Assoc. Spclst, Maintenance (WDA)

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme

Singapore

On-site

SGD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme in Singapore offers an Intern/Co-op role in maintenance engineering. You will support the maintenance team to complete planned activities timely, while learning to manage safety, quality and regulatory expectations.

You will participate in investigations, develop SOPs and PM plans, coordinate with contractors, and assist in qualification activities (IQ/OQ). This fixed-term two-year program is for Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only and does not include relocation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering or Science discipline (or equivalent).
  • Minimal 1-2 years working experience; project management, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, oil & gas, or semi-con industry is advantageous.
  • Ability to work independently and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provides support to maintenance manager and maintenance technician to complete planned work activities timely, efficiently and satisfactorily.
  • Participate and lead in Quality/Safety related investigation. Ensure the deviations are fully investigated with any actions effectively implemented within agreed time frame.
  • Develops standard operating procedures (SOP's), Job aids and preventative maintenance (PM's) plans. Ensure the developed instructions are compliance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines and standards.
  • Provides technical oversight and support maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and diagnostic of equipment failure and determining the root cause and perform immediate corrective actions.
  • Coordinates and support equipment shutdown, startup, swing over, and equipment servicing and inspection with stakeholders. Support installation, modification, testing, servicing, commissioning, qualification activities (IQ, OQ), as well as site change control procedures or minor projects.
  • Supervise and oversee third party contractors, vendors and service providers.
  • Participates in the improvement initiatives to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy usage and other cost saving/avoidance projects.
  • Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Description

Critical responsibilities but not limited to:
  • Provides support to maintenance manager and maintenance technician to complete planned work activities timely, efficiently and satisfactorily.
  • Participate and lead in Quality/Safety related investigation. Ensure the deviations are fully investigated with any actions effectively implemented within agreed time frame.
  • Develops standard operating procedures (SOP's), Job aids and preventative maintenance (PM's) plans. Ensure the developed instructions are compliance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines and standards.
  • Provides technical oversight and support maintenance technicians with troubleshooting and diagnostic of equipment failure and determining the root cause and perform immediate corrective actions.
  • Coordinates and support equipment shutdown, startup, swing over, and equipment servicing and inspection with stakeholders. Support installation, modification, testing, servicing, commissioning, qualification activities (IQ, OQ), as well as site change control procedures or minor projects.
  • Supervise and oversee third party contractors, vendors and service providers.
  • Participates in the improvement initiatives to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy usage and other cost saving/avoidance projects.
  • Participate in SHE, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualification
  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering or Science discipline or its equivalent can be considered if the candidate demonstrates strong willing to work and learn in engineering and project management.
Experience
  • Minimal 1-2 years working experience.
  • Working experience in project management, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, oil & gas, or semi-con industry will be an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
This is a career conversion program under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria and are open to the following conditions:
  • Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only
  • PMETs/Mid-Careerist with no prior work experience in Biopharma industry are welcomed to apply
  • Open to two years contract
Required Skills:

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Corrective Action Management, Data Analysis Management, Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Procurement Construction and Installation (EPCI), Equipment Modifications, Field Failure Analysis, GMP Compliance, Industrial Maintenance, Interpret Electrical Drawings, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing Compliance, Mechanical Maintenance, National Electrical Code (NEC), Preventive Maintenance, Production Scheduling, Project Management, Project Management Support, Quality Assurance Review, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Leadership, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development {+ 2 more}

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

11/30/2026

Requisition ID:

R408377

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