technical knowledge and innovation to the role by supporting the following activities:

• Act as a key contributor to new product introduction and technical transfer activities to and from the site, including the introduction of new technologies.
• Work as part of a multifunctional and diverse team to deliver project objectives within agreed schedules and product launch milestones.
• Support day-to-day development plans across projects, working closely with global Research and Development partners.
• Contribute to the evaluation of raw materials, process fit assessments, optimisation and development of chemical API processes.
• Participate in campaign preparation, safety and environmental reviews, batch sheet reviews, regulatory and validation compliance activities, process monitoring, cycle-time studies, deviation investigations and filing strategy development.
• Apply technical problem-solving skills to investigate issues, identify root causes and deliver effective, compliant solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise in API processing unit operations and scale-up opportunities.
• Identify and address technical constraints to support successful process demonstration through piloting and validation.
• Communicate effectively across functions and organisational boundaries, providing clear technical guidance to colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrate a professional, reliable and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

What skills you will need

A degree in Science, Engineering or a related discipline. A minimum of one year's post-graduation experience or knowledge in pharmaceutical API manufacturing, process development or a related technical environment. Experience in process modelling, process simulation and/or data analytics would be an advantage. A self-motivated approach with the ability to influence and support others in implementing improvement initiatives. Strong personal integrity, credibility and energy. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of diverse, cross-functional teams. A practical and solutions-focused mindset, with a commitment to safe, compliant and reliable delivery.

Required Skills

• Chemical Engineering
• Data Analysis
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Standards
• Estimation and Planning
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Manufacturing Scale-Up
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Professional Engineering
• Project Management
• Self Motivation
• Teamwork
• Technical Writing

Job Posting End Date: 10/5/2026

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.