Assoc. Spclst, Engineering (WDA)

Merck; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company based in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineer to provide support for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering and have at least 2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing deviations, and executing projects. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years technical experience in manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of equipment qualification and commissioning.
• Experience performing Process hazard analysis, FMEA and Risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Process Engineering Support for API manufacturing plants.
• Support Deviation management related to equipment and systems.
• Execute minor capex projects complying with design and quality standards.
• Lead/participate in process hazards analyses and related activities.

Skills

Knowledge of GMP systems

Troubleshooting skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Assoc. Spclst, Engineering (WDA) 2 years contract

• 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.

As a Process Engineer you will provide process engineering support for manufacturing operations to support continuous improvement to drive safety, quality, process efficiency and compliance in cGMP manufacturing environment. Expected to support various initiatives leveraging quality, safety and project management platforms, engineering standards, codes, technology and supports department business goals and objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide Process Engineering Support for API manufacturing plants in support of business continuity to meet Safety, Quality, environmental, continuous improvement, regulatory and compliance objectives.
• Support Deviation management related to equipment, systems in response to deviations/ adverse events to investigate and identify point of occurrence, root cause and corrective/ preventative actions.
• Support global change management under various company execution platforms to ensure that equipment, facility and system changes are executed complying with design standards, safety standards and quality procedures.
• Execute minor capex projects through evaluation of scope, feasibility, design, project proposals, sourcing plan, installation, commissioning & qualification with adherence to site change control procedures within the allotted timeline, budget, design requirements, and established quality standards.
• Demonstrate good project management skills (define core team and activities, project scheduling, stakeholder management and issues escalation, etc.) and demonstrate the ability to manage/influence the project team.
• Execute portfolio projects to introduce new technology, engineering standards recommendations and new code and practices to support process & energy efficiencies, process safety and quality compliance.
• Provide technical support during quality and safety external audits/internal inspections in providing technical representation and/or assessments in response to the auditing firms and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform gap assessment & periodic review of current engineering & business procedures, update SOPs and train the impacted personnel.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours and lead personal career development with manager assistance through Performance Management and Employee Development Plan (EDP).
• Lead/participate in process hazards analyses (PHA) and applicable Process Safety Management (PSM) activities related to new/inline products. Support EHS audits and Safety incident investigations.
• Support energy initiatives & cost reduction projects.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or biochemical engineering, with minimum 2 years technical experience in manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP systems, equipment qualification and commissioning is preferred.
• Possess unit operations, equipment knowledge and trouble shooting skills.
• Perform Process hazard analysis, FMEA and Risk assessments.
• Application of engineering fundamentals to carry out feasibility studies and develop implementation plans.
• Project management skills to scope, plan, cost and implement actions in collaboration with multi-functional teams.

This is a Career Conversion Program (CCP for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Professionals (Place-and-Train) under Workforce Singapore (WSG). Candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:

• PMETs/Mid-Careerist with minimum 2 years of working experience.
• Singaporeans/PRs only.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Job Details

• Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
• Relocation:
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• Travel Requirements:
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
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• Job Posting End Date: 01/23/2026

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