Automation Process Engineer - JN

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPedia Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Process and Automation Engineering Lead to steer a dedicated team and deliver engineering support for value stream manufacturing. You will drive automation projects, validate processes, troubleshoot equipment, and manage projects to improve OEE, yield, and product quality through TPM, calibration, and preventive maintenance.

Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industries is a plus; a relevant engineering degree is required, and you will

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in automation and automated assembly processes.
• Strong hands-on experience in automation systems, robotics, and tooling design.
• Proven track record leading automation projects from concept to implementation, including qualification and validation.
• Experience in cGMP environments; familiarity with FDA/ISO standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering team to support value stream goals.
• Drive initiatives to maximize machine uptime for production.
• Lead automation projects including equipment upgrades and productivity initiatives.
• Oversee yield, output and quality with preventive maintenance and calibration on schedule.
• Provide engineering expertise to achieve equipment reliability and process capability (OEE).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve TPM and process validation.
• Plan and execute maintenance and upgrades through risk assessment.
• Execute continuous improvement projects to minimize disruption and generate savings.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Process optimization

Tooling design

Education

Diploma/Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Materials or related

Tools

Equipment qualification

Calibration

Job description

About the Role

This position provides process and automation engineering leadership to help the plant achieve its operational goals. You will deliver engineering support for value stream manufacturing operations, drive automation projects, conduct process validation, troubleshoot equipment, and manage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering team to ensure seamless support to the value stream in meeting their respective objectives

• Drive engineering initiatives to ensure optimal machine uptime for production

• Lead automation projects, including equipment upgrades and assembly process productivity initiatives

• Lead and manage engineering efforts to improve yield, output, and quality, ensuring preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration activities are completed on schedule

• Provide engineering expertise to achieve equipment reliability and process capability in line with desired OEE metrics

• Manage optimal deployment of engineering resources and efficient use of budget

• Lead validation activities and projects by providing the necessary engineering support and resources

• Plan and execute equipment maintenance and upgrades through structured equipment risk assessment and prioritization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve equipment effectiveness through total productive maintenance programs and process capability through process enhancement and validation

• Execute continuous improvement projects to minimize operational disruption and achieve productivity savings

About You

• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or a related discipline

• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in automation and automated assembly processes

• Strong hands‑on experience in automation, automated assembly processes, and design/development of tooling and fixtures

• Proven track record of leading automation projects from concept to implementation, including equipment qualification and process validation

• Working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing environments

• Technical expertise in automation systems, assembly process optimization, robotics, and manufacturing automation

• Knowledge of U.S. FDA regulations, Medical Devices Regulation (EU 2017/745), ISO 13485 Quality System Standard, and ISO 14971 Risk Management is an added advantage

• Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Location : Yishun