Assoc. Spclst, Engineering

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a PTO Engineer Intern to provide technical support in manufacturing operations. This role involves participating in technology transfer for new products, troubleshooting equipment, and driving process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The internship starts in January 2026 and is suited for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• PTO Engineer Intern with technical support focus.
• Excellent troubleshooting capabilities required.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technology transfer projects for new products.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lean tools

Six Sigma

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field

Job description

Job Description

PTO Engineer Intern
Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO) is part of the Manufacturing Division, where we deliver cost effective medicines and consumer healthcare products to patients around the world every day through innovation, technical and scientific excellence. Our Pharmaceutical network includes professionals at over 40 locations engaged in providing technical support to new product development, manufacturing and supply.

PTO Engineers
As part of the Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PTO) team in Singapore, the PTO engineer provides technical support for the manufacturing and cleaning processes in the various manufacturing facilities at the site, along with equipment support for the main process technology platforms.
The PTO Engineer's main responsibilities are as follows:
• Participate in technology transfer projects for introduction of new products or source change-related activities into full scale manufacturing
• Proactively monitor and improve the performance of the assigned equipment/module(s) or unit
operation(s), including the manufacturing/cleaning process steps performed in that equipment/module(s)
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing/cleaning processes to understand the root cause(s) and prevent recurrences
• Provide technical expertise for equipment commissioning and qualification including authoring and
execution of qualification protocols, troubleshooting and resolving exceptions identified, and supporting new facility startup.
• Collaborate with shop-floor to execute continuous improvement of manufacturing and cleaning
processes, using Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Collaborate with Science and Technology network to drive improvements in technology and business
processes at the site, and within the Division.

• 6 months minimum period preferred
• Please note this opening is for January 2026

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/26/2025

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Requisition ID:R346310