Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (WDA)

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

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Technician to support various manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Engineering or Science and 1-2 years of experience, with a keen interest in the biopharmaceutical industry. The role offers opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility as part of a high-performance team committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of working experience preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in project management, mechanical or electrical & instrumental sectors is an advantage.
• Strong interest in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to complete assigned work activities in a timely manner.
• Support the supervisor in managing maintenance project activities.
• Assist in quality system improvement programs.

Skills

Accountability

Biopharmaceutical Industry

Equipment Maintenance

Interpersonal Communication

Preventive Maintenance

Education

NTC / ITC / Diploma in Engineering, Science or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity

To work in a culturally diverse and high‑performance team that has built extensive capabilities in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and named one of the Best Companies to Work for in 2019 by HR Asia.

Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset, striving for continuous improvement. We operate the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Technician will be joining a two‑year WDA training program. The WDA program supports trainees who are willing to take up opportunities in the biopharmaceutical sector, helping them develop professional skills and gain industry experience.

What You Will Do

• Provide support to complete assigned work activities timely, efficiently, and satisfactorily.
• Support the supervisor in managing projects; coordinate vendors and contractors on maintenance activities such as equipment installation, servicing, testing, and commissioning.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts for equipment and instruments.
• Assist in the rollout of quality system improvement programs (QSIP), including SOPs, instructions, and preventive maintenance task lists.
• Support cGMP supplier qualification processes.
• Manage contractor and vendor qualification, monitoring, and documentation; supervise and oversee third‑party contractors where applicable.
• Support SHE improvement initiatives, including audits and training.
• Participate in brainstorming and simple diagnostic of equipment failures to determine root causes and lead investigations.

What You Must Have

• NTC / ITC / Diploma in Engineering, Science or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of working experience.
• Experience or strong interest in project management, mechanical or electrical & instrumental sectors is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interest in the biopharmaceutical industry.

What You Can Expect

• Limitless opportunities across various areas in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• A state‑of‑the‑art facility that delivers solutions worldwide.
• A highly engaging team that aims to innovate the future.

Required Skills

• Accountability, Animal Vaccination, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Brainstorming, Calibration of Equipment, Computer Literacy, Documentations, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Interpersonal Communication, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechanical Maintenance, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Process Optimization, Production Reports, Production Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing.

Preferred Skills

• Current employees and contingent workers are encouraged to apply.