Engineer - Food Manufacturing Facility SG

PERFORMANCE LABS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Labs Pte. Ltd. seeks a hands-on Engineer to join a new food manufacturing setup during equipment installation, growing into a key operational role on the plant floor.

You will work with the commissioning team, learn the line, and eventually own equipment performance, maintenance, and process troubleshooting, including operator training and line operation. Initially shadowing the supplier team, you will master mechanical, electrical, and control systems, manage documentation, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering mindset for on-floor work.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience with maintenance planning and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to equipment commissioning and documentation.
• Commitment to safety, GMP, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Shadow the vendor team during installation and commissioning.
• Learn production equipment mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Assist with punch-lists, snagging, and spec-compliant installation.
• Review equipment docs: P&IDs, schematics, datasheets, manuals.
• Own site maintenance programme: preventive maintenance and spare parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with Plant Director to optimise yield and efficiency.
• Manage external contractors for maintenance and calibration.
• Ensure safety, GMP and regulatory compliance of equipment.
• Operate the line during start-up and peak periods when required.
• Train shift operators on operation, basic troubleshooting, and safety.
• Support QC with process data and sampling during production.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment commissioning

Team coordination

Safety GMP compliance

Tools

P&IDs

Electrical schematics

Equipment datasheets

Maintenance manuals

Job description

We are setting up a new food manufacturing facility producing encapsulated flavour powders. We are looking for a hands‑on Engineer to join us during the equipment installation phase and grow into a key operational role.

You will work alongside the equipment manufacturer's commissioning team during installation, learn the line inside out, and eventually take ownership of equipment performance, maintenance, and process troubleshooting. Once we are running, you will also operate the line and help train shift operators.

This is not a desk job. You will be on the plant floor, working directly with the equipment.

Key Responsibilities

During Installation & Commissioning

• Shadow the equipment manufacturer's engineering team throughout the full installation and commissioning period.
• Learn the mechanical, electrical, and control systems of all production equipment in detail.
• Assist with punch-listing, snagging, and verifying that installation meets specifications.
• Review and organise all equipment documentation: P&IDs, electrical schematics, equipment datasheets, and maintenance manuals.

After Commissioning - Equipment & Process Ownership

• Own the site maintenance programme: planned preventive maintenance, spare parts inventory, and equipment history records.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimise downtime.
• Work with the Plant Director to optimise process parameters for yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Manage external contractors and service providers for specialised maintenance and calibration.
• Ensure all equipment complies with safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements.

Operations Support

• Operate the production line as needed during start‑up, training, and peak periods.
• Train shift operators on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
• Support the QC team with process data and sampling during production.