Electrical Maintenance Technician

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is looking for a Maintenance Technician on a 2-year contract. The ideal candidate will provide vital support for calibration and maintenance of equipment, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment failures, completing maintenance plans, and supervising contractors. Required qualifications include an NTC/ITC/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, plus a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in electrical/instrumentation in the Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical or related industries.
• Good working experience in Electrical & Instrumental discipline is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cGMP and good documentation practice is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for calibration of instruments and preventative maintenance plans.
• Responsible for written documentation of activities.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform immediate corrective actions.
• Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors when applicable.

Skills

Calibration Management Software

Calibration of Equipment

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis Management

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Maintenance

Emergency Repairs

Energy Efficiency

Equipment Maintenance

Equipment Reliability Improvement

Equipment Troubleshooting

Field Failure Analysis

GMP Compliance

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Health Safety

Maintenance Processes

Maintenance Scheduling

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Maintenance

Mechatronics

Pneumatics

Preventive Maintenance

Production Operations

Production Scheduling

Education

NTC / ITC / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrument & Control or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Tech, Maintenance (WDA) 2 year contract

Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific and a 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.

What you will do

• Provide support for calibration of instruments and preventative maintenance plans, as requested.
• Responsible for written documentation of activities.
• Responsible for SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and Preventative Maintenance plans.
• Actively supports, participates and embraces an inclusive team culture including significant interaction with Operations, Quality, Automation, Technology, and other groups as required.
• Provides support to complete work activities timely, efficiently and satisfactorily.
• Provides troubleshooting and diagnostic of equipment failure to determine the root cause and perform immediate corrective actions.
• Standby for any emergency repair after office hours / weekends and public holidays.
• Operates and maintains production support equipment efficiently and reliably to support production activities.
• Performs and coordinates equipment shutdown, startup, swing over, and equipment servicing and inspection.
• Identifies, executes and reports improvement on routine work activities.
• Participates in the improvement to enhance equipment or system efficiency, reduce energy usage and other cost saving/avoidance projects.
• Performs jobs assigned by Maintenance Lead pertaining to installation, modification, fabrication, testing, servicing and repairs of equipment, with adherence to site change control procedures or minor projects.
• Performs testing, commissioning, qualification (IQ, OQ) activities.
• Carries out Safety, Health, and Environment improvement initiatives (i.e., audits, training, etc.) and submit recommendation.
• Performs job assignments by Maintenance Lead pertaining to equipment or system or documentation or housekeeping.
• Executes CMMS Work Instruction from process plants (e.g. leakages, replace faulty part, troubleshooting, repair).
• Participate in Safety, Health, and Environment, Business Compliance, cGMP and all other compliance-related matters, where applicable.
• Supervise and oversee Third Party Contractors, where applicable.
• Any other duties as and when assigned by the Supervisor / Manager.
• cGMP Standards: Understands and follows proper cGMP principles and our company quality guidelines and policies related to the execution of assigned work.

Problem Solving

• Use tools like Real time problem solving (RTPS), Fishbone or 5 Whys to solve problems.
• Assess simple issues and suggest paths towards resolution.
• Properly assess the situation and understand when to elevate to a higher level leading self or others, and department.
• Works with minimum direct supervision.
• Trains and guides technicians in the day/shift teams.
• Seeks advice in personal and professional development.
• Apply inclusive behavior in the work environment and day to day activity.

What you must have

• NTC / ITC / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrument & Control or Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent.
• PUB electrician's license will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in electrical/instrumentation in the Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical or related industries.
• Good working experience in Electrical & Instrumental discipline will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of cGMP and good documentation practice is an advantage.

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.

Required Skills

• Calibration Management Software
• Calibration of Equipment
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Maintenance
• Emergency Repairs
• Energy Efficiency
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Reliability Improvement
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Field Failure Analysis
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Health Safety
• Maintenance Processes
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Mechatronics
• Pneumatics
• Preventive Maintenance
• Production Operations
• Production Scheduling

Preferred Skills

None listed.

Current employees can apply here.

Current contingent workers can apply here.

Job Posting End Date: 01/3/2026