Engineer, Engineering - Process (Fixed Term)

Randstad – Lonza; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation programs recognizing high

Benefits dependent on role and locale

Job summary

Randstad – Lonza is seeking an Engineer, Engineering - Process (Fixed Term) in Singapore to support biologics manufacturing. As a process SME, you will work across MSAT, Automation, QA, Maintenance, OPEX and Manufacturing to ensure reliable equipment and successful tech transfers.

You will lead investigations, implement improvements, coordinate commissioning and IQ/OQ, and supervise contractors for capital projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and cGMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Diploma with Process Engineering experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment in Biopharma or Petrochemical facilities.
• Strong understanding of process equipment design and operation.
• Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with change control, permit to work, drawing management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and process support for manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve manufacturing success rates and compliance.
• Provide daily operational support and maintenance in a cGMP environment.
• Lead investigations and propose CAPA for deviations and contaminations.
• Coordinate commissioning, IQ/OQ and manage capital projects with contractors.
• Involve in new tech transfer and risk assessment as process SME.
• Perform technical reviews of GMP documents (SOPs, batch records, protocols).
• Support audits/inspections.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Diploma with Process Engineering

Job description

Engineer, Engineering - Process (Fixed Term)

You will be responsible for process engineering activities that support the successful manufacture of biologics products in Lonza Singapore. As subject matter experts, maintain the interface across all supporting functions (MSAT, Automation, QA, Maintenance, OPEX, EHS) and Manufacturing to ensure seamless manufacturing of product through fit for purpose, reliable equipment design, continuous improvement of process and successful Technical Transfers.

Key responsibilities

Provide operational and process support for the successful and uninterrupted operation of manufacturing systems used in manufacture of biologics products like bioreactors, purification equipment, media & buffer systems, heat/cooling systems and CIP/SIP equipment

Develop and implement best practices and play a key role in improving manufacturing success rates, maintaining compliance, providing for a safe work environment and controlling costs of the manufacturing operations

Provide daily operational support and maintenance for the manufacture of biologics products in a cGMP environment including modifications and changes to processes and equipment, process troubleshooting, root cause analysis and deviation investigation

Participate and lead, when required, in all investigations (contaminations, observations, deviations, and discrepancies) relating to the audit, manufacturing process and propose CAPA

Propose and evaluate modifications to equipment, processes and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and enhance company goals

Coordinate and manage the commissioning, IQ and OQ phases of the projects and ensure project close out process is completed

Supervise outside contractors to develop and implement Capital projects and plant modification

Involve in new customer tech transfer and risk assessment as process SME and develop, plan & execute work necessary to ensure a successful tech transfer

Perform technical review as a process SME during the revision of GMP controlled documents (e.g. SOPs, batch records, commissioning or qualification protocols)

Support the team on audit/inspection at all time

About you

Degree in Engineering disciplines or Diploma with Process Engineering experience

Relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, preferably in Biopharmaceutical or Petrochemical facilities

Good understanding in process equipment design and operation

Strong problem solving ability, troubleshooting and analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experienced working with change control, permit to work, drawing management, documentation etc for day-to-day activities

An agile career and dynamic working culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

About us

Lonza is looking to hire a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering team at our Singapore Tuas facility. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.