Engineer 2, Process Development (Chemical)

Illumina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Singapore is seeking an innovative New Product Introduction Process Engineer to support new process development in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role includes defining and developing technical requirements, participating in technology transfers, and managing quality control processes. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have at least 2 years of related experience. Strong troubleshooting skills and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in process or product development and project management.
• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industries is desirable.
• High degree of initiative and ownership while working with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in consumables reagent new product introductions and technology transfers.
• Define and develop technical requirements for manufacturing processes.
• Manage non‑conformances, deviations, and root cause analyses.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

DOE techniques

Data analysis

Excellent verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science

Job description

We are looking for an innovative New Product Introduction Process Engineer to join our New Products Introduction (NPI) team. In this role, you will support new process development and improvements in a high‑volume manufacturing environment, working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to develop processes and technologies that manufacture Array, Library Preparation and Sequencing consumables.

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in consumables reagent new product introductions and technology transfers for Array and Sequencing products and processes.
• Participate in process definition, improvement, design, development and quality test activities for development and subsequent scaling up and optimization of new products to production.
• Define and develop technical requirements and procedures for manufacturing to process products.
• Construct and execute controlled experiments to address yield and quality issues and drive implementation of solutions in product development process for pilot and scale‑up.
• Participate in complex technical issues to establish improvement solutions to correct or prevent recurrence of product and process failure.
• Troubleshoot process development and product transfer issues related to yield, quality, and throughput.
• Support development of key strategic process development programs, complete design and projects within schedule, budget and quality constraints.
• Present results and data to collaborators, extended teams on a regular basis and senior management.
• Manage and strategize change controls and assessments according to cGMP requirements.
• Manage non‑conformances, deviations and root cause analyses according to cGMP requirements.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in process or product development and project management.
• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industries is desirable.
• High degree of initiative and ownership while working with several different departments in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven track record in rational, hypothesis‑based experimental design, execution and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and propose next steps.
• Able to apply Statistical Process Control knowledge and DOE techniques.
• Able to analyze data and make logical and rational conclusions.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• A self‑starter, positive, ability to work with ambiguous requirements and driven with a “can do” attitude.
• Collaborative, open, team player; able to rapidly integrate into global cross‑functional teams to effectively support progress towards group and platform goals.

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