Associate Project Engineer (WDA)

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore seeks candidates for a career conversion program. The role involves supporting manufacturing operations, supervising maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and ideally 2-3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a structured career path in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing

Well-structured career path

State-of-the-art facility

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant technical experience in manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience in process/facilities equipment operation and maintenance planning.
• Experience working with multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians to support unit operations.
• Assist during calibration of instruments and installation of utilities automation.
• Track and complete all compliance-related requirements.
• Manage maintenance-related project schedules, costs, and quality.

Skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma methodology

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Develop strategies that align with business imperatives

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and a top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista list of Best Employers in Singapore.

• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years. Our engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations, remain operational, continuously improve and innovate.

What you will do

• Critical Responsibilities including but not limited to: support across Electrical/Instrument/Mechanical/Utilities engineering and troubleshooting to increase operational efficiencies and minimize maintenance expenses.

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

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

• Assist during calibration of instruments and installation of utilities automation systems.

• Work on the improvement of PM/PdM procedures and studies.

• Track and complete all compliance-related requirements.

• Assist in installation, modification, fabrication, testing, servicing and repairs of equipment adhering to site change control procedures.

• Assist in overseeing testing, commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ) activities executed accordingly and in compliance.

• Manage maintenance-related project schedule, costs and quality using proper controls.

• Ensure that maintenance project deliverables are met and all associated documentation is established.

• Identify, execute and improve routine work activities.

• Support improvement studies to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy cost/usage and other cost-saving/avoidance projects.

• Perform assignments by Supervisor pertaining to equipment, system, documentation or housekeeping.

• Establish SHE objectives for projects and lead the implementation of systems.

• Support in utilities automation systems evaluations and implementation.

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

• Any other tasks as assigned by Supervisors.

What you must have

• Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience: Preferably 2-3 years relevant technical experience in manufacturing industry, including process/facilities equipment operation, reliability and maintenance planning.

• Project management skills, including problem-solving, developing and implementing technical solutions, planning and scheduling implementations, working with multi-functional teams.

• Continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma methodology and application of Lean tools preferred.

What you can expect

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path.

• A state-of-the-art facility that delivers solutions to customers worldwide.

• Highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future.

Special notes

• This is a career conversion programme under Workforce Singapore (WSG) and candidates must meet the following criteria: Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only; PMETs or Mid-Careerists with no prior work experience in biopharma industry are welcomed to apply.

• Open to two-year contract.

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to be the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers and partners, create an interdependent global manufacturing network that delivers high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

What we look for

Imagine contributing to life-saving work and bringing empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific expertise to a diverse team. We value diversity and inclusivity and are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Posting End Date: 11/20/2025

Requisition ID: R362014